Operations Specialist

Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs, and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities on behalf of the United States Air Force.

OPEN: 3 June 2026

CLOSES: 17 JUNE 2026

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Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) is currently seeking one full-time Operations Specialist to work in the Nuclear Command, Control and Communications Integration Directorate located at Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts.

This announcement seeks to fill one NH-301-03 position (009885171M) which has an anticipated 2026 salary range with locality of $101,375 - $156,715.

*Recruitment, Relocation, Retention, and Student Loan Incentives may be authorized

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as Executive Support Specialists for the ICBM Systems Directorate.

The Sentinel program is a major defense acquisition program charged to deliver a full system replacement for the nation's Minuteman III ICBM, providing a strategic deterrent to nuclear attack against the United States. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Supervisory Acquisition Program Manager for the Sentinel System Integration Segment. Join the AFNWC team to help modernize the Ground Based ICBM in support of strategic deterrence - a top Secretary of War priority.

DUTIES:

• Works in the NC3 Operations Division within the Force Management Branch.

• Manages the training and development program for the Directorate.

• Executes the Acquisition Professional Development Program for the Director.

• Responsible for military upgrade training, deployment readiness training and total force annual training for personnel at 7 locations.

• Aggregate training data and present to the deputy director monthly.

• Direct the onboarding and offboarding programs.

• Serves as the Unit Deployment Manager.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience and background in personnel management.

• Ability to execute as an administrator on Air Force training systems.

• Ability to plan, organize, and lead critical aspects of directorate wide efforts and integrate, analyze, and manage a variety of efforts in support of the process.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with data collection and visualization tools.

• Ability to facilitate meetings and advise senior leaders as a subject matter expert.

• Experience working independently.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE):

• U.S. CITIZENSHIP

• Must be SECRET eligible; this position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance. Active SECRET clearance preferred. Please include current clearance level in your resume

• Occasional travel may be required.

HOW TO APPLY:

When applying at the link below, please use Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome. Click the apply button to complete an application and upload resume (PDF or Word format) and any additional documents (e.g., certifications, DD214, transcripts, etc.).

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U.S. Citizenship required. AFCS is Equal Opportunity Employer. Must be of legal working age.