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Duties

The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as missile defense operations specialist providing U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) and Director of Global Operations (J3) with situational awareness and operational advice on missile operations and global missile defense to meet both deterrence and decisive national security objectives. Duties Provides strategic-level expertise on matters pertaining to missile defense. Implements Presidential, Secretary of Defense (SecDef), and OSD policy and guidance; and Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) instructions, guidance, concepts, and doctrine for incorporation into command strategic policy and operational guidance. Represents the division and directorate across a variety of organizations.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• This posn 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/
• Infrequent TDYs can be anticipated. Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military and/or commercial aircraft
• The incumbent will be required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance as a condition of employment. Access to Special Access Programs may be required
• 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
• Superior qualifications consideration
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours which may include evenings, weekends, off-duty hours on call, extended work hours (e.g., 12-hr shifts), varying duty hours, and/or holidays
• Overtime and/or emergency overtime may be required
• This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions

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, 0301. 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 in-depth knowledge of missile defense architecture, capabilities, authorities, doctrine, organizational responsibilities, and command and control constructs; Knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of operations toward improvement of critical command plans and readiness for conducting major operations; 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; and Knowledge of the various command entities involved in overall planning and execution of operations and evaluations. 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: In-depth knowledge of missile defense architecture, capabilities, authorities, doctrine, organizational responsibilities, and command and control constructs. Knowledge of joint war fighting doctrine, joint combatant command structure, and global command and control constructs. Ability to participate in operational planning teams and operational assessment groups that affect ongoing operations. Ability to execute projects and/or studies within established time constraints. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; articulate complex issues; and maintain good working relations. 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 US Strategic Command 105 Washington Square Ste 233 Offutt AFB, NE 68113 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]