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Duties

The primary purpose of this position is: To perform as a Management and Program Analyst and subject matter expert (SME), to conduct a wide variety of studies, analyses, evaluations, planning, programming, budgeting, and execution management for the formulation, presentation, evaluation, coordination, and justification of USSOCOM programs and requirements resourcing, for development of the USSOCOM Program Objective Memorandum (POM). Conducts coordination, synchronization, and interface with Office of Secretary of Defense, Joint Staff, Service Departments, Combatant Commands, and within the USSOCOM enterprise including briefs with senior DoD and USSOCOM leadership for decision and guidance to prioritize resourcing current and future Special Operations Forces (SOF) operations, investment, development, and modernization programs. Duties: Conducts independent analysis and assessment involving all aspects of command programs and resources for all classified and unclassified SOF activities, force structure, manpower, and capabilities to provide prioritization and program development, evaluation, and defense recommendations that support the development of the USSOCOM Program Objective Memorandum (POM) and other resourcing processes. Serves as a USSOCOM expert of the Planning and Programming phases of the DoD PPBES cycle from development of strategic guidance and the formulation and staffing of a POM thru the submission of the POM to OSD and adjudication through Program/Budget Review (PBR). Provides comprehensive program analyses for resourcing of USSOCOM acquisition, manpower, operational, and support requirements and develops recommended courses of action. Defends independent analysis and evaluation involving all aspects of command manpower, force structure, programs and resources and presents program resource decision briefings to senior decision makers and OSD decision forums. Responsible to ensure the protection of classified and sensitive information, employ operational and information security, and ensure that core classified national information protection security disciplines of information are fully covered from a policy and programmatic view point to ensure overall information protection requirements meet mission requirements.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• 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/
• Work may occasionally require travel away from normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft, either within or outside the continental United States
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET/Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance
• This is a Centrally Managed Position in the Operations Career Field. PCS will be paid in accordance with JTR Vol. 2 and applicable Air Force Regulations
• This position is designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. The employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. (cont'd)
• Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety
• 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 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 comprehensive knowledge of the theory, principles and applications of DoD PPBES cycle, the DoD Strategic Planning Process, Manpower Engineering, and DoD acquisition and life-cycle management. Detailed knowledge of the POM development schedule and its execution. Sufficient to formulate and consolidate program resourcing decisions for use in POM and budget documents, recurring issues and review/out-of-cycle reprogramming and resourcing negotiations; Comprehensive knowledge of missions, programs, and resources; the sequence and timing of key program events and acquisition milestones; and methods of evaluating program and resourcing effectiveness. To include knowledge of organizations and key administrative functions and their relationship to resource programming; and Expert knowledge of and skill in a wide range of qualitative and or quantitative methods and techniques used in program evaluation and fiscal analysis. With a high degree of skill in applying these techniques to develop and compare alternative program and budget actions, and to determine and defend optimal approaches to resourcing of programs. 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 of US Special Operations Forces in the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps, the Joint SOF Headquarters and Theater Special Operations Commands, and their functions, capabilities, equipment, and tactics, techniques, and procedures. Comprehensive knowledge of DoD PPBES principles, the DoD Strategic Planning Process, Manpower Engineering, and DoD acquisition and life-cycle management policies and procedures. Comprehensive knowledge of OSD resource systems to include the DoD Resource Data Warehouse (DRDW), Program Resources Collection Process (PRCP), Standard Data Collection System (SDCS), Select and Native Program (SNaP) data collection system, the Comptroller Information System (CIS), and the Manpower Validation Process with skill in the extraction and input of data to meet OSD and Joint Staff submissions and timelines. Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Expert knowledge of and skill in a wide range of qualitative and or quantitative methods and techniques used in program evaluation and fiscal analysis, sufficient to conduct research, summarize results, and formulate appropriate program recommendations and communicate results in verbal, written, and/or visual explanation, presentation, and defense of resourcing information. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, protect sensitive information, and establish and maintain productive working relationships with key individuals and groups internal and external to the organization. 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 SOCOM 7701 Tampa Point Blvd MacDill AFB, FL 33621 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]