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 Air Force program analyst and subject matter expert in developing and disseminating planning, programming, and provide expert guidance and advice on security affairs to Air Force headquarters staff and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) subordinate command activities affecting Air Force resources.

Duties

Applies Security Forces, Force Protection and Base Defense experience, analyzes, develops, and evaluates issues, and develops recommendations to resolve substantive problems and issues of effectiveness and efficiency of work operations in a major command program. Documents planning and programming decisions affecting Force Protection in appropriate formats to meet Air Force and Major Command requirements. Actively participates in strategic planning to improve organizational direction and focus using strategic planning tools and techniques. Prepares and delivers oral presentations such as briefings, training sessions, consultations, and strategy sessions with other staff service functions and activities to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters, and convey information relative to proposed changes in assignments.

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
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Security clearance.
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Position is subject to random drug testing.
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Eligible for a Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA) which is subject to change without notice
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft/vehicle to conferences, meetings, or functions away from the duty office/location. Travel may include overnight stays.

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 Mangement. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes applying knowledge of physical security principles, policies, and methodologies to perform the command's security program and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning and effectiveness of program operations toward development and/or improvement of critical command plans and programs for conducting major operations such as war, mobilization, mission and flying operations, deployment, rescue, foreign military sales, acquisition, weapon system/training device upgrade/modification, PPBS, special operations, or similar operations. 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-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 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: Expert knowledge of required and commonly applied security (physical, personnel, industrial, information and operational), law enforcement, nuclear security, Air Provost, combat arms and force protection concepts, tactics, techniques and procedures that direct effective execution education and training programs at unit, base, MAJCOM levels to analyze requirements and resolve well-defined questions regarding effective education, training and force development programs. Knowledge of DoD and service security policies, instructional design practices, theory, evaluation procedures and documentation necessary for the most efficient and effective management of security forces career progression requirements and education and training programs. Knowledge of planning, programming, budget and execution (PPBE) requirements, policies, and detailed instructions necessary to implement, manage and evaluate Security Forces education, training and force development and career progression programs. Knowledge of overall security forces missions, functions, and structure. Skill in preparing high-quality written technical reports and in communicating orally to work out solutions to problems and to present project results. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing within and outside the organization, with program managers, commanders, high-ranking government officials and representatives of industry and academia and ability to work harmoniously with all levels of personnel within and outside the component. Ability to validate and assess training requirements, establish program and organizational objectives, monitor progress, assess achievements, analyze problems, and develop timely, economical, innovative education ,manage training program solutions and direct multi-disciplinary project teams comprised of functional, technical, and instructional professionals. 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

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

********************ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ACTIVE DUTY SERVICES MEMBERS********************

ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:

• Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
• Branch of Armed Forces
• Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
• Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
• Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
• Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
• Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
• Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.

Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt

Contacts

• Address JB Pearl Harbor-Hickam 655 Vickers Avenue JB Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI 96853 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]