About the Air Force Test Center: The Air Force Test Center (AFTC) is where tomorrow’s Air Force is tested! Long considered the “Center of the Aerospace Testing Universe”, AFTC is truly where Air Force superiority begins. Home to many Aerospace establishments and records, AFTC remains the state-of-the-art leader in Aerospace testing, and provides the warfighter with cutting-edge technology. AFTC does not only celebrate its past, but we continue to lead from the front. Join our team today and make Aerospace history! About the Role: Your next opportunity is here: The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time RDT&E Logistics Management Specialist (NH-0346-02) to work at the 96th Test Systems Squadron (96TSSQ) at Eglin Air Force Base. This position provides specialized logistics support, managing non-standard and unique supplies, equipment, and parts for the Test and Evaluation (T&E) community. The incumbent will perform a variety of critical logistics functions across multiple operational units. APPLY NOW! THIS JOB CAN CLOSE AT ANY TIME! Location: Eglin AFB, Okaloosa, FL Typical 2026 salary range: $40,736 - $97,087 per year (includes locality). The salary for this NH-02 position will be determined based on the selectee's background and experience. 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. Telework Information: Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prescribed "Unscheduled Telework" Travel Requirements: Up to 25% travel possible Direct Hire Authority: 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.
Desired Skills:
- Experience in a Test and Evaluation (T&E) environment.
- Proficiency with hazardous material management and shipping procedures.
- Strong background in customer service and stakeholder communication within a logistics context. Major Duties:
- Performs equipment management and accountability functions within the Equipment Control Unit (ECU), including managing support equipment authorizations and monitoring special accounts.
- Plans and organizes all activities for the Materiel Handling Unit (MHU), including managing the receipt of incoming materiel, operating the Hazardous Material Issue Point, and processing customer shipping requests.
- Plans and organizes all activities for the Customer Service Unit (CSU), including processing base supply orders, researching parts, and monitoring customer funding.
- Represents the 96th Test Systems Squadron's Customer Logistics Support Team (CLST) in daily interactions with a wide variety of 96th Test Wing organizations, tenant units, and T&E customers.
- Conducts annual inventories and reconciliations to ensure 100% asset accountability.
- Coordinates equipment transactions, including issues, turn-ins, transfers, and inventories with the 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS).
- Manages the reutilization program by processing residual test materiel for the Defense Reutilization and Marketing Service (DRMS). Qualifications/Requirements:
- U.S. Citizenship: Required
- PROBATIONARY PERIOD STATEMENT: As an competitive service position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period.
- Drug Testing: This is a designated Drug Testing Position.
- Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
- Physical: Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical. Condition of employment due to heavy lifting; extended periods of standing, stooping, kneeling, etc.
- Driver’s License: Must be able to obtain a government driver's license. Top 5-6 job related KSAs:
- Knowledge of USAF governing supply regulations, policies, procedures, instructions, techniques, work methods, supply functions, and operations.
- Knowledge of data entry and processing of supply transactions in automated supply systems.
- Knowledge of hazardous material regulations.
- Ability to apply basic analytical methods and techniques to resolve complex supply problems.
- Ability to conduct extensive searches for information and to reconstruct records for complex supply transactions. Air Force Civilian Service Employment Benefits: Paid Time Off: 11 Federal Holidays each year 13 sick leave days earned per year (accumulative) Paid Vacation Time: 13-26 days per year based on length of employment Health Insurance: No waiting period to qualify for you and your family Retirement: Immediate coverage by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) Basic Benefits Plan Social Security: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), like a 401(k) (Automatically receive 1% agency contributions and up to 5% matching) Health & Wellness: Various Medical Flexible Spending Account Federal Long Term Care Insurance, and Life & Disability Insurance Work/Life Balance: Family and Medical Leave Act Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Flexible Work Arrangements (dependent on position) Career Development: Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities Career enhancement and promotion opportunities To learn more about our benefits, please check out the AFTC Benefits Trifold at https://simplebooklet.com/260902aftcbenefitstrifold Federal Resume Tips: Resumes limited to two pages. Federal agencies now only accept resumes up to two pages in length. Learn more about the new resume requirements at: https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include https://afciviliancareers.com/PDF/FederalResumeWriting.pdf Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Classification & Qualifications for Federal Government Employees: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/ Please visit the Air Force Test Center job board to view other career opportunities: https://www.aftc.af.mil/About-Us/Jobs/ AFTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
