United States Space Force
TEST ADMINISTRATOR
Department of the Air Force · El Segundo, California
- Salary
- $34,799 - $82,938 per year
- Pay grade
- NH-2
- Schedule
- Full-time
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Opened
- Nov 5, 2026
- Closes
- Nov 13, 2026
- Remote
- No
- Telework eligible
- Yes
- Openings
- FEW
- Security clearance
- Secret
- Promotion potential
- None
- Announcement
- 9D-AFPC-13110223-332472-ASR
Who may apply: Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) · Competitive service · Excepted service · Internal to an agency · Land and base management · Military spouses · Veterans
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Summary
Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is: To function as the installation's testing program manager/Test Control Officer (TCO). Responsible for the management and administration of the Air Force Military Personnel Testing System (AFMPTS), Voluntary Education Testing Program, and other specialized testing programs.
Duties
- Directs and administers the installation level testing programs, which may include, but not limited to all military tests (AFOQT, CDC, EDPT, TBAS, AFRAT, HAZMAT, etc.), the Credit-by-Exam program (CLEP/DSST), civilian testing programs, such as FAA and Pearson Vue testing, and any other required tests IAW with applicable directives. Manages and administers the installation's Weighted Airman Promotion System (WAPS) tests. Serves as the program manager & primary point of contact for planning, organizing and/or implementing the installation's WAPS program. Management/Security of Test Materials. Plans, organizes, designs and/or directs team efforts to maintain comprehensive test controls/security IAW governing DODls, DAFls and the TF-PSDG. Manages the Foreign Language Proficiency Pay & Bonus (FLPP/FLPB) programs. Develop, interpret, and analyze data extracts and reports from automated testing databases and/or develop the most efficient and effective automated systems approaches for presenting reports and graphics for management.
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the basic requirement and specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the 1702 Series, General Education and Training series. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-I, equivalent to the next to lower grade GS-04 or equivalent in the Federal Service. Specialized experience must includes knowledge of policies, procedures, and guidelines in relation to functions performed at Test Control Officer. Skill in assisting with policy, procedures and guideline development in relation to test control, security, and disposition of test material. Knowledge of the regulations, directives, policies, and procedures regarding the receipt, storage, handling, accountability, and destruction of controlled test materials. Knowledge of various office processing software, procedures and functions employed to produce a wide range of documents and correspondence. Note: Resume must show supporting details. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed four years of education above the high school level obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of specialized experience and education as described above. Therefore, I have a combination of experience and education to meet the qualifications of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of policies, procedures and guidelines in relation to functions performed as Test Control Officer. Skill in assisting with policy, procedures and guideline development in relation to test control, security, and disposition of test materials. Knowledge of promotion, career, proficiency and other military tests; identify discrepancies in selective records; screen and develop lists of eligibles for promotion based on date of rank and scheduled pending promotion boards, reconcile headquarters promotion eligible lists. Ability to analyze, research, interpret rules, regulations, procedures and precedents relating to military testing, military e complex procedural and program issues and provide guidance to commanders, supervisors, managers, and military personnel. Knowledge of the regulations, directives, policies, and procedures regarding the receipt, storage, handling, accountability, and destruction of controlled test materials. Knowledge of military personnel policies, programs, regulations, and procedures regarding rank structure, assignments, eligibility, record keeping and the requirements for promotion. Knowledge/experience with Military Personnel Database System (MILPDS), Case Management System (CMS) and WAPS Information Retrieval System (WIRE) to document, pull and analyze reports, review/manipulate automated products and enter data/correct errors. Knowledge of various office processing software, procedures and functions employed to produce a wide range of documents and correspondence. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps…
Education
ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.