About the Role:

The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Operations Logistics Manager

(NH-0301-03) to work at the 412th Test Wing, 412th Mission Support Group 412th Logistics Readiness Squadron (412 LRS/LGR), at Edwards AFB, in Edwards, CA

Warfighters delivering global logistics support throughout The Center of the Aerospace Test Universe (TCOTATU). This position serves as the Operations Officer, Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) and default Deputy; sharing the full scope of responsibility with the Commander/Director for managing the activities of the organization. The incumbent is authorized to make technical and executive decisions for the squadron in all areas of functional responsibility; represents the squadron and the Commander/Director at meeting, conferences, official functions, and official events. In absence of the Commander/Director, possesses the same authority and prerogatives, excluding UCMJ authority which is vested in military officers within the chain of command.

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Location: Edwards, CA (Edwards Air Force Base)

Typical 2026 salary range: $104,349 - $161,313/per year (includes locality)

"If your current basic salary is within the band, but above the stated VOP, your basic salary will not be reduced if you are selected for the position."

Telework Information: Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prescribed "Unscheduled Telework"

Travel Requirements: Up to 25% travel possible

Incentives:
• Example: This position MAY be eligible for a recruitment/relocation incentive. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official.

Direct Hire Authority: NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members.

Desired Skills:

- Knowledge of safety, security, compliance, resourcing, innovation, and other command support programs, regulations, practices, and procedures.

- Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization directly and through subordinate supervisors.

Major Duties:

- Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short/long-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work. Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, selective

consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees.

- Directs the mission and establishes the goals of the organization consistent with Group, Wing, Command, and AF strategic plans. Works with commanding officers (or civilian equivalent) and other senior management officials in the development of the primary mission goals and objectives.

- Directly responsible for coordinating 412th Logistics Readiness Squadron managers and other team members in developing Capability and Resource Estimates (C&RE) and logistics support planning for assigned test projects. Logistics lead and subject matter expert (SME) in the formulation and interpretation of logistics planning policy and organizational support for testing efforts. Reviews and approves all squadron inputs to Test Wing Statement of Capability documents.

- Directly responsible for the full complement of duties associated with contract service acquisition, budget programming, regulatory surveillance, local administration, and management of LRS contracts capabilities. Also oversees all logistics and logistics support contracts to ensure strategic alignment, budgeting, compliance, and reporting to all stakeholders. Briefs Commander/Director on the health of services monthly.

- Managing, integrating, and coordinating the collective efforts of a multi-disciplined staff of military, civilian, and/or contractors required to effectively provide logistics services. Establishes, revises or reviews policies, procedures, mission objectives, and organization design to eliminate work problems or barriers to mission accomplishment, promote team building, implement quality improvements, or in response to concerns with regulatory compliance and/or customer requirements.

- Represents the Commander/Director at group and wing level meetings that involve logistics support. Ensures Squadron Commander/Director is kept apprised of all projects being performed and/or managed by the Squadron well as any issues associated with them. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with other organizations.

Qualifications/Requirements:

U.S. Citizenship

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.

Obtain & maintain Secret Security clearance

1 year of appropriate specialized experience to at least next lower grade level.

Comprehensive working knowledge of a wide range of logistics concepts, principles, operations, laws, regulations, programs, and practices; for both test and operational programs. A working knowledge of the support role in acquisition logistics planning and program management.

Extensive knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structure, management, and operation of large government organizations to provide high level, staff guidance and participate in the development of goals, objectives, and policies.

Practical knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures related to developing, planning, budgeting, and coordinating activities, programs, facility programming, contracting, and internal/external customers.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Air Force Civilian Service Employment Benefits:

Paid Time Off:

11 Federal Holidays each year

13 sick leave days earned per year (accumulative)

Paid Vacation Time:

13-26 days per year based on length of employment

Health Insurance:

No waiting period to qualify for you and your family

Retirement:

Immediate coverage by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)

Basic Benefits Plan

Social Security:

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), like a 401(k) (Automatically receive 1% agency contributions and up to 5% matching)

Health & Wellness:

Various Medical

Flexible Spending Account

Federal Long Term Care Insurance, and Life & Disability Insurance

Work/Life Balance:

Family and Medical Leave Act

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Work Arrangements (dependent on position)

Career Development:

Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities

Career enhancement and promotion opportunities

To learn more about our benefits, please check out the AFTC Benefits Trifold at https://simplebooklet.com/260902aftcbenefitstrifold

Federal Resume Tips:

Resumes limited to two pages. Federal agencies now only accept resumes up to two pages in length.

Learn more about the new resume requirements at:

https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include

https://afciviliancareers.com/PDF/FederalResumeWriting.pdf

Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Classification & Qualifications for Federal Government Employees:

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/

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https://www.aftc.af.mil/About-Us/Jobs/