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 planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over employees assigned to the Crisis Action Branch.

Duties

Applies highly specialized/compartmentalized homeland air defense, interagency and DSCA expertise to plan future operations analyze, develop, coordinate, direct and evaluate issues. Prepares and delivers oral and written presentations, authoritative documents/guidance of operation/planning/employment and strategy sessions. Actively performs as theater air component command/headquarters level operational plans and execution program analyst and subject matter expert. Leads the Operational Planning and serves as lead planner. Leads the Operational Planning and serves as lead planner. Analyzes, develops, coordinates, documents, and evaluates planning and programming actions/senior level decision COAs in appropriate manner and formats to meet Air Force, Major Command and Combatant Command requirements. Exercises supervisory personnel management 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 position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree(s) is desirable.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• Must exhibit a high degree of judgment, resourcefulness, originality, and the ability to foresee the impact of changing technology.
• May be required to work overtime.
• The employee is required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends and/or holidays and is subject to short or no-notice recall to duty for emergency situations or exercises.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an appropriate security clearance.
• Previous headquarters level adaptive and crisis action planning experience and is preferred.
• Experience working in or with Air Operations Centers (AOC) is preferred.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Leave accrual may/ may not be authorized upon request
• Superior Qualifications may/ may not 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, 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 knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to participate in the assessment and improvement of command level plans and programs for conducting major operations such as war, Homeland Defense, DSCA, NSSE, mobilization, exercise, rescue, and long-range and contingency planning, and operational strategies and support for AOC, ground and aerial operational capabilities, knowledge of various command entities involved in overall planning and execution of operations and evaluations; and knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods to issues concerning the capability and effectiveness of systems operations and their ability to meet mission needs which may include; conducting major air defense operations, mobilization, rescue, mission and flying operations, deployment, rescue, disaster relief operations, and/or special 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: Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to participate in the assessment and improvement of command level plans and programs for conducting major operations such as war, Homeland Defense, DSCA, NSSE, mobilization, exercise, rescue, and long-range and contingency planning, and ope1ational strategies and support for AOC, ground, and aerial operational capabilities. Knowledge of Air Force planning processes; the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones; methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions related to actual events; and the relationship of the various command entities involved in overall planning and execution of military operations and evaluations. Knowledge of Global Force Management orders and application of adaptive planning and the joint operational planning and execution system processes as they apply to operations planning and execution. Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive analysis and preparing solutions to resolve critical and substantive problems and issues of mission effectiveness and efficiency. Issues are immediate or long-term in nature, generally involve mission planning and execution. Ability to plan, organize. and negotiate effectively with senior analysts, military officers and management to accept and implement recommendations, where proposals involve critical and substantial resources, and require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures. Ability to interpret and deconflict frequently conflicting guidance from multiple sources, transforming it into clear concise and easily understood guidance. Must analyze multi-faceted, complex situations, develop courses of action for execution with impacts, and implement directed actions upon approval. Ability to draw together diverse concepts; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; negotiate and mediate complex issues; and maintain good working relationships. Detailed knowledge of joint and Air Force doctrine, adaptive and crisis action planning and operational concepts with particular emphasis on Homeland Defense Operations and Defense Support of Civil Authorities. Ability to lead planning teams; originate new ideas, projects, and methodologies; and execute projects within established time constraints. Ability to supervise employees using knowledge of personnel management regulations and procedures required to hire, train, and appraise employees. 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 Selfridge ANGB 29423 George Ave Bldg 304 Selfridge ANGB, MI 48045 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]