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 provide developmental experience designed to broaden the skills and/or enhance the leadership perspective of an identified high-potential, mid-level manager/executive while contributing support to the mission and function of the AF. It is not a continuing position and assignment duration is NTE 36 months.
DUTY 1: Performs career broadening assignments in planning and executing Air Force Senior Executive Management. Serves as the expert and performs the full range of duties for the management of actions and policies relating to the Air Force civilian senior executive cadre.
Applies broad knowledge of senior executive management and leadership concepts in providing advice, guidance and assistance to functional managers assuring compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements in the administration of executive leadership management programs.
Applies a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods in assessing the effectiveness or improvement of the Air Force's operational executive leadership concept and/or executive performance management program. Conducts recurring reviews of AF policies to ensure currency and compliance with latest guidance.
Ensures timelines and deadlines are met as established by AF or Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) policy, Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations. DUTY 2 Develops and implements policies, programs and procedures for the assigned AF civilian personnel program or programs. Consults with major command (MAJCOM), combatant command (COCOM), civilian personnel servicing centers and field activities as appropriate.
Coordinates with national headquarters of those federal labor organizations having national consultation rights. Develops or oversees the development of program guidance for AF. Participates with DoD and OPM in the development of DoD or federal-wide program procedures and guides. Formulates the AF position on legislative, regulatory and administration reform initiatives relating to assigned program.
Oversees and/or participates in the development of automated systems supporting the assigned program activities. Exploits available technology to simplify administration of the program and improve program communication. Provides technical assistance to field activities and other Air Staff functions. Prepares reports, responses to queries, justifications, and background papers on technical aspects of areas of assignment.
DUTY 3 Represents the Directorate in the development of human resources strategic planning encompassing active duty, reserve component and civilian forces. Defines fundamental human resources principles to guide strategic planning, programming, policy-making, and program development efforts. Ensures human resources strategy is compatible with operational doctrine. Effects necessary coordination with Air Staff and MAJCOMs impacted.
Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with other Air Staff and Secretariat offices, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, other Defense components, federal agencies, and professional human resources societies and organizations.
Leads or participates in special studies and initiatives that form the basis of changes in strategic planning and advocates and explains the Air Force A1 position on assigned programs at conference and working level meetings to gain necessary support and cooperation for proposed initiatives.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Eligible applicants: Air Force Employee (Current Permanent Competitive Service Career/Career-Conditional Employee and Current Permanent AF DCIPS Employees with Reinstatement Rights to the Competitive Service) Area of Consideration is limited to current permanent internal Air Force civilian employees only. All other candidates will be outside the area of consideration. This assignment is temporary and limited in duration to 36 months.
This vacancy announcement is for two formal career broadening opportunies in the Force Support Career Field. The organizational location of this position is the Pentagon, Washington, D.C.
afpc.careerbroadener.cft@us.af.mil
This position is with Air Force Civilian Career Training, Department of the Air Force.
The posted pay range is $121785 – $158322/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-06.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-28 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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