Warfighting Specialist – Instructor, Joint/AIR Force Warfighting and Planning Course

Department of the Air Force

Maxwell AFB, Alabama Full-time $106,437 – $138,370 Closes Jul 1, 2026

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 serve as a Warfighting Education Instructor and military doctrine development specialist.

Duties

  • Plans, researches, and conducts lecture and platform instruction (to include leading Seminar format small group practicum) for Professional Continuing Education (PCE) associated with CSAF and Joint Staff focused education development of operational planning team members.
  • Develops and maintains courseware and student products consistent with current doctrine, operational Theater and Combatant Command plans, and historical Case Studies to advance PCE exposure to operational design and Airpower Theory commensurate with Intermediate Professional Military Education levels.
  • Maintains and improves professional expertise and faculty development through attendance of technical courses (Defense, Joint, and Service) in one or more areas of joint planning, (joint) Information operations, Command & Control, Defense Logistics Planning, Expeditionary Warfare, Agile Combat Support, and Global Force Management & Planning.

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.
  • This will be annotated in block 24 on member copy 2, 4, or 7 of the DD Form 214.
  • If claiming 30% Disabled Veteran, you must also submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces.
  • All veterans claiming 10-point preference must also submit a SF-15 form.

About this role

The Warfighting Specialist – Instructor, JOINT/AIR Force Warfighting and Planning Course position with the Department of the Air Force is based in Maxwell AFB, Alabama. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The role pays $106,437 to $138,370 per year.

Day to day, the work involves the core duties of the Warfighting Specialist – Instructor, Joint/AIR Force Warfighting and Planning Course role as detailed in the announcement below. 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 administrative work experience this Warfighting Specialist – Instructor, JOINT/AIR Force Warfighting and Planning Course position requires. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this Warfighting Specialist – Instructor, JOINT/AIR Force Warfighting and Planning Course position with the Department of the Air Force in Maxwell AFB, Alabama, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.

How competitive it is

At $106,437 to $138,370 per year, this is a mid-to-senior role where a precisely tailored application matters most. Based in Maxwell AFB, Alabama, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on July 1, 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.

Job Details

Department Department of the Air Force
Job Type Full-time
Location Maxwell AFB, Alabama
Salary $106,437 – $138,370
Pay Period Per Year
Closing Date Jul 1, 2026
Posted Jun 25, 2026
Source ID 9Z-AFPC-12993037-257154-FCM
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