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OPERATIONS TEST SPECIALIST

Naval Air Systems Command · Department of the Navy

Miscellaneous Administration And Program

Salary
$104,349–$197,200/year
Grade
5–6
Work location
Telework eligible · China Lake, California
Schedule
Full-time
Posted
Sep 22, 2026
Apply by
Oct 6, 2026
Category
Miscellaneous Administration And Program

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Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies through the Certain Competitive Service / Modified Direct Hire Authority. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Duties

You will provide technical oversight on the judicious use of proficiency funding to support pilot and aircrew readiness.

You will facilitate the negotiation and resolution of complex airspace scheduling conflicts with external partners, ensuring operational schedules optimize airspace use while maintaining safety and interoperability.

You will contribute to the development of long-term strategic plans that influence NAWCWD and NAVAIR direction.

You will develop long-term strategic plans related to joint airspace utilization and the management of Naval Test Pilot School (TPS) billet allocations.

You will plan, direct, schedule, and establish priorities for all technical efforts under your jurisdiction.

You will monitor all expenditures and oversee allocation across multiple squadrons.

You will negotiate and resolve complex airspace scheduling conflicts with partners.

You will prepare and deliver briefings to senior leadership, including weekly updates and recurring briefings Commanders.

How you will be evaluated

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation. If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.

About this listing

Naval Air Systems Command has 44 open listings on the site: all telework eligible. This one is telework eligible, based in China Lake, California. See all Naval Air Systems Command listings, or read what fully remote and telework eligible mean.

Advertised pay is $104,349 to $197,200 a year.

This announcement is open for 14 days, from Sep 22, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Among currently open Miscellaneous Administration and Program postings, the typical advertised window is about 12 days. As of Oct 6, 2026, it closes today.

Who can apply: the public (U.S. citizens). The announcement's "This job is open to" section has the exact eligibility rules.

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