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 provide support to various Special Access Programs directly contributing to the division's mission essential support to the DCS, Operations, (AF A3), the Chief of Staff (CSAF) and the Secretary of the Air Force (SECAF).

Duties

Serves as Management and Program Analyst in the Headquarters Air Force DCS Studies Group. Works with the Director in planning, organizing, and overseeing the activities of the Directorate. Performs duties while working across the DoD, Joint Staff, other Services and Agencies.

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 position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Recruitment Incentive may/may not be authorized for this position
• Must be able to obtain and maintain TOP SECRET security clearance
• Must be able to obtain and maintain access to DoD Special Access Programs as a condition of employment
• May be required to submit to a counter-intelligence scope polygraph
• Travel throughout the U.S. and overseas on military or civilian aircraft to coordinate activities may be required. Travel time can vary up to 14 hours.

Qualifications

Conditions of Employment cont... 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. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. 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; Management and Program Analysis Series, 0343. 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 mastery knowledge of advanced management and organization principles and practices for a variety of special access programs; expert knowledge of planning, programming, and budgeting regulations, guidelines, and process; extensive knowledge of Department of Defense and Air Force planning, acquisition, and management processes to provide guidelines and advisory services in support of long-range Air Force war, mobilization, exercise, deployment, and similar operations planning efforts; advanced knowledge of military command structure, missions, programs, and organizational relationships and program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions as related to actual events. 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: Comprehensive knowledge, extensive experience, and proven expertise in Air Force special access program capability requirements and their factors/considerations, analysis of same, determination of improvement options for execution, and related policy/guidance. Commanding knowledge of DoD, Joint, and USAF structures, missions, programs, policies, and organizational relationships to facilitate effective advancement of Air Force capabilities. Knowledge of the programs or organizations and activities to assess the political and institutional environment in which decisions are made and implemented. Skill in leading small, expert groups to generate ideas in support of highly complex Department of Defense initiatives. Ability to plan, organize, evaluate, and present highly complex technical material or highly complex issues that may have controversial findings or both, using appropriate language with executive level leadership at all levels of the DoD. Ability to plan, organize, evaluate, and present highly complex technical material or highly complex issues that may have controversial findings or both, using appropriate language with specialists and/or non-specialists, facilitating the ability to formulate a decision. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in order to articulate and advocate AF positions with respect to mission set, direct staff studies for general officer review, and facilitate the condensing of extremely technical input into layman's terms without altering basic content. Ability to work effectively under the pressure of tight time frames and rigid deadlines. 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 AFELM and Other DoD Entities - Pentagon 1720 Air Force Pentagon Washington, DC 20330 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]