EDUCATION SERVICES SPECIALIST

Air Education and Training Command; Biloxi (MS); Remote; USD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Education and Training Command in the United States is seeking an installation Test Center Manager (TCM) to oversee the testing programs and personnel.

The role includes counseling military personnel and dependents on testing options, acting as a subject matter expert, and managing a comprehensive testing program across military and academic exams. Applicants must meet education requirements and be eligible for a Secret clearance; telework is available.

Qualifications

• IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: submit transcripts with the application; official transcripts are not required at time of application, but if degree is required transcripts must be verified prior to appointment.
• Foreign Education: education from foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet requirements; show proof credentials are at least equivalent to U.S. education.
• Department of Education must accredit education.

Responsibilities

• Counsels/advises military personnel, dependents, and eligible civilians on testing programs and how they apply to career development and degree programs.
• Serve as subject matter expert on all administered testing programs, degree and career applicability, and provide advisement to base leadership.
• Manages installation-level testing program for military tests (e.g., WAPS, DLPT, ASVAB) and academic tests (DANTES, DL college courses).
• Administers/Oversees tests as authorized by DANTES, A4/6, colleges, and local instructions, including DANTES exams, ACT/SAT, CLEP, DSST, etc.; professional certifications and career assessments.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Air Education and Training Command

Key Responsibilities

Summary: The primary purpose of this position is to function as the installation Test Center Manager (TCM). Responsible for management, counseling, and administration of the Air Force Military Personnel Testing System (AFMPTS) and USAF Voluntary Education Testing Program to include Defense Activity for Nontraditional Education Support (DANTES) and other exams.

Duties: Counsels/Advises military personnel, their dependents, and /or eligible civilian personnel regarding military and academic testing programs and how they apply to career development and degree programs. Serve as subject matter expert on all administered testing programs, degree and career applicability, and provides advisement to base leadership.

Manages the installation level testing program for military tests (WAPS, DLPT, ASVAB, etc.), academic tests (DANTES, DL college courses, etc.), and A4/6 tests (CDC, PME, etc.).

Administers/Oversees tests to eligible personnel as authorized by DANTES, A4/6, colleges, and local instructions, to include but not limited to: 1) All DANTES-approved examinations; college entrance exams (ACT, SAT, MAT); tests for college credit (CLEP, DSST, Excelsior, GRE Subject); professional certification exams (PRAXIS, ASE); interest batteries (SII) and career assessment inventories; 2) All A4/6 end of course tests, including, but not necessarily limited to, those for enlisted PME and officer PME; 3) Tests specifically required by an education institution for admission or for course enrollment, including placement tests; and 4) Tests requested to be administered by eligible personnel, such as distance learning courses, and qualification/certification exams.

Administers/Oversees the installation's military personnel tests for a variety of military purposes to include procurement, aptitude, promotions, proficiency, and qualification tests including the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, and Armed Forces Classification Test, the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test, The Electronic Data Processing Test, the Test of Basic Aviation Skills Defense Language Proficiency Test, and Air Force WAPS.

Requirements & Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education must accredit education.

Foreign Education: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Air Education and Training Command, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $61722 – $80243/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the security clearance required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-09.

Who is eligible to apply?

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