OPERATIONS OFFICER

Air National Guard Units

Mountain Home (ID)

On-site

USD 106,000 - 138,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Air National Guard Units in Mountain Home, Idaho seeks an Operations Officer to lead the Control and Reporting Center (CRC) mission and manage resources and personnel. This permanent, Title 32 position directs long-range programs, objectives, and readiness under the Squadron Commander.

Responsibilities include staffing, training program oversight, budget coordination, and policy development to ensure mission success and safety. A strong leadership background is required for this full-time role.

Qualifications

Undergraduate and graduate education: majors include accounting, business, economics, finance, engineering.
Transcripts or other documentation must be provided to support educational claims.
There are no additional educational requirements beyond transcripts for this position.

Responsibilities

Directs the activities of the CRC mission and Air Battle Management functions.
Plans work, sets priorities, and prepares schedules for subordinates.
Manages resources including funds, equipment, manpower, and facilities to meet mission needs.
Ensures personnel are trained, certified, and qualified for duties and inspections.
Maintains leadership and career development programs and enforces safety standards.
Communicates with staff and improves processes to support readiness and efficiency.

Education

Undergraduate and Graduate Education: accounting, business, economics, finance, engineering, or related fields

Transcripts/education documentation required

No additional educational requirements beyond transcripts

Job description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a OPERATIONS OFFICER, Position Description Number D2351000 and is part of the ID 266 RANS, National Guard. THIS POSITION IS PERMANENT.

Key Responsibilities

Manages and directs the activities of the Control and Reporting Center (CRC) mission, Air Battle Management functions. Determines the Operations Branch goals that are the foundation for long and short range planning and execution of all programs. Develops objectives, direction, and guidance for the Operations functions and activities ensuring operational and organizational plans support the vision and goals of the Squadron Commander.

Analyzes and plans funds, equipment, manpower, and facilities to ensure proper resourcing and utilization to meet the mission. Ensures goals are in consonance with unit's direction and local limitations. Considers factors such as current and future mission needs, political climate, environmental concerns, area demographics, and tactical training location availability.

Plans the work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work. Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of the assignments, and the capabilities of employees. Provides employees with advice, counsel or instruction on both work and administrative matters.

Maintains military and full-time strength through recruiting and retention programs. Oversees the accomplishment of the training program (DOT) and the mission training program (MTP). Develops squadron unit type code (UTC) training to satisfy established requirements and meets combat readiness objectives and Air Force contingency requirements. Ensures instructor personnel meet and maintain stringent certification and qualification standards.

Ensures personnel are trained and exercised in wartime skills. Demonstrates mission capability through a series of extensive Air Force inspections. Ensures required records and documentation of programs are maintained. Maintains an effective leadership/career development program. Makes critical judgments and on-the-spot decisions regarding the safety of assigned personnel.

Establishes channels of communication within the operations branch to keep personnel informed and provide feedback. Finds ways to improve or increase the quality of the work directed. Performs required mission planning and staff operations work in scheduling, training, current operations, standards and evaluation, intelligence, weapons and tactics, chief of staff, combat readiness and exercises.

Develops plans, policies and procedures and analyzes national defense guidance and objectives to create operational policies. Implements policy through development of plans and procedures to execute assigned weapons and Command and Control capabilities. Identifies training deficiencies and coordinates with National Guard Bureau for resolution. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Education

The following education may be used in conjunction with specialized experience to qualify an individual: Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study --accounting, business administration, business or commercial law, commerce, economics, engineering, finance, industrial management, statistics, traffic management, transportation, motor mechanics, or other fields related to the position.

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. There are no additional educational requirements for this position.

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.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-22.

How many openings are available?

There are 3 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

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