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Duties

The primary purpose of this position is: To function as a recognized expert performing professional support to examine, evaluate, and conduct reviews, assessments, and analysis of Air Force nuclear enterprise activities. Duties: Researches and/or investigates nuclear programs, policies, products, events, and services within modernization and recapitalization, sustainment, human capital, and operations to assist in resolving critical problems, improving program efficiency, recommending thoroughly researched solutions and assisting with follow-up to senior management officials. Recommends and leads a broad range of highly complex and controversial, qualitative and quantitative analyses, and organizational assessment strategies and policies in modernization and recapitalization, sustainment, human capital, and operations. Prepares and presents effective and comprehensive high-level briefings of conclusions, many being highly subjective and not readily susceptible to verification until actual operational situations are encountered. Defines critical issues/problems, collects data from various sources, assesses data, build products, and determines/develops new effective and efficient methods and approaches to meet management needs and/or 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/
• 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
• Superior qualifications consideration
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
• Graduate of military professional education programs or civilian equivalent level professional certification is highly desired
• Knowledge of Air Force Nuclear Deterrence Operations, doctrine, organizational constructs, and associated weapon systems is highly desired
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours
• May be required to perform other related duties as assigned
• Position is designated Special Sensitive and requires eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) (cont'd)
• to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. (cont'd)
• Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions present a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety

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-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes comprehensive knowledge of the various command entities involved in overall planning and execution of operations and evaluations; Comprehensive knowledge and ability to participate in study teams; originate new ideas, projects, and methodologies; and execute projects and/or studies within established financial and/or time constraints; Previous experience in nuclear enterprise processes, nuclear weapons operations, logistics transportation, and/or maintenance. 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-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 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: Expert knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of critical organizational plans and programs participating in or conducting major operations such as mission; tactical training; deployment; mobilization; Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE); special operations; and contingency or similar 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 they relate to actual events to include Nuclear Deterrence Operations and the assessment of the nuclear mission. Skill in applying nuclear-related background, knowledge, and experience to complex issues facing the nuclear community. Skill to conduct and process analysis relating to nuclear planning, transformation, future concepts, and capability requirements. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, negotiate complex issues, and maintain good working relationships. Ability to assess the status and build products that enable AF/A10 to advocate and explain the important role of the nuclear deterrence capability, the importance of reinvigorating the nuclear enterprise from a stewardship perspective, and the contribution of nuclear capabilities to the strategic deterrence posture. Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, draw conclusions, conduct analysis, devise recommended solutions and package the entire process in briefings, papers, or reports for top management use and decision- making. 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.

Contacts

• Address HQ USAF and Support Elements - Pentagon 1720 Air Force Pentagon Washington, DC 20330 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]