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CHANGE MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNCATIONS SPECIALIST

Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command ยท Department of the Air Force
๐Ÿ“ Scott AFB, Illinois NH-3 $91,779 - $141,880/yr
Posted: Feb 26, 2026 Deadline: Mar 8, 2026 (Closed days left)

About This Position

This position is being filled under AcqDemo Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) for non-acquisition positions involving 51% or more of time in direct support of acquisition positions within Business and Technical Management Professional Career path.

This position is part of the Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command, Transportation Command.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the NH 03 , if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-02 (GS-11) grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Apply critical thinking in identifying, analyzing, and solving complex issues related to communications and change management . Develop plans and techniques to fit new situations to improve overall communications and change management programs.

Contribute to or lead author of management reports or contractual documents for external distribution. Organize work, set priorities, and determine resource requirements; determining goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinating with other organizations; monitoring progress, and evaluate outcomes. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Major Duties

As a CHANGE MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNCATIONS SPECIALIST at the NH-0301-3 some of your typical work assignments may include: Develop, design, and manage communication methods that effectively convey strategic information supporting organizational changes pertaining to the Joint Transportation Management System (JTMS) program. Assist with Organizational Change Management (OCM) and business process reengineering to ensure effective application of functional requirements. Facilitate cross communication enhancing functional identification, development, and deployment of required capabilities.

Develop and disseminates procedures and functional requirements that support the JTMS customer business strategy and support USTRANSCOM strategic objectives. Research, develop and recommend implementation of specific business practices which can contribute to improved customer support and can be translated into detailed functional requirements.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

How You Will Be Evaluated

We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified below, required for this position. Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy.

Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements. Veterans Preference: If you are entitled to veterans preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume.

Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. For information on entitlement see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx

Additional Information

Other Notes: ACQUISITION POSITION: This position provides 51% or more direct support to Acquisition Workforce, but is not directly coded for the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). RE-EMPLOYED ANNUITANT: This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application.

Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents.

You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.

You will be taken to an online application.

Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.

NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.

You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application.

Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12896572 Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d

Required Documents

The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc.).

Your complete application includes your COMPLETE resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further. The following documents are REQUIRED 1.

Your resume: IMPORTANT UPDATE: Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages. If your resume exceeds the two-page limit, you will be removed from consideration for this announcement. The resume and required supporting documentation should provide the minimum qualifications and relevant experience for the announced position.

Must include the work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed for qualifications and referred for selection consideration, if eligible. The resume must not be more than 5MB and should be saved and uploaded as a PDF to maintain formatting and number of pages.

We also accept GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, TXT, PDF, ODT or Word (DOC or DOCX). We do not accept PDF portfolio files. Page margins should be 0.5 inches, and font styles must be legible. Consider using 14-point size font for titles and 10-point for the main text.

We recommend using a font like Lato, if available. Other widely available options are Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open San Source Sans Pro, Roboto or Noro Sans. Additional guidance on writing a federal resume can be found at: USAJOBS Help Center - How do I write a resume for a federal job?

The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started. If you are claiming Military Spouse Preference, you must submit supporting documents with your application package. These documents must provide acceptable information to verify: you reside within the commuting area of your sponsor's permanent duty station (PDS); proof of marriage to the active duty sponsor, proof of military member's active duty status, and other documentation required by the vacancy announcement to which you are applying; and must meet all pre-employment criteria and be eligible for immediate noncompetitive appointment to a position in the competitive service.

Documentation required: Marriage Certificate or License, Signed Self-Certification Checklist, Veterans' Preference documentation (e.g., DD-214, VA Letter, Statement of Service, if applicable), Transcripts (if applicable).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the CHANGE MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNCATIONS SPECIALIST position at Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command?
The salary range for this position is $91,779 - $141,880/yr. This is a NH-3 position on the General Schedule pay scale. Actual pay may vary based on locality adjustments.
Where is the CHANGE MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNCATIONS SPECIALIST job located?
This position is located in Scott AFB, Illinois. This is an on-site position.
What qualifications do I need?
You may qualify at the NH 03 , if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-02 (GS-11) grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Apply critical thinking in identifying, analyzing, and solving complex issues related to communications and change management . Develop plans and tec...
How do I apply for this position?
Apply through USAJobs.gov by clicking the 'Apply on USAJobs' button. You'll need a USAJobs account, a federal-style resume, and supporting documents. The deadline is Mar 8, 2026.
Is a security clearance required?
Yes, a Secret clearance is required.
What does NH-3 mean?
NH-3 refers to the General Schedule grade level. Higher grades require more experience and offer higher pay. Visit our GS Pay Scale page for full salary tables by grade and locality.
What benefits do federal employees receive?
Federal employees receive comprehensive benefits including health insurance (FEHB), retirement through FERS, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with government matching, paid annual and sick leave, paid parental leave, life insurance, and student loan repayment programs.