Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a senior level programming analyst to analyze, develop, and evaluate issues, and direct the preparation and presentation of NAF-wide inputs to the Future Years Defense Plan (FYDP).

Duties

Represents NAF Wings and DRUs as the primary Exercises Operational Planner, executes planning activities, provides strategic/operational guidance, and assists on all matters relating to NAF exercise activities. Coordinates with exercise branch of the AFRC Force Generation Center (FGX), HQ USAF, MAJCOMs and COCOMs. Actively participates in strategic planning and budgeting to improve organizational direction and focus using strategic planning tools and techniques. Represents NAF Wings/DRUs and coordinates with COCOM, MAJCOM, NAF/CNAF, and AFRC FGC in exercise planning meetings and conferences where NAF operational units and forces are projected to participate in future Air Force, joint, or interagency world-wide exercises or activities. Conducts, leads, and/or participates in the activities in NAF A5X to ensure the Exercise Plans Branch/Readiness Branch complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs. Actively manages NAF planning and programming decisions to meet Air Force and MAJCOM requirements.

Requirements

• Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s)
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• PCS expenses will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations, more information on PCS benefits/requirements may be found at the following link: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing
• Rated flying experience is highly desirable but not required.
• Knowledge, skill, ability, and experience as a rated instructor/evaluator aircrew member in one of the aircraft in AFRC associate or equipped inventory is highly desirable but not required. The duties do not require the incumbent to fly.
• Must have in-depth knowledge of operational unit training, scheduling and deployment procedures.
• Must be able to understand operational unit limiting factors associated with planning for various deployments in support of Building Partnership, Theater Security Cooperation Plans and Deployments for Training.
• These include predeployment training requirements of aviators, specific theater reporting instructions and how those impact unit preparations, resource requirements and the details associated with a Unit Deployment Project Office.
• Plans experience is desirable.
• Incumbent may be required to fly in military or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty (TDY) assignments. Duty assignments may include TDY to foreign countries.
• Must possess a high degree of tact and diplomacy and demonstrated leadership and managerial abilities.
• Incumbent will be required to maintain effective relationships with members of COCOMs, MAJCOMs, NAF/CNAF, service headquarters, external agencies/organizations, and potentially with members of embassies or foreign/host nation delegations.
• Overtime may be required as workload demands.

Qualifications

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. 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:1) mastery level knowledge of COCOM, MAJCOM (including AFRC), NAF/CNAF, and AFRC Force Generation Center (FGC) exercise planning/readiness policies, including the deliberate and contingency planning and processes for the purpose of integrating AFRC operational units and forces into joint/interagency world-wide exercises; 2) mastery level knowledge of military operational principles, practices, and organization; ability to recognize the interrelationships of the various aspects of exercise planning, and skill in integrating and analyzing such information in order to evaluate and make appropriate recommendations as well as to report on the status of events; 3) mastery level knowledge of Air Force and AFRC operation concepts, logistics policies and procedures, and financial management methods and procedures applicable to the management of resources, including personnel management procedures and policies as they relate to NAF operational units and forces; 4) mastery level knowledge and ability to develop and advocate for programmatic and Congressional resources using the Department of Defense Planning, Programming and Budgeting System (PPBS) and National Guard and Reserve Equipment Appropriation (NGREA) to ensure appropriate resources are procured to support Wing and Direct Reporting Unit (DRU) readiness, modernization, and recapitalization; 5) Mastery level knowledge of Program Objective Memorandum (POM) process to identify unit requirements to satisfy National Defense Strategy and to develop budget forecasts, cost projections, financial exhibits, unfunded requirements justifications, POM narratives, offsets and disconnects, reclamas, and issue papers submissions to meet those requirements. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Mastery level knowledge of COCOM, MAJCOM (including AFRC), NAF/CNAF, and AFRC Force Generation Center (FGC) exercise planning/readiness policies, including the deliberate and contingency planning and processes for the purpose of integrating AFRC operational units and forces into joint/interagency world-wide exercises. 2. Mastery level knowledge of military operational principles, practices, and organization; ability to recognize the interrelationships of the various aspects of exercise planning, and skill in integrating and analyzing such information in order to evaluate and make appropriate recommendations as well as to report on the status of events. 3. Mastery level knowledge of Air Force and AFRC operation concepts, logistics policies and procedures, and financial management methods and procedures applicable to the management of resources, including personnel management procedures and policies as they relate to NAF operational units and forces. 4. Mastery level knowledge and ability to develop and advocate for programmatic and Congressional resources using the Department of Defense Planning, Programming and Budgeting System (PPBS) and National Guard and Reserve Equipment Appropriation (NGREA) to ensure appropriate resources are procured to support Wing and Direct Reporting Unit (DRU) readiness, modernization, and recapitalization. 5. Mastery level knowledge of Program Objective Memorandum (POM) process to identify unit requirements to satisfy National Defense Strategy and to develop budget forecasts, cost projections, financial exhibits, unfunded requirements justifications, POM narratives, offsets and disconnects, reclamas, and issue papers submissions to meet those requirements. 6. Knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods and procedures, and skill in evaluating plans and exercises to develop comprehensive reports. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; negotiates complex issues, and maintain good order, discipline and working relations. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Dobbins ARB 1635 Mimosa Drive Ste 130 Dobbins ARB, GA 30069 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]