Manpower and Personnel Program Specialist
Department of the Air Force
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 provide MAJCOM level developmental experience designed to broaden the skills and/or enhance the leadership perspective of an identified high-potential, mid-level manager/executive; it is not a continuing position and assignment duration is limited to 36 months.
Duties
- Performs career broadening assignments in providing strategic and technical guidance as well as seasoned consultative management advisory services throughout an entire MAJCOM on the effective use of Human Resources Management (HRM), Manpower and Organization (MO), Readiness Integration, and Senior Leader programs to support goals and objectives and produce results that accomplish agency and command missions.
- Conducts, leads, and/or participates in studies to improve assigned programs and/or influence policy changes for the MAJCOM that typically involve long-range, highly complex, and often politically sensitive topics.
- Performs program evaluation of a full range of MAJCOM/A1 programs at command and wing/installation level and develops and executes improvement/enhancement plans.
- Prepares and delivers written reports and oral presentations, e.g., briefings, training sessions, consultations, orientations, and discussions with command leadership, supervisors, customers, and co-workers.
Required Documents
Prepare the documents below before applying. Always confirm the exact requirements on the official announcement, since they vary by position:
- Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration.
- Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming.
- Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming.
- Online Application: Questionnaire Resume: Your resume 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 is illegible/unreadable.
- Additional information on resume requirements can be located under "How To Apply".
- Transcripts/Registration/License: If qualifying on education/position requires education, you must submit copies of your transcripts and if required for the position, submit an active, current registration/license.
- Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees (includes current Air Force employees): You must submit a legible copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, AND a SF-50 reflecting the highest grade held if different from your recent SF-50.
- The SF-50, block 24 must contain "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a "1".
- Employees eligible under an OPM approved interchange agreement, block 34 may contain a "1" or "2".
About this role
The Manpower and Personnel Program Specialist position with the Department of the Air Force is based in Langley AFB, Virginia. The role pays $108,019 to $140,426 per year.
Day to day, the role conducts, leads, and/or participates in studies to improve assigned programs and/or influence policy changes for the MAJCOM that typically involve long-range, highly complex, and often politically sensitive topics. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.
Who should apply
Review the announcement's Qualifications section closely, since it defines exactly what federal human resources experience this Manpower and Personnel Program Specialist position requires. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this Manpower and Personnel Program Specialist position with the Department of the Air Force in Langley AFB, Virginia, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.
How competitive it is
At $108,019 to $140,426 per year, this is a mid-to-senior role where a precisely tailored application matters most. Based in Langley AFB, Virginia, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on July 7, 2026, and federal postings can close early once enough applications arrive, so applying promptly is wise.
This overview is general guidance from Job Army to help you understand the role. Always read the official announcement for exact duties, qualifications, and requirements before applying.
