Military

PROGRAM MANAGER (MISSION SUPPORT OFFICER) (TITLE 32)

Air National Guard Units ยท Department of the Air Force
๐Ÿ“ Saint Joseph, Missouri GS-14 $127,829 - $166,182/yr
Posted: May 26, 2026 Deadline: Jun 25, 2026 (Closes in 30 days)

About This Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Position. This is a Permanent GS-0340-14 PROGRAM MANAGER (MISSION SUPPORT OFFICER) (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D1642P01 and is part of the MO 139th Airlift Wing. This position is also advertised on AGR Announcement #AF26-043.

Qualifications

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Selected candidate must currently be assigned to a military unit in the Missouri Air National Guard. Title 32 employees will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor (grade inversion). Maximum Military Grade - Col (O-6) Minimum Military Grade - Lt Col (O-5) immediately promotable to Col (O-6) GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess experience, education or training in managing or directing, one or more programs, including appropriate supporting service organizations; supervisory, managerial, professional or technical work experience and/or training which has provided knowledge of management principles, practices, methods and techniques; and experience using computer and automation systems.

GS-14 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess 36 months of specialized experience that demonstrates a working knowledge of, and responsibility for directing base infrastructure operations of an aviation wing/base, to include civil engineering, crash/fire rescue, disaster preparedness, environmental management, military and civilian personnel, command, control, communications and computer systems (C4), security forces, medical, and base services. Experience must demonstrate your ability to analyze problems, identify significant factors, gather pertinent data and recognize solutions; prepare reports, plans, policies and various correspondence; interact with a variety of groups and/or individuals; evaluate objectives and develop plans to facilitate the availability and effective utilization of various resources; and experience which has provided you a thorough knowledge of a military organization, its mission and involved utilization of the organizational staff procedures. Must possess Air War College Certificate of Completion.

Major Duties

Provides group level direction and management for work characterized as infrastructure support for organizations and tenants of the host ANG base.

Directs work to be accomplished by an organization consisting of 8 - 12 full-time direct-report subordinate supervisors and 100-150 base support employees in technician grades up to GS-13, Active Guard/Reserve (AGR) military grades up to Lt Colonel.

Directs work to be accomplished by an organization consisting various state program and contract employees engaged in supervisory, professional, technical and administrative work.

Directs and supervises, through subordinate supervisors, staff and production functions affecting base operating support through a wide variety of high cost, sophisticated communications and computer systems, and personnel data systems.

Directs and supervises, through subordinate supervisors, staff and production functions affecting base operating support through real property assets, and associated equipment that comprise a significant share of base fiscal resources.

Advises state, local, and Federal officials with broader and higher responsibilities on problems involving the relationship of the work of the organizations supervised to broader programs, and work impact on such programs.

Coordinates legal and technical criteria and procedures for rendering decisions associated with mission support functions and corollary higher headquarters and cross-functioning agencies.

Plans, develops, and executes support annexes to USAF and MAJCOM operating plans.

Evaluates and monitors combat readiness of all mission support functions and branches, as well as all wing personnel, with regard to survivability, chemical defense, and weapons qualification.

Commands the wing Survival Recovery Center (SRC); serves as On-Scene Commander in response to military and civil emergency events; oversees a Regional Operations Security Center (ROSC), as assigned.

Through analysis of unit strengths and capabilities, balances ECS commitments to ensure acceptable OPSTEMPO and PERSTEMPO levels.

Manages and directs all wing activation, mobilization, deployment, and demobilization activities and functions.

Coordinates support activities across agency lines, e.g., Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), state and/or county Office of Emergency Management, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and environmental offices and agencies.

Coordinates support activities with wing operations and aircraft maintenance areas.

As primary liaison for wing involvement in Military Support to Civil Authorities (MSCA), plans, implements, and directs unit response in such areas as homeland defense, weapons of mass effect, counter drug support, and disaster response.

Negotiates joint use agreements with local airport authorities.

Establishes and maintains frequent and direct contact with NGB staff and counterparts at ANG bases in order to resolve problems affecting support capabilities and to ensure timely exchange of pertinent technical, managerial, and mission information.

Performs other duties as assigned

Education

This job does not have a qualification requirement that allows substitution of education for specialized experience.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position.

If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Additional Information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12970713 A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application.

You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package.

You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted.

Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position.

Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Packet which may include the following: Resume (must include the following information) First and Last Name Contact Information (Phone Number and Email) Position Title(s) Company/Organization Name(s) Dates of Employment (MONTH and YEAR) Duties Performed - brief descriptions that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement Please be advised that copying and pasting the specialized experience from the vacancy announcement into your resume is prohibited and will result in your resume being disqualified. It is best practice to ensure military career information is listed

in addition to civilian career information. Transcripts - Only a requirement if education is required OR you substitute education for specialized experience Unofficial copies may be submitted for application purposes, but placement will not occur until official transcripts have been provided. SF-50 - If you have previously been employed by another Federal Agency or previously worked for our agency, please submit a copy of the last Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50).

This is NOT a requirement for those that have never been employed by a Federal Agency or those currently employed by our agency. DD214s

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the PROGRAM MANAGER (MISSION SUPPORT OFFICER) (TITLE 32) position at Air National Guard Units?
The salary range for this position is $127,829 - $166,182/yr. This is a GS-14 position on the General Schedule pay scale. Actual pay may vary based on locality adjustments.
Where is the PROGRAM MANAGER (MISSION SUPPORT OFFICER) (TITLE 32) job located?
This position is located in Saint Joseph, Missouri. This is an on-site position.
What qualifications do I need?
This job does not have a qualification requirement that allows substitution of education for specialized experience.
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 Jun 25, 2026.
Is a security clearance required?
Yes, a Secret clearance is required.
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.