PROGRAM SPECIALIST

HQ USAF and Support Elements · Department of the Air Force

📍 Arlington, Virginia 💰 $169279 – $197200/yr 🏠 Telework eligible

Quick Facts

Hiring Agency: HQ USAF and Support Elements
Department: Department of the Air Force
Location: Arlington, Virginia
Salary: $169279 – $197200/yr
Hiring Path: Fed Transition
Number of Openings: FEW
Telework Eligible: Yes
Security Clearance: Secret
Date Posted: 2026-10-05
Application Deadline: 2026-10-16

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Job Summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is: to serve as Principal Advisor for Military Personnel and Compensation Management, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Manpower and Reserve Affairs), Deputy Assistant Secretary (Force management), Pentagon, Washington, D.C.

Key Responsibilities

Serves as the principal advisor to the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Force Management) and/or Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Manpower and Reserve Affairs), Office of the Secretary of the Air Force, on all matters pertaining to the development and management of Total Force and DoW-wide military compensation and awards policy, ensuring that programs comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs.

Serves as the principal advisor to the Deputy Assistant Secretary (Force management) and/or the Assistant Secretary (Manpower and Reserve Affairs), Office of the Secretary of the Air Force, on all matters pertaining to the development of policy and management/oversight of programming, budgeting, and execution of Total force military compensation policy.

Leads working groups, task forces or ad hoc groups in development of DAF and Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) military compensation programs and initiatives focusing on increasing the effective and efficient use of Institutional Air Force programmatic resources through management redesign and process review.

Prepares, executes and provides executive oversight of special projects, studies, and audits within Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Force management), or participates in similar efforts that are hosted or led by external agencies. Performs a wide range of analytical and management functions within the Secretariate in support of incumbent's oversight of Total Force military compensation and award policies.

Contact

DO.NOT.EMAIL@CALL.ONLY · 1-800-525-0102

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with HQ USAF and Support Elements, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $169279 – $197200/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-16.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.