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Duties

The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as a lead electromagnetic spectrum operations (EMSO) analyst planning, organizing, developing, and analyzing electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) programs to inform policies, regulations, directives, doctrine, and procedures for operational and exercise support to Joint Force Commanders and Combatant Commands (CCMDs); to provide the DoD EMS enterprise with assessments, strategies, recommendations, and courses of action (COAs) to achieve desired EMS effects within joint, war, mobilization, and contingency plans/operations; and to provide informational products and training to inform battlefield awareness during pre-crisis and crisis activities. Applying electromagnetic spectrum operations (EMSO) experience, analyzes, develops, and evaluates detailed plans, goals, and objectives for long-range implementation of assigned major military program(s). Develops planning and programming recommendations and/or decisions to meet Department of Defense (DoD) EMS enterprise requirements. Actively participates in strategic and operational planning to improve organizational and DoD joint electromagnetic spectrum operations (JEMSO) community direction and focus. Prepares and delivers a variety of products and 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

• 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
• The incumbent will be required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance as a condition of employment.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military and/or commercial aircraft.
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours which may include evenings, weekends, varying duty hours, and/or holidays.
• Overtime and/or emergency overtime may be required.

Qualifications

Conditions of Employment cont... This position is designated by the Air Force as a testing designated position under the civilian drug testing program. It is mandatory for the incumbent to refrain from the use of illegal drugs and misuse of prescription medication. If requested, the incumbent must submit to urinalysis testing. Prior experience or education in the operational analysis of EMS dependent systems such as communications systems, radar systems, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) systems, sensor systems, signals processing, electromagnetics, and network systems is highly desired. 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, 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 expert knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of critical electromagnetic spectrum (EMS)-dependent combatant command plans and programs for participating in or conducting major operations such as all/cross/multi-domain operations, force employment, training, deployment, mobilization, acquisition, special operations, exercises, contingency, crisis response, or similar operations; knowledge of DoD, Joint Staff, Service, and combatant command structures, 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; and knowledge of the various DoD and command entities involved in overall planning and execution of operations and evaluations. 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: Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of electromagnetic warfare (EW) and/or joint electromagnetic spectrum operations (JEMSO) plans and programs for conducting major operations at the strategic, operational, and tactical levels (e.g., war, mobilization, deployment, exercise, contingency response, crisis action, special operations, acquisition, training, or similar operations). Knowledge of and ability to apply electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) policy, procedures, and planning tools, as well as EMS/EW capabilities and limitations to real-world and exercise contingency/crisis action planning, the development of Mission Scenario Events List (MSELs) for exercise support, EMS vulnerability assessments, and integration of EW into military operations. Knowledge of EMS superiority 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. Knowledge of DoD, Joint, Service, national intelligence community organizations, structures, missions, and functions, as well as the interrelationships of entities involved in the overall planning and execution of EMS dependent military operations and evaluations. Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies; conducting unbiased research, assimilating disparate data, and rendering knowledgeable assessments of the implications of such data; and in preparing effective recommendations and solutions to especially broad, important, and severe military operational and contingency areas related to the DoD's ability to leverage EMS capabilities under conditions of urgency and pressure. Ability to plan, organize, and lead others in studies or projects and to negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations where proposals involve substantial resources and/or require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; to negotiate complex issues; and to 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 US Strategic Command 105 Washington Square Ste 233 Offutt AFB, NE 68113 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]