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 an Operations Planning Specialist under the duty title of Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Operations Planner in the Joint Reconnaissance Center (JRC) in the Joint Fires and Reconnaissance Division (J32) of Headquarters USNORTHCOM Directorate of Operations (J3).

Duties

Supports the Director in planning, organizing and executing planned and ad hoc activities of the JRC. The ISR Operations Planning Specialist provides support to the Director in the management of the JRC. Provide ISR/IAA operational/intelligence analysis to support short and long-term strategic planning and operational activities that enable national agencies and USNORTHCOM staff elements, along with subordinate (cont. below) and/or component commands to proactively posture themselves in executing its mission and roles. Supports operational ISR/Air planning and operations for critical theater security cooperation program with foreign governments.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov.
• A Top Secret/Special Sensitive clearance is required for this position. The employee is required to possess and maintain a Top Secret/Special Sensitive as a condition of employment. Per AFGM2017-36-04, dated 4 Oct 17, (cont. below)
• the investigative requirement CANNOT be waived for special sensitive positions.
• Employee must possess extensive background in ISR/IAA technical expertise and operations
• This is a Centrally Managed Position. PCS will be paid in accordance with JTR Vol. 2 and applicable Air Force Regulations.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• This position is designated by the Air force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. The incumbent is (A) to refrain from use of illegal drugs and (B) if required, (cont. below)
• to submit to urinalysis testing. The selectee must sign a statement acknowledging the position occupied is identified as a TDP [Code O, Category 11/ Type 5- Sensitive Info (AF)].
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• The employee may be required to work non-traditional duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays and is subject to short or no-notice recall to duty for contingency or emergency operations or exercises.
• Desired: Familiarity with air operations in reconnaissance platforms (manned or unmanned) from an aircrew perspective. Desired: Familiarity with the National Strategy for Homeland Security, National Response Plan, and National Defense Strategy.
• Desired: Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish, both orally and in writing. Language proficiency - G (proficient) and language reading, speaking, listening, and writing proficiency - 30 (general professional proficiency).
• Superior Qualifications may be authorized upon request
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• All current federal employees must have a minimum performance rating of acceptable or higher to be considered for placement
• May be required to travel away from normal duty station on MILAIR and/or commercial air
• May be required to perform Battle Roster functions during Exercise and Real World events. Battle Roster functions may include, but are not limited to, Joint Personnel Operation cell, Contingency Command Center, Future Operations Center, (con't)
• (con't) Joint Enabling Capability, and other tasks as assigned. These duties may require additional duty hours and/or alternate duty locations.

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, Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series, 0301. 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 and understanding of military strategic, operational and tactical concepts, principles and processes in all dimensions of ISR to provide technical analysis of short and long-term strategic planning activities; knowledge of current military law, Joint doctrine, Joint plans, policies , and practice, as well as a comprehensive understanding of US government treaties, agreements, multi-lateral and bi-lateral international agreements, U.S. security requirements and arrangements and other pertinent laws, doctrine, policies , and procedures to support in the planning, organizing, and overseeing the activities of the JRC. The ISR Operations Planning Specialist provides technical support to the Director in the management of the JRC. 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: 1. Knowledge of IAA/ISR/DSCA/Air policies, principles, concepts, guidance, procedures, and technical and operational areas. 2. Knowledge of military law and doctrine; Joint policies and procedures; DoD, Services and Joint organizational structures; national intelligence organizations, state and federal emergency organizations, other pertinent interagency organizations such as FEMA, OHS, DOJ, DOS, DOE, and EPA, etc. 3. Knowledge of military strategic and tactical concepts, principles, processes in all domains-- air, land, maritime--and civil support. Knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of DOD organizations to provide command level staff guidance and/or DSCA and Emergency Management activities and functions. Knowledge of relationships of the various combatant command missions and organizations and the respective agents for those commands involved in overall planning and executing military operations and evaluations. 4. Skill to react in a high stress environment to intense domestic event situations, make critical characterization judgments , formulate recommendations that may have major national impact/consequences and transmit those recommendations clearly and concisely to possibly the highest civilian authority in the Government. Skill in executing deliberate and crisis action planning within a Combatant Command headquarters. Skill in oral and written communication in order to negotiate and defend ideas and support operational concepts. 5. Skill in planning, organizing, and directing the functions and staff of a small-sized organization. 6. Skill in developing operations and contingency plans in support of objectives and mission. 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 NORTHCOM 250 Vandenberg Street Suite B016 Peterson SFB, CO 80914 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]