Prevention Operations Program Manager

United States Air Force

$108K — $140K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in behavioral or social science, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of laws, regulations, and policies related to primary prevention.
  • In-depth understanding of community risk and protective factors, especially within the Department of the Air Force culture.
  • Working knowledge of budgeting and program planning processes.

Responsibilities

  • Guide resilience programs for prevention of interpersonal and self-directed violence within the Department of the Air Force.
  • Convey policies and operational guidance to Major and Field Commands.
  • Collaborate with resilience offices to tailor prevention programs across the Air Force.
  • Develop coordinated prevention efforts addressing issues like sexual assault and suicide.
  • Analyze community risks and develop strategies for improvement.

Benefits

  • Moving expenses may be paid.
  • Recruitment incentives available based on experience.
Full Job Description
The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time Prevention Operations Program Manager (GS-0101-13) to work at the Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC), Prevention Operations Branch, on Joint Base (JB) San Antonio - Randolph, in Universal City, Texas. Moving expenses may be paid. Recruitment incentives may be available based on experience. Salary: $108,001 - $140,403 per year based on experience. This position can close at any time. Apply Now! Qualifications/Requirements: In this position, you will serve as a Prevention Operations Program Manager (PM) providing guidance, tools and resources to support resilience and primary prevention of Interpersonal and Self-Directed Violence (ISDV) across all levels of the Department of the Air Force (DAF). Conveys policy and operational guidance to Major Commands (MAJCOMs)/Field Commands (FLDCOMs) and the installation Integrated Primary Prevention Workforce as a key subject matter expert. Encourages the development of coordinated prevention and resilience efforts ensuring all prevention partners, leadership, and the community understand risk and protective factors associated with self-directed harm and abusive or harmful acts from a public health perspective. Serve as a liaison between, and among Headquarters Air Force (HAF) and Headquarters Space Force, and MAJCOM/FLDCOM Integrated Resilience Offices (IROs) to assist with operationalizing and tailoring resilience and prevention programs to meet mission and resource needs across the DAF. The Prevention Operations PM collaborates with partners to integrate primary prevention efforts in areas such as sexual assault, sexual harassment, domestic abuse (including intimate partner violence and child abuse and neglect), workplace violence (including harassment, bullying, and hazing), suicide, and alcohol abuse/misuse prevention. Must be a U.S. Citizen Must be able to obtain & maintain a "Secret" Security clearance. Must be able to obtain and maintain the required credentials for the position. Incumbent must meet screening/suitability criteria listed in Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of the Air Force (DAF) guidance. Degree Requirements: Degree: At least a bachelor's degree in a behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR Combination: Combination of education and experience that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. OR Experience: Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. Required Core Competencies: Policy & Practice: Comprehensive and professional knowledge of laws, regulations, and policies as well as behavioral, social science, and/or public health practices principles and theories relating to primary prevention. Cultural & Risk Analysis: In-depth knowledge of community risk and protective factors, DAF culture and support systems to research, analyze, interpret, and operationalize policies, regulations, and procedures to develop and deliver Department of Defense (DoD) and DAF primary prevention strategies. Financial Planning: Working knowledge of budget and cost analysis process, and knowledge of program planning and budgeting cycles in support of prevention program requirements. Data & Reporting: Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, draw conclusions, conduct analysis, devise recommended solutions, and package the entire process in briefings, papers, or reports suitable for top management use and decision making. Project Management: Skill and ability to independently plan and manage short and long-term projects and to cultivate and sustain positive working relationships to project completion. HIGHLY DESIRED: Knowledge and experience within DoD Integrated Primary Prevention, including prior completion of DAF SPARX Knowledge education and the DoD Credentialing Program for Prevention Personnel (D-CPPP) requirements. Subject Matter Expertise in the area of Suicide Prevention and execution of the DAF Suicide Prevention Program's 15 Elements. Knowledge and experience executing/supporting the Command Climate Assessment program requirements. Master's degree or higher in a behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position. Prior experience at the Action Officer (AO) level and working knowledge of AO responsibilities involved with operationalizing a DAF program of record. You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Your application package (resume, supporting documents) will be used to determine your eligibility and qualifications. How to Apply: Click the apply button to complete an application and upload your two-page resume to comply with the Merit Hiring Plan (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional supporting documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50). As of 27 September 2025, Federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length. To learn more about the new resume requirements visit afciviliancareers.com/resumetips/ OR OPM Agency Guidance. To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS via email notification, please subscribe at www.Afciviliancareers.com and sign up to "Get Career Updates."

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