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EXECUTIVE SERVICES SPECIALIST

HQ USAF and Support Elements

Pentagon, Arlington, VAFull-time / Temporary$122–158K/yrPosted 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$122–158K/yr
Location
Pentagon, Arlington, VA
Schedule
Full-time / Temporary
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Executive Services Specialist supports the Department of the Air Force by developing and implementing correspondence management policies and procedures for senior leaders and headquarters staffs. The role monitors workflow compliance for the Air Force and Space Force executive secretariats, represents the branch across headquarters and with external executive staffs, and participates in special projects and assignments.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Qualitative AnalysisQuantitative AnalysisProgram EvaluationProject PlanningProject ManagementCommunicationReport WritingPolicy DevelopmentOrganizational ManagementStrategic PlanningProgram Management OversightRelationship BuildingNegotiation

Qualifications

One Year Specialized ExperienceOne Year GS-12 Time-in-Grade

Full job description

Summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to directly supports and assists the Department of the Air Force through the development and implementation of all correspondence management policies and procedures for all DAF senior leaders, Headquarters DAF Staff, Secretariat, Headquarters United States Air Force Staff and Headquarters the United States Space Force Staff.

Duties

Performs the activities of the Information Workflow Management Branch (SAF/DSE) across the Department of the Air Force. Monitors workflow compliance as the Executive Secretariat for United States Space Force (USSF) and the United States Air Force (USAF). Represents SAF/DSE with the entire DAF Headquarters population, major commands/field commands Directors of Staff, Field Operating Agencies, Direct Reporting Units, and with Office of the Secretary of Defense and Joint Staff executive staffs. Participates in special projects and initiatives and performs special assignments. 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 Positions, Administrative and Management Position. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include in the Federal service which includes applying qualitative and quantitative techniques and concepts for gathering, analyzing, and measuring effectiveness and efficiency; specialized areas within the DAF, Department of Defense command and organizational structure, related to organizational management, strategy, and communications; generating and applying new concepts in planning, conducting, and evaluating long-range projects or proposals; organize and coordinate thorough, systematic, professional efforts which may involve multidisciplinary approaches; working directly with senior members of all military branches in examining and developing policy options; planning and coordinating long-range studies of DAF organizations, rules, and procedures; applying a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment of data and improvement of program effectiveness; DOD and civilian policies, congressional review procedures and program tracking processes for program management oversight. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. 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: Knowledge and skill in the 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. Skilled in the ability to evaluate and assess program effectiveness at all echelons of command, prepare reports on accomplishment of program objectives, support a detailed integration effort, and develop recommendations while representing a wide variety of viewpoints. Knowledge in effective communication. Communicates with tact and diplomacy, orally and in writing, to advocate positions to respond to critics of the organization's functions or performance; to explain programs, functions, and activities and gain understanding logically and effectively of the organization's efforts by concerned parties; and persuasively interact with other senior management to negotiate complex issues, programs and functions with people have varying levels of understanding. Knowledge and skill in experienced planning and ability to independently manage short and long-term projects and to cultivate and sustain positive working relationships to project completion. Knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods for the assessment and improvement of program planning and evaluation, to include knowledge of Air Force mission, goals and objectives. Extensive skills in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration and resolution of issues or problems concerning efficiency and effectiveness of program operations. 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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. BASIS OF RATING: Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable. Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements. Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements. The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job. For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here. APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further. Other Information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. 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. Click here for more information. Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position. Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.

How this job compares

Set against the 11,082 open Program Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$122–158K/yr
  • Virginia median$138–200K/yr480 salary ranges
  • US median$126–203K/yr8,172 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $140K, is 18% below the Virginia median midpoint ($170K) — in the middle half of Program Management salary ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 742 open Program Management jobs in Virginia and 11,082 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Program Management postings that state a minimum ask for (median 7 years, across 9,549 postings).
Education
4,285 of the 11,082 open Program Management jobs (39%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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