Operations Logistics Manager (NH-0301-03) 412 LRS/LGR

Air Force Test Center; Edwards Air Force Base (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

PCS relocation costs paid

Job summary

Air Force Test Center seeks an experienced Operations Logistics Manager (NH-0301-03) at Edwards AFB, CA. The role oversees logistics readiness, contract management, and resource planning for test projects, reporting to the leadership with accountability across the squadron.

Key qualifications include expertise in logistics concepts, staff supervision, and policy development. The position offers potential relocation support and up to 25% travel, with a competitive 2026 salary range and locality

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of logistics concepts, principles, operations, and regulations.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct staff performance and development.
• Experience coordinating multi-discipline teams and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Supervises personnel management; plans work and sets priorities for subordinates.
• Directs the mission and establishes goals aligned with strategic plans.
• Coordinates LRS managers in developing Capability and Resource Estimates and logistics support for test projects; SME on policy.
• Oversees contract service acquisition, budget programming, regulatory surveillance, and management of LRS contracts.
• Leads cross-functional staff to provide logistics services and ensures policy compliance.
• Represents the Commander/Director at meetings and maintains relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Safety

Security

Compliance

Resourcing

Innovation

Policy

Job description

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NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members.

The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Operations Logistics Manager (NH-0301-03) to work at the 412th Test Wing, 412th Mission Support Group 412th Logistics Readiness Squadron (412 LRS/LGR), at Edwards AFB, in Edwards, CA

Warfighters delivering global logistics support throughout The Center of the Aerospace Test Universe (TCOTATU). This position serves as the Operations Officer, Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) and default Deputy; sharing the full scope of responsibility with the Commander/Director for managing the activities of the organization. The incumbent is authorized to make technical and executive decisions for the squadron in all areas of functional responsibility; represents the squadron and the Commander/Director at meeting, conferences, official functions, and official events. In absence of the Commander/Director, possesses the same authority and prerogatives, excluding UCMJ authority which is vested in military officers within the chain of command.

Announcement Closes: 10/16/2026

Typical 2026 salary range: $104,349 - $161,313 per year (includes locality)

“If your current basic salary is within the band, but above the stated VOP, your basic salary will not be reduced if you are selected for the position.”

Travel Requirements: Up to 25% travel possible

Incentives:

• This position MAY be eligible for paid relocation (Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs MAY be paid). Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official.

Travel Requirements:

• Up to 25% travel possible

Desired Skills:

Knowledge of safety, security, compliance, resourcing, innovation, and other command support programs, regulations, practices, and procedures.

Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization directly and through subordinate supervisors.

Major Duties:

• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short/long-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work. Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees.
• Directs the mission and establishes the goals of the organization consistent with Group, Wing, Command, and AF strategic plans. Works with commanding officers (or civilian equivalent) and other senior management officials in the development of the primary mission goals and objectives.
• Directly responsible for coordinating 412th Logistics Readiness Squadron managers and other team members in developing Capability and Resource Estimates (C&RE) and logistics support planning for assigned test projects. Logistics lead and subject matter expert (SME) in the formulation and interpretation of logistics planning policy and organizational support for testing efforts. Reviews and approves all squadron inputs to Test Wing Statement of Capability documents.
• Directly responsible for the full complement of duties associated with contract service acquisition, budget programming, regulatory surveillance, local administration, and management of LRS contracts capabilities. Also oversees all logistics and logistics support contracts to ensure strategic alignment, budgeting, compliance, and reporting to all stakeholders. Briefs Commander/Director on the health of services monthly.
• Managing, integrating, and coordinating the collective efforts of a multi-disciplined staff of military, civilian, and/or contractors required to effectively provide logistics services. Establishes, revises or reviews policies, procedures, mission objectives, and organization design to eliminate work problems or barriers to mission accomplishment, promote team building, implement quality improvements, or in response to concerns with regulatory compliance and/or customer requirements.
• Represents the Commander/Director at group and wing level meetings that involve logistics support. Ensures Squadron Commander/Director is kept apprised of all projects being performed and/or managed by the Squadron well as any issues associated with them. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with other organizations.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Obtain & maintain Secret Security clearance

1 year of appropriate specialized experience to at least next lower grade level.

Comprehensive working knowledge of a wide range of logistics concepts, principles, operations, laws, regulations, programs, and practices; for both test and operational programs. A working knowledge of the support role in acquisition logistics planning and program management.

Extensive knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structure, management, and operation of large government organizations to provide high level, staff guidance and participate in the development of goals, objectives, and policies.

Practical knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures related to developing, planning, budgeting, and coordinating activities, programs, facility programming, contracting, and internal/external customers.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Resumes limited to two pages. Federal agencies now only accept resumes up to two pages in length.

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ADHERENCE TO APPLICABLE HAF/AFMC/AFTC STRATEGIC HIRING GUIDANCE IS REQUIRED