Combat Operations Staff Officer at Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command – March AFB, California

About the opportunity

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) Officer position located at the 701 Combat Operations Squadron with the military rank of Major/O-4 (AFSC: 013B3B). Air Reserve Technicians are full-time civilian employees who are also members of the Air Force Reserve unit in which they are employed. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an ART officer to administer, schedule, and conduct training to develop, upgrade, and evaluate the skills of combat operations personnel in combat operations doctrine, methodology, and systems; plan, conduct, and assess command post and field training exercises; and manage the operations division of the squadron.

Salary and benefits

• Regular career civil service benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service
• Salary range of $124,085 to $161,313 per annum
• 15 days of annual active duty tour with military leave granted with full civilian pay
• Recruitment and/or retention incentives may be used
• Access to Federal employee benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and leave programs

Who can apply?

• Must be commissioned or commissionable as an ART Officer in the Air Force Reserve
• Must meet specialized experience requirements, including at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade (GS-12) or equivalent
• Federal Time-In-Grade requirement: Must have served at least 52 weeks at the GS-12 grade level or higher within the Federal Civil Service
• Must possess knowledge, skills, abilities, and demonstrated experience as a current or former fighter aircraft crew member
• Must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance
• Must be willing to move/transfer to another unit/location on a lateral or promotion basis as directed by HQ AFRC (command-wide geographic mobility condition of employment)

Required documents

• Online Application Questionnaire
• Resume (may not exceed two pages, minimum 10 pt font, including hours worked per week and dates of employment)
• Transcripts, registration, or license if qualifying on education
• SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) for current or former Federal civilian employees
• DD-Form 214 or VOW certification memo for veterans or active duty service members
• Additional documentation for specific eligibility claims such as ICTAP, Military Spouse Preference, or Priority Placement Program checklists

When to apply

• Opening date: September 10, 2026
• Closing date: September 17, 2026 at 11:59 PM (ET)

How to apply

• Create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account
• Review the application questionnaire and complete all required questions
• Prepare a resume complying with the two-page limit and formatting requirements
• Upload all required supporting documentation such as transcripts, SF-50 forms, or military service documentation
• Submit your complete application package via USAJOBS before the closing date

Additional information

• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968
• Incumbent is required to participate in unit training assembly (UTA) weekends and may be required to work an uncommon tour of duty or overtime
• May be required to fly in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments (TDY)
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) moving expenses and entitlements may be subject to federal tax laws