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 advice and administrative direction to personnel responsible for planning, scenario development and execution of operational level of warfare command and control exercises led by the 505th Combat Training Squadron (505 CTS) for the purpose of training the Joint Force Air Component Commander (JF ACC).

Duties

Analyses major Air Force Model & Simulation (M&S) programs to support planning, programming, and exercise processes to facilitate the implementation of M&S structure for exercise executions. Provide M&S expertise and guidance to develop, implement, and evaluate Air Force actions to improve integration and interoperability. Documents planning and programming recommendations in appropriate formats to meet Air Force M&S exercise requirements using AFMSTT models. Prepares and presents high level briefings. Prepares reports, responses to queries, justifications, and background papers on the technical aspects of areas of expertise and assignment.

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
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Position is designated Special-Sensitive, incumbent required to maintain a top-secret security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evening, weekend, holidays and/or overtime and in some cases with no-notice due to urgency of time sensitive matters.
• Incumbent must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• Travel by regularly scheduled commercial or military conveyance in accordance with Joint Travel regulations may be required in performance of temporary duty. Incumbent will occasionally be required temporary duty (Cond't)
• (Cond't) throughout the world including remote locations with limited facilities. These temporary duty assignments could range from short durations to 30 days, and longer, but are typically less than 30 days (Cond't)
• (Cond't) While every effort will be made to schedule these assignments well in advance of the travel, travel may be required with extremely limited notice. It is imperative that the incumbent have an unlimited ability to perform such travel.
• This is a designated testing position under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program, incumbent will be subject to random testing for drug use.

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-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes assignments require 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 critical command plans and programs, to include knowledge of programs and processes related to M&S activities. Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of critical M&S plans and programs. Knowledge of Air Force M&S 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. Knowledge of the relationship of the various Air Force entities involved in overall planning and execution of operations and evaluations related to M&S processes and systems. 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. 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 the mission, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of joint, Air Force organizations to provide staff guidance and/or conduct studies to determine and enhance M&S during exercises/tests. Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques to apply DoD, Joint, and Department of the Air Force M&S principles, concepts, and methodologies. Knowledge of DoD C4ISR principles, techniques, and relationships. Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, draw conclusions, conduct analysis, devise recommended solutions, and package the entire process in briefings, papers, or reports suitable for top management use and decisionmaking. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing and to establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships. Knowledge of and ability to run specific designated AFMSTI models as required. Knowledge of security practices for ensuring the safeguarding of classified information. 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]