UNIT DEPLOYMENT MANAGER (Title 32)

Summary

This is an Excepted Service position that requires active membership in a compatible military assignment in the Texas Air National Guard and wear of the military uniform. The position is located Kelly AFB, San Antonio, TX. The purpose of the position is to function as the Unit Deployment Manager, responsible for executing, coordinating, and overseeing all aspects of personnel and equipment readiness and deployment planning support . Texas is one of 9 states with NO state income tax.

Duties

As a Unit Deployment Manager with the Texas Army National Guard, your duties will include, but will not be limited to: Deployment Planning and Execution: Plans, organizes, and oversee all unit-level deployment activities. Configures and maintains functional Unit Type Codes using authorized unit resources. Notifies the Installation Deployment Officer and MAJCOM FAM of UTC shortfalls due to manpower or equipment changes. Monitors UTC/UMD alignment and notifies leadership of mismatches. Develops workload mitigation plans to maximize deployable capability. Reviews deployment documents to identify personnel and equipment taskings. Executes deployment operations on behalf of the unit commander and supports base mobility exercises. Coordinates Time Phased Force Deployment Data taskings through the Installation Deployment Readiness Center and submits personnel named. Validates personnel eligibility based on DAV codes, clearances, AFSC, skill levels, and Component Remark Codes. Ensures compliance with UTC Mission Capability Statements and submits shortfalls with documentation as required. Works with unit personnel to tailor packages for contingency and exercise deployments. Uses Logistics Module to track unit status. Schedules deployment/redeployment processing with the Installation Personnel Readiness office and ensures smooth personnel flow. Supports communications during deployment. Maintains deployment equipment readiness. Coordinates movement with IDO and Traffic Management Flight for AFFORGEN taskings. May manage and operate the Unit Deployment Control Center (UDCC)during exercises or contingencies. Readiness Tracking and Reporting: Performs analysis activities. Establishes metrics and systems to assess deployment efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance. Analyzes combat capability through training, equipment, manning, and leadership evaluations. Reviews data to identify deficiencies and takes corrective action. Manages unit readiness reporting through the Defense Readiness Reporting System . Assists the unit commander with DRRS resource and capability assessments and Unit Type Code assessments in Deliberate and Crisis Action Planning and Execution Segments. Verifies the commander's monthly submissions. Takes corrective action on any Authoritative Data Source discrepancies affecting readiness assessments. Postures UMD billets to UTC positions in DCAPES. Recommends and corrects AFFORGEN Employment Force Indicator codes. Supports MAJCOM FAMs in UTC validation and reports unit capability status .Evaluates UTC package composition and recommends changes based on unit capability. Provides readiness trend data and analysis to leadership. Personnel Deployment Readiness: Ensures unit members and deployable equipment maintain a constant state of readiness. Verifies that personnel meet Air Force, Combatant Command, and theater-specific deployment requirements. Manages unit deployment operations in coordination with the Installation Deployment Readiness Center. Identifies and tracks pre-deployment requirements ,including Component Remark Codes and Foreign Clearance Guide actions. Monitors readiness using the AFFORGEN-Connect Commanders Toolkit and Military Personnel Data System. Maintains electronic Deployment Readiness Checklists and Air Force Deployment Folders. Conducts reviews and ensures checklist accuracy. Trains personnel on e-DRC/e-AFDF use and verify AFFORGEN-Connect account creation. Identifies and tracks pre-deployment training such as RAT, RTA, CBRN, weapons qualifications, and work center-specific certifications . Coordinates DAV waivers and medical readiness. Ensures ISOPREP completion and PRMS entry prior to departure. UTC Management : Provides technical guidance to leadership on unit deployment capabilities. Advises the commander on tasking response, shortfall mitigation, and application of deployment policies. Interprets Joint, Air Force, and MAJCOM planning guidance and briefs leadership on applicable requirements. Coordinates unit personnel readiness data and reporting inputs. Manages Unit Type Codes in DCAPES using authorized resources. Reviews UTC proposals and recommends changes. Ensures all funded UMD authorizations are accurately postured in standard UTCs and coordinates with the Functional Area Manager as needed. Compare UMD billets to UTC requirements and ensure personnel are assigned to only one UTC. Validates posture annually, including PAS codes, FACs, and AFSCs. Confirms personnel meet Mission Capability Statement requirements, including certifications, recurring training, and Special Experience Identifiers. Coordinates training with the FAM and Unit Training Manager . Manages UTbC equipment inventories and documentation in LOGMOD and establishes procedures to procure necessary equipment and expendables. Notifies LRS/Plans and Integration and the MAJCOM FAM when UTC taskings cannot be supported due to personnel or equipment limitations. Performs Other Duties as Assigned.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 1 year specialized experience, education or training equivalent to at least the next lower grade level(GS-07) Applicants must have experience providing technical guidance and assistance in the type of work or in comparable work of the position to be filled. Applicants must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of administrative procedures and practices of management. Experience developing administrative procedures or Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related or Combination of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. If you are using education to qualify for this position, you must provide transcripts to support your educational claims.

Education

Only experience/education gained by closing date of this position will be considered. If you are using education to qualify for this position, you must provide transcripts to support your educational claims. Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience: To determine applicability, see completion of graduate level education in the minimum qualifications requirements above. In addition, completion of courses such as the Officer Advanced Course, 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 2 months of specialized experience.