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 a unit Program Analyst pertaining to Guardian Angel training requirements, conduct, critically analyze and develop air and ground operational scheduling program and processes, evaluate issues, develop recommendations to resolve tactical problems and issues of effectiveness and efficiency of work operations.

Duties

Applying military Special Operations experience, analyzes, develops, and evaluates scheduling processes, and issues and develops recommendations to resolve substantive problems and issues of effectiveness and efficiency of work operations. Using military Special Operations experience, actively participates in Wing, Group and Squadron strategic planning to improve organizational direction and focus using strategic planning tools, higher headquarter guidance and techniques. Prepares and delivers oral presentations such as briefings, training sessions, consultations, and strategy sessions with Wing, Group and Squadron staff service functions and activities to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters, and convey information relative to proposed changes in assignments. Documents Wing, Group and Squadron planning and programming decisions in appropriate formats to meet Air Force and Major Command requirements.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• 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/
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, with short to no advanced notice, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Overtime and/or emergency overtime may be required

Qualifications

This is a Temporary position NTE September 30, 2024. The individual selected for this position may be extended without further competition. Current Federal civilian employees may apply for this position using "Reinstatement" eligibility and if selected, a break in service of at least 4 calendar days may be required prior to appointment to this position. 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-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge and experience in Air Force Operations (A3) especially in relation to Guardian Angel and Special Operations. 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 operations such as war, mobilization, rescue, mission operations, deployment, special operations, or similar operations. Knowledge of Special Operations Forces (SOF) employment methods including parachuting, SCUBA diving, Flying duties/responsibilities, amphibious vehicles, all-terrain vehicles and other land based infiltration methods. Knowledge of military command structure, 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. 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: 1. Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to participate in the assessment and improvement of squadron and command level plans and programs for conducting major operations such as war, mobilization, deployment, exercise, special operations, rescue, or similar operations. 2. Knowledge of Air Force and command program goals and objectives; 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 program planning and execution of military operations and evaluations. 3. Knowledge of the application of AF Special Operations military and Guardian Angel (Pararescue and Combat Rescue Officer) expertise as it applies to assigned programs; and assigned weapons systems. 4. Ability to apply military rescue experience and expertise to assigned programs and/or weapons systems. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relationships. 5. Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies, and preparing solutions to resolve substantive problems and issues of effectiveness and efficiency of work operations in a Wing program. 6. Ability to plan, organize, and negotiate effectively with senior analysts and management to accept and implement recommendations, where proposals involve substantial resources, and require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures. 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 JBLM - McChord Field 100 Col Joe Jackson Blvd Suite 1006 JBLM - McChord Field, WA 98438 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]