Military

Resource Adviser & Program Manager, 13 SWS

United States Space Force Forces ยท Department of the Air Force
๐Ÿ“ Cavalier County, North Dakota NH-3 $101,206 - $156,454/yr
Posted: Apr 30, 2026 Deadline: May 14, 2026 (Closes in 2 days)

About This Position

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Qualifications

The 0560 series does not have an individual occupational requirement that must be met. You can view the experience level requirements here. Please scroll down to the 3rd section titled Administrative and Management Positions.

Major Duties

The United States Space Force (USSF) at Clear Space Force Station, Alaska is searching for a Resource Adviser & Program Manager to support the 13 SWS (NH-0560-03, GS12/13 Equivalent). Description: Advises the installation commander on all budgetary, financial, and overarching resource management matters. Executes the commander's vision on resource allocation in support of mission and installation operations, maintenance, and sustainment.

Directly assists the commander in the flexible management of all administrative support program functions, anticipating organizational needs. Serves as the resident subject matter expert for all mandated administrative support and resource management programs. Ensures unit program compliance with regulations, laws, policies, and squadron commander directives.

To maintain maximum operational flexibility, responsibilities include, but are not limited to: task management, cybersecurity liaison (CL), Government Travel Card (GTC) program, Unit Deployment Manager (UDM), Defense Travel System (DTS) administrator, Drug Demand Reduction Program (DDRP), health care program, fitness program, Government Purchase Card (GPC) program, safety program, Automated Data Processing Equipment (ADPE) accounts, security program, supply program, civilian timecard program, and unit recognition program. Develops and implements procedures to track program status, identify and respond to program trends, and maintain program health. Assists in planning, administering, and monitoring manpower resource requirements.

Serves as the point of contact for both civilian and military position utilization. Maintains manpower manning documents. Reviews requests for revised manpower authorizations and makes recommendations for approval or disapproval as required.

Receives changes to the Unit Manning Document (UMD), notifies appropriate officials, and follows up with appropriate action. Serves as the organizational point of contact and liaison with the personnel flight on military and civilian personnel issues. Stays abreast of current personnel issues and provides explanations of personnel-related requirements, regulations, and procedures to supervisors and managers.

Performs budget formulation work, including the preparation of detailed analyses of annual and/or multi-year budget estimates for assigned organizations/programs into a consolidated budget request. Performs budget analysis, execution, and administration involving the monitoring of obligations incurred and the actual expenditures of a budget with different sources and types of funding. Performs other clerical and administrative work, readily adapting to emerging administrative requirements and executing special projects as directed by leadership.

Develops, establishes, updates, and maintains office procedures and records/files of various types to ensure effective and efficient operation of the office. Ideal Candidate: Installation Resource Advisor performing a variety of budget functions involving the formulation, execution, and/or analysis of budgets for substantive programs and support activities. Responsible to the commander for executing routine and complex budget functions for assigned mission activities, while flexibly directing, managing, and adapting overarching administrative, personnel, and manpower support programs to meet evolving installation needs.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here: Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted.

If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.

Additional Information

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants.

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How to Apply

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Required Documents

Resume: You must submit a resume that may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts.

You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume exceeds two pages or is illegible/unreadable. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy.

Your resume must provide: Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information: Job title Detailed duties and accomplishments Employer's name and address Supervisor's name and phone number Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.) Hours per week Salary, if applicable Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Resource Adviser & Program Manager, 13 SWS position at United States Space Force Forces?
The salary range for this position is $101,206 - $156,454/yr. This is a NH-3 position on the General Schedule pay scale. Actual pay may vary based on locality adjustments.
Where is the Resource Adviser & Program Manager, 13 SWS job located?
This position is located in Cavalier County, North Dakota. This is an on-site position.
What qualifications do I need?
The 0560 series does not have an individual occupational requirement that must be met. You can view the experience level requirements here. Please scroll down to the 3rd section titled Administrative and Management Positions.
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 May 14, 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.