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BASE SUSTAINMENT MANAGER (Title 32) (GS-11)

Air National Guard Units

Sioux Falls, SD · $75k–$97k a year · Posted November 4, 2026

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About the job

Summary

This National Guard position is for a BASE SUSTAINMENT MANAGER, Position Description Number NGD3032000 and is part of 114 FSS. This is a National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service position. Advertised concurrently Title 5, only one will be filled. AREAS OF CONSIDERATION:- All members of the South Dakota Air National Guard or those eligible to join.

Duties

As a BASE SUSTAINMENT MANAGER, GS-0301-11, you will: This position is located at an Air National Guard Wing, Mission Support Group, within the Force Support Squadron. The primary purpose of this position is to evaluate, plan, organize, implement, execute, and direct Base Services functions in support of federal, state, and local missions. The incumbent serves as supervisor and primary point-of-contact for Services-related programs, missions, functions, activities, and events for the wing and it's assigned Geographically Separated Units (GSUs).

Qualifications

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Selected individual must be assigned to a compatible military position. Rank: Enlisted up to SMSgt. Military grade inversion within the full-time work force is not permitted. The military grade of the full time supervisor must equal or exceed the military grade of personnel supervised. General Experience: Experience, education or training which provided a general knowledge of principles of organization, management, and administration. Compiling reports, letters, memoranda, etc., and required person-to-person contacts to convey information. Progressively responsible experience which demonstrates the ability to provide technical guidance and assistance in the type of work or in comparable work of the position to be filled. Experience using computer and automation systems. Specialized Experience: Must have 12 months specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Experience, education or training in program or managerial experience in a type of work or a combination of functions directly related to the position to be filled or in comparable work or functions. Experience developing and recommending policy; organizing and carrying out specific programs, evaluating and recommending changes in methods of operations. Experience in supervisory, staff or technical work which included study, analysis or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of managerial or administrative policies, practices and procedures. Experience preparing written communications and oral presentations. Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel. Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities (KSAs): Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a separate sheet(s) addressing the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) and how they relate to work experience, education or training. Knowledge of readiness reporting procedures, policies, and directives to ensure timely, relevant, and accurate delivery of required information to higher headquarters. Skill in the use of web-based, integrated, or stand-alone computer programs and software applications to evaluate and report readiness information, draft and develop program documentation, initiate or approve special orders requests and requirements, brief and depict program operating characteristics, and ensure the effective deployment of tasked personnel. Skill to review, analyze, and assess previous exercises, contingencies, and precedents to sustain Services combat readiness and deliver relevant mission capabilities to the area of responsibility. Knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, and policies, which affect the use of program and related resources to provide authoritative advice to senior staff and to facilitate mission/program accomplishment. Skill to use statistical and forecasting methods to formulate program management policies, procedures, and continuity. Knowledge of management and organizational techniques, systems, and procedures to publish guidance, manuals, directives, and operating instructions for base level and field level Services operations. Knowledge of financial management principles to manage fiscal resources and carry out resource management and contracting responsibilities.

How you will be evaluated

EVALUATION METHODS: Each applicant considered to possess the minimum qualification requirements will be further evaluated in accordance with the procedures outlined in SDNG Technician Pamphlet 335-T and subsequent MOAs.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Other information

BENEFITS: The federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees which may include Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Insurance, Annual Leave, Life Insurance, Long Term Care Insurance, and Retirement Program. For additional information about current federal benefits visit web site http://www.opm.gov Equal Employment: The South Dakota National Guard is an equal opportunity employer and cannot discriminate against an employee or applicant with respect to the terms, conditions or privileges of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (includes gender or sexual harassment), sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability (including pregnancy), marital status or political affiliation. Applicants or employees may contact the South Dakota National Guard Equal Employment Office at 605-737-6635 if they believe they have been the victim of unlawful discrimination. 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 (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).