Unit Deployment Manager (Title 32) (Permanent)

About the role

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a Unit Deployment Manager (Title 32) (Permanent), Position Description Number D3022000 and is part of the VA 192 FTR WG, National Guard.

What you will do

• Plans, organizes, and oversee all unit-level deployment activities.
• Configures and maintains functional Unit Type Codes (UTCs) as postured by MAJCOM Functional Area Managers (FAMs) using authorized unit resources.
• Notifies the Installation Deployment Officer (IDO) 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 (TPFDD) taskings through the Installation Deployment Readiness Center (IDRC) 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 (MISCAP) Statements and submits shortfalls with documentation as required.
• Works with unit personnel to tailor packages for contingency and exercise deployments.
• Uses Logistics Module (LOGMOD) to track unit status.
• Schedules deployment/redeployment processing with the Installation Personnel Readiness (IPR) 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 (DRRS).
• Assists the unit commander with DRRS resource and capability assessments and Unit Type Code (UTC) assessments in Deliberate and Crisis Action Planning and Execution Segments (DCAPES).
• 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 (AEFI) 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 (CRCs) and Foreign Clearance Guide actions.
• Monitors readiness using the AFFORGEN-Connect Commanders Toolkit and Military Personnel Data System.
• Maintains electronic Deployment Readiness Checklists (e-DRCs) and Air Force Deployment Folders (e-AFDFs).
• 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 (e.g., Classified Courier, Deployed Custodian).
• 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 (UTCs) 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 (FAM) 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.
• Performs Other Duties as Assigned.

Education

If you are using Education to qualify for this position, 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 You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims.

To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

How you will be evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience.

If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

Documents you must provide

• To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1.
• Your resume showing: Contact Information-your name and the best way to contact you.
• Relevant work experience-include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and describe how you meet the required qualifications of the job.
• Federal jobs should include series and grade.
• Education, certifications or licensures.
• Other supporting documents: Most recent SF50 for current Federal Technicians.

What to expect next

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).