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Duties

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Senior Program Analyst for Special Operations Forces (SOF) Planner and Programmer within the Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Plans and Requirements at Headquarters US Air Force, having responsibility for leading SOF planning and programming for the Rapid Global Mobility and Special Operations Forces Division. This position requires leveraging SOF expertise in developing and disseminating expert guidance and advice to Air Force headquarters staff. Duties: Reports to Rapid Global Mobility and Special Operations Forces Division Chief in planning, organizing, and overseeing the activities of the Special Operations Forces Branch. Serves as planning analyst charged with full technical responsibility for planning, analyzing, and/or evaluating the effectiveness of assigned projects that develop Air Force strategic logistics readiness planning, concepts, and long range resource allocation activities. Applies Air Force Special Operations Forces expertise, develops, interprets, and implements policies and procedures to provide planning guidance to facilitate the identification and determination of alternative ways to achieve the best mix of conventional and special operations forces, equipment, and support attainable, within fiscal constraints, for major mission and operational plans. Develops new methods for evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions and processes in support of major Air Force mission and operational plans.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Incumbent of the position is required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• 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
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• May travel by military or commercial air to conferences, meetings, or other functions away from the duty site.
• Duties may require member to work hours beyond the scope of a normal work day during certain occasions.
• This position meets the administrative exemption criteria for the Fair Labor Standards Act (5 CFR 551.206).
• 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.
• Drug Test requirement was modified to comply with AFI 90-508 Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program, 28 August 2014.

Qualifications

Condition of Employment: This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions present a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. It is required that you (a) refrain from the use of illegal drugs and (b) if requested, submit to urinalysis testing. 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, Management and Program Analysis 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 expert knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods used to access and improve critical plans and capabilities. Knowledge needed to participate in or conduct strategy initiatives for Air Force strategic planning decisions. Skill needed to apply analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the future operating environments and military capabilities. Knowledge of military command structure, mission, strategy, and organizational relationships, the sequence and timing of key events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions as related to actual events. Ability to plan, organize, and develop studies or projects and to negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations, where the proposals involve substantial Air Force resources, require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures, or may be in conflict with previous planning actions. 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 of the Department of Defense planning, programming, budget and execution system. Knowledge of Department of the Air Force policy, procedures, and schedules for developing Program Objectives Memoranda and the President's Budget Review; methods for developing long-range plans and budget forecasts, cost projections, financial exhibits, unfunded requirements justifications, POM narratives, offsets and disconnects, reclaims, and issue papers. 2. Knowledge of Air Force plans and programs 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. 3. Knowledge of the relationship of the various Air Force entities involved in overall planning and execution of Air Force programs, and the manner in which the PPBE process supports them. 4. Knowledge of, and skill in, the application of Air Force Special Operations Forces expertise as it applies to assigned programs, and knowledge of weapons and related support systems. 5. 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 top management use and decision-making. 6. Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy. Negotiates complex issues and maintains good working relationships. 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 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]