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Job opening: OPERATIONS PLANNING SPECIALIST

Salary: $82 830 - 107 680 per year
Published at: Aug 26 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
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 program analyst/manager, applying experience to direct planning, execution, and reporting of assigned program.

Duties

Responsible for planning, developing, and executing of major Joint, Air Force, and MAJCOM AOC/AFFOR training programs that support one or more of the following areas: flight and mission, war, mobilization, exercise, rescue, acquisition, special operations, contingency, training, and long-range strategy for joint, AF, and multi-national operations. Resolves day-to-day funding and programming issues as they pertain to the execution of the current and future budgets to support assigned programs. Provides technical guidance, leadership, advisory support, and assistance on an entire project and/or major phases for broad and varied operations. Prepares and presents briefings of conclusions; many being highly subjective and not readily susceptible to verification until actual operational situations are encountered. Maintains a continuous liaison with Air-Component Staffs, other service headquarters counterparts, DOD offices, and Program Offices to develop, plan, and integrate Joint All-Domain Operations into assigned program objectives. Accomplishes professional development and maintains technical proficiency.

Requirements

  • U.S. Citizenship 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
  • TRAVEL AND RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID.
  • All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
  • Work requires occasional travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
  • Employee will be required to obtain and maintain Top Secret Clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information access.
  • Position may include additional program security requirements in order to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
  • Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
  • Operations, planning, and/or intelligence experience related to Air Operations Center and Air Force Forces tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) is critical to the successful completion of the work.
  • This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program.
  • Superior Qualifications will be considered.
  • Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
  • Leave accrual may be authorized upon request

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-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: (1) in-depth knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques, to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations toward development and/or improvement of methods and programs in support of major operations such as war, mobilization, deployment, exercise, command and control, ISR, rescue, or similar operations; (2) In-depth knowledge of the various command entities involved in overall planning and execution of operations and evaluations; and the ability to convey advanced concepts and technical procedures. 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. Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of command level Air-Component Headquarters (AOC and AFFOR) operations plans and programs for conducting major operations such as war; mobilization; deployment; planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE); exercise; joint operations; technical operations; military tactics and strategy; acquisition; rescue; Information and Cyberspace Operations; Information Security; Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR); or related AOC operations. Other related systems include Control Reporting Center (CRC)/Air Defense (AD), Tactical Air Control Party (TACP), Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3), cryptologic modernization or Command and Control (C2) systems. 2. Knowledge of Air Force and command program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions related to actual events; and the relationship of the various command entities involved in overall program planning and execution of military operations and evaluations. 3. Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies; and preparing solutions to resolve substantive problems and issues of effectiveness and efficiency of work operations in a major command program. 4. Ability to plan, organize, and negotiate effectively with senior analysts and management to accept and implement recommendations, where proposals involve substantial resources, and require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures. 5. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relationships. 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 Non-AFSOC Hurlburt Field 212 Lukasik Avenue, Suite 217 Hurlburt Field, FL 32544 US
  • Name: Total Force Service Center
  • Phone: 1-800-525-0102
  • Email: [email protected]

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