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 Serves as a lead wargaming operations authority for NORAD and USNORTHCOM.

Duties

Serves as the Commands' expert for Joint and Combined wargaming and tabletop exercise planning and execution. Develops a strategic plan for Command wargaming capability to include detailed initiatives. Initiates and accomplishes strategic plan's initiatives. Exercises supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov.
• 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 posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Leave accrual may/may not be authorized upon request
• Work often requires travel away from the normal duty station on commercial aircraft
• May often be required to travel on holidays, and work weekends, and non-standard hours to support military operations
• The employee may be recalled to duty, may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays, and may be required to work overtime
• In the performance of assigned duties, employee uses tact, diplomacy, and professionalism to promote effective working relationships with a variety of offices and agencies
• This position has been designated as Special Sensitive. The employee is required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance as a condition of employment

Qualifications

Conditions of Employment cont... This position is designated by the Air Force as a Test Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. As a mandatory requirement for employment in this TDP, the incumbent is (A) to refrain from use of illegal drugs and (B) if required, to submit to urinalysis testing. The selectee must sign a statement acknowledging the position occupied is identified as a TDP. May be required to perform Battle Roster functions during Exercise and Real World events. Battle Roster functions may include, but are not limited to, Joint Personnel Operation Cell, Contingency Command Center, Future Operations Center, Joint Enabling Capability, and other tasks as assigned. These duties may require additional duty hours and/or alternate duty locations. This position is eligible for situational telework, which is separate and distinct from the employee's eligibility. DD Form 2946, DoD Telework Agreement and required telework training must be completed prior to participation in telework program. Under DODI 1035.01_DAFI 36-816, Telework Program, a civilian employee's telework agreement arrangement may be terminated at the discretion of the supervisor or at the employee's request. In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions; Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series, 0301. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes developing, integrating, testing, validating, and verifying tabletop exercise and wargaming tools for organization and Major Command's joint and combined exercises and wargames; integrating joint training requirements into existing and future wargames; designing, developing, and adapting mathematical, statistical, econometric, and other scientific methods and techniques; providing advice and insight into the probable effects of alternative courses of action; maintaining understanding of organization and Major Command's mission requirements and needs; investigating and applying advanced analytical and training operations techniques; and serving as a primary technical resource and authority for NORAD and USNORTHCOM tabletop and wargaming issues. 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-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 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: Knowledge of a broad range of wargaming and analysis techniques. Knowledge of missions, functions, goals, objectives, work processes, and sources of funding pertinent to conducting exercise and wargaming operations. Ability to apply various techniques to evaluate tabletop exercises and wargames. Skill in the application of methods and techniques to analyze and evaluate the effects of changes in program plans and funding. Skill in designing, building, and developing tabletop exercises and wargames; and operational expertise or related experience supporting air, land, cyberspace, space, and/or maritime operations. Skill to negotiate and defend findings and program support concepts. Skill in oral and written communication. 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 NORTHCOM 250 Vandenberg Street Suite B016 Peterson SFB, CO 80914 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]