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Duties

The primary purpose of the FUTURE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST position is to serve as Special Technical Advisor (STA) for Futures in the Campaign, Integration, Assessment and Futures Office within the NORAD and USNORTHCOM J7 (N&NC/J7) Training, Exercises, and Wargaming Directorate. Special Technical Advisor (STA) to Chief, Campaign, Integration, Assessments, and Futures Office Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the Futures portfolio and integrates each within the Campaign, Integration, Assessment and Futures' enterprises Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships within and for NORAD and USNORTHCOM Conducts Strategic assessment of policy, process, and procedures development and reviews, and represents the N&NC J7 CIAF Office at meetings, conferences, symposia and site visits that relate to duties assigned

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 posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• The employee is required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends and/or holidays and is subject to short- or no-notice recall to duty for emergency situations or exercises
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• May travel by military or commercial air to conferences, meetings and other functions away from the duty site
• In the performance of assigned duties, employee uses tact, diplomacy and professionalism to promote effective working relationships with a variety of offices and agencies
• Familiarity with multiple national and DOD documents is absolutely essential
• Bachelor of Science degree and Master’s degree are highly desired, but not required
• This position is Centrally Managed Position in the Operations Career Field

Qualifications

A Top Secret/Special Sensitive clearance is required for this position. The employee is required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Special Sensitive clearance as a condition of employment.. This position is designated by the Air Force as a Test Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. As a mandatory requirement for employment in this TDP, the incumbent is (A) to refrain from use of illegal drugs and (B) if required, to submit to urinalysis testing. The selectee must sign a statement acknowledging the position occupied is identified as a TDP. 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, Joint Enabling Capability, and other tasks as assigned. These duties may require additional duty hours and/or alternate duty locations. 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 Administrative and Program Series 0301. 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 knowledge and ability to thoroughly analyze national, interagency, DOD and Joint Staff publications, instructions, and directives, to include key strategic planning documents and assess their impact on NORAD and USNORTHCOM missions; knowledge of NORAD and USNORTHCOM's responsibilities, missions, and associated key documents impacting their roles as a bi-national and geographic combatant command respectively; knowledge of the DOD training, education and wargame planning and processes for resource development, modeling and simulation, and joint training systems and lessons learned. 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: Ability to thoroughly analyze national, interagency, DOD and Joint Staff publications, instructions, and directives, to include key strategic planning documents and assess their impact on NORAD and USNORTHCOM missions; skill in preparing oral and written communications Knowledge of the DOD training, education and wargame planning and processes for resource development, modeling and simulation, and joint training systems and lessons learned; knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. Skill analyzing Homeland defense, and Resiliency operations; skill to negotiate and defend ideas and support strategic concepts. 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 senior NORAD and USNORTHCOM leadership use and decision-making. Knowledge of NORAD and USNORTHCOM's responsibilities, missions, and associated key documents impacting their roles as a bi-national and geographic combatant command respectively. Knowledge of civilian and military personnel management concepts, principles, procedures; ability to plan, organize and direct the functions and staff of a small-sized organization. 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]