Director Of Staff

Wisconsin Air National Guard Active Guard Reserve (AGR) Vacancy Announcement

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 26-099 ANG
OPENING DATE: 29 Jul 2026
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL: 11:59PM ON 05 Aug 2026
POSITION TITLE: Director Of Staff
AFSC REQUIREMENTS: Any
SKILL LEVEL REQUIRED: Fully Qualified
MINIMUM GRADE: O5 (Promotable)
MAXIMUM GRADE: O6
UNIT/LOCATION: JFHQ/A-1, Madison, WI
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Open to current On-Board AGR members within the State of WI

APPOINTMENT FACTORS

1. Initial tours will be 4 years. Follow-on tour lengths may be from 1 to 6 years per ANGI 36-101.
2. Non AGR Person receiving a federal military retirement or retainer pay are not eligible.
3. Must meet the physical requirements of AFI 36-2905, prior to being placed on AGR tour.
4. Members who are not suitable for Career AGR may be considered for an Occasional Tour.
5. Military grade will not exceed the maximum authorized grade on the unit manning document.
6. Must meet all AGR requirements of ANGI 36-101 and AFSC requirements of AFECD/AFOCD.
7. IAW ANGI 36-101, paragraph 5.10, applicants should be able to complete 20 years of active federal service prior to Mandatory Separation Date (MSD). Individuals selected for AGR tours that cannot attain 20 years of active federal Service prior to reaching mandatory separation must complete a Statement of Understanding contained in Attachment 3 of ANGI36-101 and obtain TAG waiver approval prior to starting AGR tour.
8. IAW ANGI 36-101, paragraph 6.6.1., members should remain in the position to which initially assigned for a minimum of 24 months. TAG may waive this requirement when in the best interest of the unit, State, or Air National Guard.
9. Hiring of an E-8/9 or O4+ is contingent on controlled grade availability.
10. IAW ANGI 36-101, paragraph 5.7, an individual must not have been previously separated for cause from active duty or previous Reserve Component AGR tour.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Serves as the principal full-time representative and spokesperson of the Air National Guard (ANG) senior leadership on the Adjutant General's Joint Army/Air National Guard state headquarters staff. Also serves as the senior ANG manager of the statewide programs conducted under the direction of The Adjutant General (TAG) and for the National Guard Bureau (NGB). Develops and institutes force development and force management plans and programs which ensure units meet future federal and state readiness requirements.

Executes delegated authorities granted by the State Adjutant General. Acts in the absence of or for TAG or Deputy/Assistant Adjutant General for Air in all ANG matters. Directly, and through a subordinate supervisor, manages federal and state employees of the State headquarters. Advises on a wide range of complex and sensitive issues in matters such as logistics, Command, Control Communications, and Computers (C4), manpower and personnel, strength management, budget planning and oversight, and other support functions related to mission operations ensuring they meet established guidelines, directives and laws. Functions as the State executive for formulating near-term goals and long-range strategic plans. Applies thorough and extensive knowledge of USAF/ANG organizational structures, missions, and objectives in the management of ANG missions/programs. Reviews and interprets existing strategic documents at the DOD, Air Force, NGB, ANG, and MAJCOM levels. Responsibilities include team approaches to planning and integrating a wide range of resources and people from varied weapon systems and disciplines within the ANG. The results of these processes serve as the long-range guide for the Adjutant General, Deputy/Assistant Adjutant General for Air and civilian officials in determining future needs and requirements for the State Air National Guard. Utilizes senior level expertise on national/state/local committees and advisory groups for long-range planning, special initiative studies and integrated planning, the results of which have a wide-ranging impact on national/state/local goals and objectives. Provide analysis to support the National Defense Strategy and emerging missions for the State ANG. Performs other duties as assigned.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Interested applicants must submit the following documentation to be considered for interview. Any missing items are encouraged to be documented with an explanation in the cover letter included in the application.

APPLICATIONS WILL INCLUDE (All documents must be personally identifiable and must include date if required)

• Cover letter with Job Announcement Number and Position Title for which you are applying, current Military Status (AGR, Technician, Traditional, Active Duty), along with contact information (i.e. Phone numbers and an e-mail address).
• NGB Form 34-1 (Application for AGR Position) dated 20131111 (must be signed and dated). Manually signed copy accepted. Digital signature may fall off when combining PDF files. Double check prior to sending packet.
• Record Review RIP (NOT point credit summary or Career Data Brief) complete and current. Other Service Components submit appropriate individual personnel information printout. This is used to verify AFSCs, aptitude scores, position status, time in service, time in grade, etc. This can be pulled from vMPF.
• Current Fitness Report. Current (within 12 months) Fitness report from myFitness in pdf format
• AF Form 422 Current (within 12 months), Physical Profile Serial Report. Other Service Components submit medical documentation that includes PULHES score. If any PULHES are a "3", a statement indicating that individual is Worldwide Deployable needs to be submitted. Not mandatory for application but will be mandatory to start AGR tour if selected for advertisement.
• SF 181 - (Race and Ethnicity Identification). Form is optional and completion is voluntary. However, completion is voluntary. Please see further instructions on the form.
• All Other Service Component applicants must have their ASVAB raw scores converted to Air Force ASVAB scores and include them in a letter from either a Recruiter or MEPS Counselor.

NOTE:

1. Failure to provide all the required documents will result in being disqualified.
2. Applicants must sign NGB Form 34-1; failure to sign the form will result in being disqualified. Please ensure 34-1 reflects Tour Announcement number and current telephone number.
3. If selected for the job, member must have a current passing fitness and an AGR qualified AF Form 422 Signed by the State Air Surgeon prior to being placed on AGR tour.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Interested applicants who meet the eligibility criteria may apply by emailing all required documents, as one (1) pdf to MSgt Lachance at [email protected] and MSgt Donais at [email protected] . Portfolio formats are accepted. The file and email subject line should read as: LastName, FirstName_#_JobTitle (i.e. Doe, John_22-001_Personnel) An email will be sent to confirm receipt of application. Feel free to call Comm (608) 242-3761 or (608) 242-3131 to verify receipt of your application. Applications will not be reviewed before the closing date.

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