DIRECTOR OF FORCE SUPPORT -Title 32

Air National Guard Units

Madison (WI)

Remote

USD 106,000 - 138,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Training Opportunities

Flexible Work Scheduling

Fitness/Work Out Time

Federal Pension

TSP Savings Plan

Promotion and Advancement

Work/Life Balance

Mentorship Opportunities

Job summary

Air National Guard Units in Wisconsin seeks a Director of Force Support to lead the Force Support Squadron, supervise the Commander Support Staff, and oversee planning and execution of high visibility programs. This role directs all FSS support services and serves as a primary advisor to senior leaders on force support matters.

The position requires coordinating with external agencies, representing the Wing with NGB, and solving complex force management issues.

Qualifications

Completion of Squadron Officer School or higher education courses can substitute for experience.
Proven supervisory and managerial experience within a Wing or equivalent organization.

Responsibilities

Directs, plans, organizes, and oversees all support services of the FSS for supported units.
Advises senior leaders on military personnel and force support matters.
Represents the FSS and Wing to outside agencies; primary point-of-contact with NGB.
Coordinates and integrates all aspects of force support for the Wing and solves complex issues.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Personnel management

Policy guidance

Executive communication

Education

Squadron Officer School

Command and Staff College

Air and Army War College

National Security Management Course

Job description

This National Guard position is for a DIRECTOR OF FORCE SUPPORT -Title 32, Position Description Number D2696000 and is part of the WI 115 FSS, Wisconsin Air National Guard.

Key Responsibilities

As a DIRECTOR OF FORCE SUPPORT -Title 32, GS-0301-13, you will serve as the Force Support Squadron (FSS) Director and to exercise first and second level supervisory and managerial authorities over the FSS, manage the activities of the FSS, Commander Support Staff (CSS) and oversee the planning, direction, and timely execution of high visibility and high impact FSS programs. This PD can only be utilized when the DSG Commander is the full-time technician.

The Director of Force Support makes independent technical and executive decisions for the squadron in all areas of functional responsibility.

1. Directs, plans, organizes, and oversees all support services activities of the Force Support Squadron (FSS) to supported organizational units. Serves as the primary advisor to senior leaders within and outside of the organization on all military personnel and force support matters within the Wing. Directs force support activities within the Wing to include Personnel, Commander's Support Staff, Base Contingency Operations, Food Services, Mortuary & Casualty Operations, Morale, Welfare and Recreation, Fitness, Family Readiness, Force Development, Personnel Readiness, Postal and Honor Guard.
2. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management.
3. Represents the FSS and the Wing formally and informally to outside agencies to justify, defend, or negotiate on force support matters for the Wing. Serves as the primary point-of-contact with National Guard Bureau (NGB) for all force support matters impacting the Wing. Provides field input to NGB on policy impact to mission effectiveness.
4. Coordinates and integrates all aspects of force support for the Wing. Solves complex force management and force support problems and advises senior leadership on solutions to force management and force support issues impacting their organizations.
5. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Education

Completion of courses such as the Squadron Officer School, Command and Staff College, Air and Army War College, National Security Management Course and others of comparable level will be credited at the rate of 1 month of education for two months of specialized experience. *You must submit your proof of completion in order to substitute education for specialized experience.*

BENEFITS AVAILABLE:

Paid Time Off (Annual and Sick Leave) Paid Training Opportunities Paid Time Off for Military Duties Flexible Work Scheduling Fitness/Work Out Time (3hrs/week) 11 Paid Federal Holidays Off Promotion and Advancement Opportunities Work/Life Balance Federal Pension after 5 Years TSP Savings Plan (similar to 401K) Meaningful Work that directly affects the Wisconsin National Guard Challenging and Rewarding Career Professional Development and Mentorship Opportunities

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Air National Guard Units, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $106437 – $138370/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-13.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Excepted' hiring path.