Freight Rate Assistant (NK-2131-02) Published Jan. 28, 2026 About the Role: The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Freight Rate Assistant (NK-2131-02) to work at the 412th Logistics Readiness Squadron, at Edwards AFB, in Edwards, CA. The mission of the 412 LRS is "Warfighters delivering global logistics support throughout The Center of the Aerospace Testing Universe!". The Support Services Office provides organizational support including administration, information management, UEC, readiness, logistics, and traffic management. The purpose of this position is to arrange transportation services for the shipment of personal property or its placement in temporary storage and to effect the shipment of general freight, dangerous articles, or special security-risk materials. Announcement Length/Closes: 22 workdays Location: Edwards, CA (Edwards Air Force Base) Typical 2025 salary range: $47,490 - $76,476 per year (includes Locality) Areas of Consideration (AOC): Department – wide (DOD) Desired Skills: - Ability to manage overall direction and coordination of subordinate work activities and functions and implement sound personnel policies, practices, and procedures through one or more levels of subordinate supervisors. - Ability to compute costs and validate charges using transportation regulations and guidelines. Major Duties: - Make detail cost comparisons for shipment and apply a thorough knowledge of highly technical tariff rates and rate tenders submitted by voluminous numbers of carriers. - Contacts carriers to solicit and compare rates and servicers, selects carries in consideration of multiple factors to meet broad needs considering cost, travel time, routes, etc. Resolves carrier complaints regarding outbound allocation(s) (i.e., the equitable distribution of government freight traffic among contracted carriers). - Initiates investigation of damage or stray freight and shipment overages or shortage with shippers and carries. Completes all appropriate documentation and distributes copies as appropriate. - Serves as the focal point to receive and respond to questions from carriers and personnel on outbound shipments. Uses computers to enter and retrieve data, create reports and spreadsheets, and keep records of operations. Qualifications/Requirements: - U.S. Citizenship - Obtain & maintain Security clearance. - 4 years above high school - Position requires appropriate hazardous material handling/transporting certifications and license. Will be required to complete First Responders Awareness training. - May be required to participate in mobility exercises. - Knowledge of freight shipping procedures and documentation to include government and commercial bills of lading (GBL/CBL) and, other shipping documents related to the movement, shipment, and surveillance of freight. - Knowledge of automated transportation systems and procedures to include inbound/outbound GBLs and CBLs, Cargo Movement Operations System (CMOS), Transportation Operational Personal Property Standard System (TOPPS), and base financial software. Certification as a qualified typist is not necessary. ***Resumes limited to two pages. Federal agencies now only accept resumes up to two pages in length.*** Learn more about the new resume requirements at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit. Please send resumes to: Andrea Aroche/ Email: 412LRS.LGR.HR@us.af.mil ADHERENCE TO APPLICABLE HAF/AFMC/AFTC HIRING FREEZE IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE IS REQUIRED
