EXECUTIVE SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Department of the Air Force Headquarters; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of the Air Force Headquarters seeks a dedicated administrative and protocol professional to serve as the primary liaison to the commander/director. The role handles a broad range of administrative matters and ceremonial events with precision and discretion.

Location is non-negotiable; the posting notes that the location will be revealed during the employment process. DCIPS framework and security clearance requirements apply, reflecting the sensitive nature of the work.

Qualifications

• Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if education is a positive requirement, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment.
• Foreign education may be used to meet requirements; provide evidence of at least equivalence to U.S. education.
• This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel Systems (DCIPS) position under DCIPS policies.

Responsibilities

• Assists the commander/director in management of administrative functions and protocol for visits and events.
• Plans, arranges, and advises on formal and informal ceremonies, meetings, receptions, and observances.
• Serves as liaison for administrative processes supporting the commander’s/personnel programs.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Department of the Air Force Headquarters
• Department: Department of the Air Force
• Location: Location Negotiable After Selection
• Hiring Path: Public
• Number of Openings: FEW
• Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the primary point of contact to the commander/director for all administrative functions and protocol activities. **Position location is not negotiable. Location will be revealed during the employment process**

Key Responsibilities

Assists the commander/director in management of administrative functions. Provides protocol support for visits and events. Plans, arranges, executes and/or provides advice to points of contact for a wide variety of formal and informal, ceremonies, meetings, receptions, and observances. Serves as the organizational liaison for administrative processes in support of commander's/director's personnel programs.

Develops and maintains protocol and administrative program procedures, guides, and records.

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel Systems (DCIPS) position implemented under Section 504, Title V of Public Law 99-569, Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1987, as codified in Sec 1601, Chap 83 of Title 10 United States Code which sets forth Air Force policies and procedures for DCIPS. This position is in the Excepted Service.

DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Department of the Air Force Headquarters, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $74678 – $97087/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-08.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.