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 enhance USAF and DoD understanding and knowledge of Chinese/People's Liberation Army (PLA) aerospace by providing high quality, unclassified research, published material, agile education and outreach on Chinese/PLA aerospace developments in the context of U.S. strategic imperatives in the Asia-Pacific region.

Duties

Conducts Research and Evaluation of Chinese National Military Strategy and Doctrine. Supports development of written policy advice for DoD. Writes detailed scholarly research papers/reports and prepares briefings/presentations in support of and as a result of Director approved and/or directed research. Represents the USAF and Air University in direct dealings with foreign military leaders, foreign civilian officials, authors, and US embassy personnel. Support the Annual China Aerospace Conference. Support maintenance of the CASI China Aerospace Library.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• PCS expenses are NOT authorized
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Knowledge and proficiency as a China military analyst in one capacity or another, such as having served as an attach in Beijing, Hong Kong, Taiwan or another Asia country where the candidate routinely used China-related skills and
• or in an analytic or policy capacity in the United States Government USG a U.S. think tank or Federal Funded Research Development Center (FFRDC) or major academic institution and experience in more than one such capacity is highly desired.
• Knowledge in the PLA Air Force (PLAAF), PLA Rocket Force (PLARF), PLA Naval Aviation or PLA Strategic Support Force is highly desired
• Knowledge and proficiency in Mandarin (reading translation) in at least one of the expert knowledge areas (PLAAF, PLARF, PLA Naval Aviation or PLA Space operations) is desired.
• An advanced academic degree in relevant field/fields of study such as but not limited to History/Military History, China/Asia Studies,...
• International Relations, International Security Studies, Strategic/Security Studies, Political Science, Public Policy, etc., is highly desired.
• Knowledge and proficiency in speaking Mandarin is highly desired.
• A demonstrated record of applying qualifications as delineated, certified by either the Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) or equivalent test within the last three years, or
• by documented equivalent proficiency from a previous employer or letter of reference is highly desired.
• Incumbent may be required to travel by commercial or military conveyance to perform temporary duty.
• Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

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, Language Specialist Series, 1040 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 knowledge and proficiency in Mandarin (reading & translation) in at least one of the expert knowledge areas (PLAAF, PLARF, PLA Naval Aviation or PLA Space operations). Requires proficiency in speaking Mandarin. Extensive knowledge of Chinese culture and government, as well as expert knowledge in one or more of the following areas: PLA Air Force (PLAAF), PLA Rocket Force (PLARF), PLA Naval Aviation, and PLA Strategic Support Force. Knowledge of U.S. national military strategy and U.S. national security strategy to the extent of being able to apply results of the Pacific region studies to recognize issues of significance to U.S. military strategists and national policymakers. Requires the ability to interact effectively with the U.S. national defense community. 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. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. 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. Knowledge and proficiency in Mandarin (speaking, reading & translation). Extensive knowledge of Chinese culture and government, as well as expert knowledge in one or more of the following areas: PLA Air Force (PLAAF), PLA Rocket Force (PLARF), PLA Naval Aviation, and PLA Strategic Support Force. Ability to relate Chinese military developments and emerging trends to their potential significance to U.S. national military strategy. 2. Knowledge of and skill to use a variety of scholarly graduate-level research techniques to analyze, synthesize and evaluate security and defense issues. 3. Ability to teach graduate-level seminar courses and mentor graduate-level research, focused on China aerospace, US-China relations, and Chinese aerospace/military capabilities. 4. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. 5. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing. 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 JB Anacostia-Bolling 12 Brookley Avenue Washington, DC 20032 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]