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 the Senior Sensitive Activities (SA) Program Analyst for Special Operations Force (SOF) resources.

Duties

Serves as Senior Analyst conducting capability assessments and resource estimates for existing and conceptual Sensitive Activities (SA), Counterterrorism (CT) efforts, and other Special Programs (SP) to support USSOCOM's acquisition actions and strategic planning process (SPP) decisions. Provides expertise for assessment of SOF SA, CT, and SP capabilities and resources in shaping future SOF force structure. Conducts detailed analysis and provides recommendations during the SPP to the Sensitive Activities Resources and Operations Synchronization (SAROS) forum, Senior Steering Board - Sensitive Activities (SSB-SA), and other command section forums, based on National and Commander guidance, mission analysis, and professional judgement. Directs and analyzes studies that involve SA, CT, or SP capabilities, missions, or organizations, to include: system analysis, concept and threat evaluation, joint service solutions, and staffing or other resourcing requirements. Leads teams of military or civilian professionals and technical personnel in conducting complete analytical studies. Evaluates program management estimates and develops program or system alternatives. Develops recommendations and presents program resource briefings to senior decision makers. Oversees and ensures the collection of program resource inputs from internal and external sources, manages the independent analysis of the information, leads the formulation of resourcing recommendations, and prepares or presents decision briefs to representatives of the Sensitive Activities Resources and Operations Synchronization (SAROS) forum, Senior Steering Board - Sensitive Activities (SSB-SA), including HQs USSOCOM Joint Directors, Chief of Staff, and the Deputy and Vice Commanders, as well as external DoD decision makers. Exhibits strong organizational knowledge and skill in planning, organizing, and leading team studies and work. Able to negotiate effectively with senior decision-making officials to accept and implement recommendations consistent with established DoD and USSOCOM resourcing policies, and which require substantial command resources or extensive changes to established procedures. Applying broad leadership and command/management expertise, acts as USSOCOM's Sensitive Activities Analysis Officer, responsible for day-to-day management, formulation, and defense of highly complex, often controversial SA program submissions. Serves as USSOCOM expert and lead for the Sensitive Activities Resources and Operations Synchronization (SAROS), a forum chaired by the USSOCOM Vice Commander and charged with reviewing emerging Sensitive Activities (SA), Counterterrorism (CT) efforts, and other Special Programs (SP) resource and operational issues for synchronization and decision-making. Advises the Special Programs Assessment Director and other senior USSOCOM decision makers on SA, CT, or SP programming issues. Reviews and improves program approaches in pursuit of relatively stable and well-supported SA programs. Provides comprehensive independent program analysis to evaluate all aspects of Sensitive Activities (SA) programs and resourcing of USSOCOM acquisition, manpower, operational and support requirements. Ensures the accuracy of reviews and compares funding profile recommendations against acquisition lead times and delivery schedules to ensure programs' compliance with acquisition and resourcing standards. Develops a comprehensive understanding of USSOCOM component command mission requirements sufficient to make reasonable and accurate resource recommendations on USSOCOM operational and support programs. Mastery of qualitative and quantitative techniques to analyze and evaluate the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of USSOCOM SA, CT, or SP Programs. Leads studies and analyses to identify and propose solutions to broad, important, and complex resourcing problems for which previous studies and established techniques are inadequate. Incumbent is responsible to ensure the core classified national information protection security disciplines of information are fully covered from a policy and programmatic viewpoint to ensure overall information protection requirements meet mission requirements. Analyzes documents and ensures the sensitivity of documents is protected from unauthorized users. Establishes priority processing of classified information. Complies with provisions of: Executive Order 13526, Classified National Security Information; DoD 5200.1.R, Volumes 1-4, Information Security Program; DoDM 5105.21, Volumes 1-3, Sensitive Compartmented Information Administrative Security Manual; and Headquarters United States Special Operations Command security policy for marking, handling, and storing, and safeguarding classified national information documents.

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
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours
• 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
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartment Information (SCI) access.
• Work may require travel away from the normal duty station on military and commercial aircraft to conduct training and evaluate programs.

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. 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 mastery knowledge of advanced program analysis and organizational principles and practices, and comprehensive knowledge of classified program requirements, regulations, guidelines, principles, and processes; and a thorough knowledge of operations and planning in the classified environment. High degree of skill in analyzing classified materiel requirements for interoperability, functionality, compatibility, and feasibility to produce fully justified options presentable to higher levels of management for use in defending program and resource requirements decisions for present and future capabilities. Ability to plan, organize, and develop studies or projects and to negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations. 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: 1. Knowledge and experience in USSOCOM and DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) principles, the USSOCOM and DoD Strategic Planning Process (SPP), and USSOCOM and DoD acquisition and life cycle management policies and procedures; analyzing, evaluating, and interpreting the impact of legislative, policy and regulatory decisions on operational requirements and acquisition programs. 2. Knowledge of concepts and practices needed to evaluate contractor proposals and activities, as well as resourcing and program evaluation methods. 3. Knowledge and skill in selecting and applying independently a variety of analytical methods and techniques to resourcing processes and in recognizing and analyzing resourcing problems, conducting research, summarizing results, and formulating appropriate program recommendations. 4. Skill in stratifying resources against approved programs; presenting, defending, and justifying Sensitive Activity (SA), Counterterrorism (CT), and Special Programs (SP) decisions at program reviews; analyzing impact of budget actions on major force programs; and forecasting accurate long-range funding requirements. 5. Skill in verbal, written, and visual explanation, presentation, and defense of resourcing information. 6. Ability to apply program analysis techniques to make effective recommendations in the decision-making process and to plan and execute complex, multi-faceted projects and lead or participate in collaborative cross-functional teams. 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. ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: 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. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. This position is a Financial Management Level 3 certified position, IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NOAA) of 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d. Incumbent shall comply with the requirements of this certification program.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address SOCOM 7701 Tampa Point Blvd MacDill AFB, FL 33621 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]