<p>Summary</p> <p>Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.</p> <p>The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as the Program Manager for Air Force Continuous Improvement and Innovation (CI2) and Air Force Lessons Learned (AFLL) programs as the lead change agent and technical authority responsible for the overall unit improvement initiatives. Successful management of these programs is essential in order to leverage every Airman.</p> <p>Summary</p> <p>Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.</p> <p>The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as the Program Manager for Air Force Continuous Improvement and Innovation (CI2) and Air Force Lessons Learned (AFLL) programs as the lead change agent and technical authority responsible for the overall unit improvement initiatives. Successful management of these programs is essential in order to leverage every Airman.</p> <p>Overview</p> <p>Help</p> <p>Accepting applications</p> <p>Open & closing dates</p> <p>08/07/2025 to 08/13/2025</p> <p>Salary $103,316 to - $134,317 per year Pay scale & grade GS 12</p> <p>Location</p> <p>FEW vacancies in the following location:</p> <p>March AFB, CA</p> <p>Remote job No Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive</p> <p>Promotion potential</p> <p>None</p> <p>Job family (Series)</p> <ul> <li>0343 Management And Program Analysis </li></ul> <p>Supervisory status No Security clearance Secret Drug test No Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No</p> <p>Announcement number 5K-AFPC-12778535-935262-FCM Control number 842683100</p> <p>This job is open to</p> <p>Help</p> <p>Internal to an agency</p> <p>Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.</p> <p>Clarification from the agency</p> <p>Limited area of consideration to Air Force Reserve Command 610 Air Operations Group AF Internal or AF DCIPS Candidate only.</p> <p>Duties</p> <p>Help</p> <ul> <li>Management Advisory Services: Serves as an Air Force CI2 and Lessons Learned (LL) Subject Matter Expert (SME) and key Black Belt consultant. Advises commanders and their staffs in implementing a CI2/LL approach to solve problems that contribute to the effectiveness, efficiency, enterprise replication, cost savings/avoidance, and other improvement of operations related to the unit's mission. </li><li>Performance Management: Maintains awareness of changes in mission requirements and external factors that impact the unit. Assists in development of Strategic Alignment (SA) and/or Enterprise Value Stream Analysis (EVSAs) to ensure organizational strategic roadmap for process improvement initiatives is aligned with strategic priorities. </li><li>CPI2 Practitioner and Training: Serves as the Black Belt practitioner, mentor, and trainer responsible for leading complex projects that often cross organizational boundaries. Completes appropriate CI2 training and certification in accordance with timelines per applicable Instructions. </li><li>Innovation Program Management: As the primary innovation consultant, assists the Commander in fostering a culture of innovation in the unit by leveraging innovation methodology to support Airmen in accelerating actionable opportunities to enhance implementation and rapid replication of novel ideas and best practices. Guides/coaches innovators through the ideation process, and unit leadership through the evaluation/implementation process. </li><li>Lessons Learned Program Management: Serves as the organizational OPR for all Lessons Learned (LL) activities. Manages LL program for the unit to collect, validate, disseminate, and resolve observations. </li></ul> <p>Requirements</p> <p>Help</p> <p>Conditions of employment</p> <ul> <li>U.S. Citizenship Required </li><li>Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov </li><li>If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/ </li><li>This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program </li><li>Disclosure of Political Appointments </li><li>Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume </li><li>Leave accrual may be authorized upon request </li><li>The incumbent will be expected to complete all requirements for practitioner certification within established program guidelines and timelines if not already CPI Black Belt certified. </li><li>As necessary, may be required to work an uncommon tour of duty to meet special or essential unscheduled activities, with brief advance notice. </li><li>The incumbent may be required to fly in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary/permanent duty assignments (TDY). </li><li>Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance. </li><li>Certification as a CPI/LSS Black Belt with experience as a Green Belt trainer, coach and mentor is highly desirable for recruitment but not required for appointment to this position. </li><li>Limited area of consideration to Air Force Reserve Command 610 Air Operations Group AF Internal or AF DCIPS Candidate only. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions.</p> <p>SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes having expert knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and an understanding of</p>