Administration Manager

Air Force STEM$75K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years experience in administrative management roles within military or government contexts.
  • Expertise in dual military and civilian personnel management.
  • Strong understanding of Federal and USSF personnel and administrative policies.
  • Proficient with office automation software to produce key documents.
  • Highly effective communicator with experience presenting to senior leadership.
  • Experience overseeing complex projects with high visibility and urgency.
  • Ability to excel in both independent and team environments.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary administrative authority for critical space operations.
  • Manage vital programs across military and civilian workforce management.
  • Architect organizational solutions to streamline operational workflows.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to support mission readiness.
  • Oversee execution of administrative functions like performance evaluations.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to the Commander and higher headquarters.
  • Lead high-visibility projects in a dynamic and changing environment.

Benefits

  • Access to a comprehensive benefits package tailored for federal employees.
  • Eligibility for telework including unscheduled emergency telework.
  • Opportunity to participate in situational telework arrangements.
  • Access to disability leave for qualifying veterans.
  • Potential for incentive pay as authorized.
  • Engagement in the rewarding mission of public service.
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Duties

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The United States Space Force (USSF) Combat Forces Command (CFC) Mission Delta 8 (MD8) at Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC), California is searching for an Administration Manager (NH-0341-02, GS 5-11 equivalent).

Description:

As an Administration Manager, you will serve as the primary administrative authority enabling and sustaining critical space operations, satellite communications, and highly classified technologies. In this role, you will act as a multi-disciplinary administrative champion, operating with a high degree of autonomy to execute and manage vital programs across military personnel, civilian workforce management, and command operations. Rather than just processing administrative actions, you will actively architect organizational solutions and streamline operational workflows, collaborating closely with the 10 SOPS Commander, senior leadership at Space Base Delta 1, and higher headquarters to ensure our personnel are expertly supported and our mission readiness remains uncompromised. Beyond the vital national security work, this position is stationed on California's stunning Central Coast, offering an unmatched quality of life where you can balance your career with year-round Mediterranean weather, miles of pristine beaches, and world-class outdoor adventures along the iconic Pacific Coast Highway. Nestled perfectly between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles, you will enjoy access to celebrated global wine regions, vibrant farm-to-table dining, and a welcoming community feel, all while being just a short trip away from major metropolitan centers.

The ideal candidate is a highly autonomous and adaptable professional equipped with deep expertise in dual military and civilian personnel management, seamlessly navigating federal and United States Space Force policies to oversee everything from civilian hiring workflows and timekeeping to military in/out-processing and leave administration. Operating as a de facto Force Support Squadron liaison, this individual independently executes critical administrative functions-such as managing performance evaluations and tracking awards/decorations-while serving as a trusted advisor to the Commander and higher headquarters. Driven by elite oral and written communication skills, they craft flawless Staff Summary Sheets and build vital relationships across all echelons of leadership. Ultimately, the successful candidate thrives in a dynamic environment, independently leading high-visibility projects and adapting fluidly to changing mission priorities using their direct, hands-on expertise with critical DoD platforms, including DTS, ATAAPS, TMT, and CMS/AFPC portals, alongside comprehensive GTC/GPC program oversight.

Key Skills and Abilities:

  1. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing and establish and maintain effective working relationship with all levels of the military and government leadership.
  2. Knowledge of a wide range of Federal and USSF policies regarding a broad range of personnel and administrative programs.
  3. Knowledge of various office automation software programs, tools, and techniques to support office operations and produce a variety of documents.
  4. Skilled in coordinating extensive projects in assigned area of responsibility. Projects are characterized by high visibility, unusual urgency, or program criticality.
  5. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  6. Skills in organizational and time management.
  7. Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.


Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
  • Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
  • May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
  • May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
  • Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework".
  • Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 10 days per year.
  • PCS is not authorized.
  • Incentive is authorized.
  • Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
  • Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
  • This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first.


Qualifications

This position is covered by the OPM group qualification standard for Administrative and Management Positions and can be found here. Scroll down to section three containing the above title.

Additional information

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.

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Benefits

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