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Duties

The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as Table Top Exercise (TTX), Senior Leader Seminar (SLS), and Wargame Planner and/or Workgroup Lead for Homeland Defense (HD) and Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) exercises, responsible for planning and executing TTXs, SLSs, and Wargames to train NORAD and USNORTHCOM staff in their homeland defense and civil support missions and test/refine warfare theories and develop tactical, strategic, and doctrinal solutions. Duties: Wargame Operations Specialist. Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of a Wargaming Operations team, ensuring the planning and execution of joint and combined exercises and wargaming with air, land, maritime, and civil expertise utilizing representative models and simulations to comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer needs. Wargame Analyst. Serves as a senior analyst in the Wargaming Division and adversary subject matter expert (SME) advisor. Coordinates analytical support, leads, participates in, and hosts wargame meetings and enabling events with representatives of attending Services and government agencies. Training Specialist. Serves as a Wargaming Training and Friendly Forces Planner, SME and principal action officer for N&NC/J7 Wargaming Division. Assesses the effectiveness of wargame programs, objectives, scenarios, vignettes, etc. and implement major changes to those requirements during exercise planning and/or execution. Team Lead. Responsible for communicating and effectively integrating the Commands policies, plans, procedures, actions, and milestones to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of planning, development, modification, execution, engagement, evaluation and analysis of wargame, TTX, and SLS events.

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
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Advance in hire may/may not be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume.
• Leave accrual may/may not be authorized upon request.
• This is a Centrally Managed Position. PCS expenses if authorized will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations.
• This position has been designated as Special Sensitive. The employee is required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmental Information clearance as a condition of employment.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft in accordance with Joint Travel Regulations in performance of temporary duty (TDY).
• In the performance of assigned duties, employee uses tact, diplomacy, and professionalism to promote effective working relationships with a variety of offices and agencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Conditions of Employment (Cont.) 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. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive position presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. The selectee must sign a statement acknowledging the position occupied is identified as a TDP. Employee may be required to work non-traditional duty hours and/or be "on call" after normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends and holidays. Overtime may be required on short notice. Shift work may be necessary during exercises, crises, or contingencies. Frequently, incumbent may be required to be on a two or four-hour recall. 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. YA002 = Eligible for situational telework only, including Ad hoc, Emergency, or OPM prescribed "Unscheduled" Telework. This eligibility is separate and distinct from the employee's eligibility. A civilian employee's telework arrangement may be terminated at the discretion of the supervisor or at the employee's request. 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, Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series, 0301 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes expert Knowledge in developing, planning, and executing wargames and TTXs/SLSs for NORAD's and USNORTHCOM's joint and combined exercises; integrating joint training requirements into existing and future models and simulations; providing advice and insight into the probable effects of alternative courses of action; maintaining understanding of NORAD and USNORTHCOM mission requirements and needs; and serving as a primary subject matter resource and authority for NORAD and USNORTHCOM wargaming operations and exercise issues. knowledge of the functions, goals, objectives, and work processes pertinent to conducting Combatant Command and Bi-national Command training exercises. Knowledge of current military law, national strategy, national response framework, join plans, policies, plans, and guidance. Knowledge of crisis response processes and the command-and-control systems. 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-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 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: Skill in the management of detailed planning and execution of multiple wargames and exercises. Knowledge of the functions, goals, objectives, and work processes pertinent to conducting Combatant Command and Bi-national Command training exercises. Knowledge of current military law, national strategy, national response framework, joint plans, policies, plans and guidance. Skill in applying Joint Training System concepts to meet exercise and training objectives and reporting responsibilities. Knowledge of crisis response processes and the command and control systems. Knowledge of foreign disclosure, security policies and procedures. Skill in written and oral communication. Skill in managing several projects simultaneously. Skill in leading wargaming and exercise planning events, to negotiate and defend ideas and support wargaming and exercise concepts. Skills in the preparation of broad and difficult comprehensive management studies to propose solutions to challenging management problems. 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]