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Resource Management Specialist


Job Location:

Arlington, TX - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 121785 - 121785
Posted: 6 October 2026 (4 days ago)
Application Deadline: 7 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to provide developmental experience designed to broaden the skills and/or enhance
the leadership perspective of an identified high-potential mid-level manager/executive while contributing support to the
mission and function of the AF. It is not a continuing position and assignment duration is NTE 36 months.


Duties

  • Performs career broadening assignments in planning and executing Air Force Senior Executive Management.
  • Develops and implements policies programs and procedures for the assigned AF civilian personnel program
    or programs.
  • Represents the Directorate in the development of human resources strategic planning encompassing active
    duty reserve component and civilian forces.

Requirements
Conditions of employment
  • U.S. Citizenship is required
  • Mobility agreement must be signed
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance
  • If authorized PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements may be found at: cost will be paid IAW Career Broadening Policy under this agreement.
  • Career Broadening positions are managed by AFPC/DPZ and are centrally funded.
  • Positions are established specifically to provide developmental experience designed to broaden the skills and/or enhance the leadership perspective of a high-potential mid-level manager.
  • Career Broadening also provides training and developmental opportunities at various organizational levels.
  • These assignments offer the qualified candidate a unique assignment in that the candidates brings certain experience to the assignment while gaining new experiences in a different work environment
  • TEMPORARY PROMOTION: If the position is filled as a temporary promotion upon completion of the career broadening assignment the temporary promotion may lead to permanent promotion without further competition
  • Travel by regularly scheduled commercial or military conveyances IAW Joint Travel Regulations may be required in performance of TDY
  • Employee may be required to work extended or other than normal duty hours to include evenings and weekends and may be subject to recall.
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
Qualifications

In order to qualify you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Administrative and Management Positions.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12 or equivalent in other pay systems that equipped the applicant with the knowledge skills and abilities (KSAs) to successfully perform the duties of the position and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Examples of specialized experience include knowledge of resource management policies practices regulations laws and operating programs related to civilian senior executive management and/or civilian strategic leadership operational sustainment or development programs on an AF-wide basis coupled with expert knowledge of a wide range of analytical and evaluative methods to accurately assess information and make sound problem solving decisions.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Applicants must have served at least 52 weeks at the GS-12 or higher grade (or equivalent in an alternate pay system) within the Federal Civil Service to be considered for referral. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge skills abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Knowledge of the policies practices regulations and laws concerning civilian career field management and
administration relative to human resource management including accessions utilization development sustainment
short and long-term strategic planning data support and resource management.

2. Knowledge of the mission roles functions organizational structures and operation of the DoD Air Force and
organizations that govern interface with and/or employee-management and military personnel relations at the
executive level.

3. Knowledge of financial budget and resource management practices and principles.

4. Skill in gathering assembling and analyzing data/facts developing conclusions identifying trends developing
alternatives/solutions and making recommendations to resolve problems.

5. Ability to work effectively with others in work groups meetings conferences seminars and interviews.

6. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues and manage simultaneous
taskings in a team-oriented environment.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

PCS restrictions: An employee selected to make a PCS to a Career Broadening assignment is restricted from making a second PCS for 12 months

Defense National Relocation Program is Authorized

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

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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.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Required Experience:

IC