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 Associate Director for the Knowledge Operations Directorate, Air Force Director of Staff, Headquarters United States Air Force.

Duties

Serves as the Associate Director for the Knowledge Operations Directorate, Air Force Director of Staff. Develops goal and objectives for directorate and leads execution to achieve goals and objectives aligned with management's vision. Serves as the strategic planner on all matters pertaining to data analysis by syncing tasks, events, and Department of the Air Force (DAF) Senior Leader priorities to guide Senior Leaders discussions and decisions on policies, management of programming, budgeting, and execution of Air Force manning and resources. Manages the development and execution of Directorate's processes, projects, and portfolios. Oversees and performs staff assignments and administration related to Knowledge Operations responsibilities and activities for a Total Force military and civilian organization reporting to the Director of Staff, Headquarters Air Force. Performs a wide range of analytical and management functions in support of Air Force tasks and content integration for Senior Leader events.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• 3. Must be able 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
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Work may require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• 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 CONT'D
• CONT'D 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 is a Centrally Managed Position in the Scientist and Engineer Career Field. PCS will be paid in accordance with JTR Vol. 2 and applicable Air Force Regulations.

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, Professional and Scientific Positions, Operations Research Series 1515 BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Degree: in operations research; or at least 24 semester hours in a combination of operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, science, or subject-matter courses requiring substantial competence in college-level mathematics or statistics. At least 3 of the 24 semester hours must have been in calculus. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: 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 mastery knowledge of one or more specialized areas of operation research sufficient to apply new analytical developments, methodologies, and research findings to broad readiness studies of an unprecedented nature; Mastery knowledge of research techniques and concomitant ability to obtain information concerning readiness studies to perform sound analyses; Extensive knowledge and mastery of the application of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of program effectiveness or the improvement of complex management processes and 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: 1. Mastery of quantitative and qualitative analytical and evaluative methodologies used to address complex organizational issues. Includes the ability to develop new methodologies and/or theories where current approaches are obsolete or do not support evolving directions and strategies. 2. Expert knowledge of requirements, staff functions (including program management, staffing procedures, collaboration and coordination, Air Force Corporate Process, Strategic Planning and Programming System, etc.), the sequence and timing of key events and milestones, implementing policy and other actions, programming, and force structure as they apply to the organizational environment of the Department of Defense and the Department of the Air Force to include understanding of military organization and commander issues sufficient to initiate and develop data to drive strategic plans, policies, and programs to support Air Force active duty, Air Reserve Component, Civilians, and Contractors. 3. Ability to evaluate and assess program effectiveness in all echelons of command, prepare reports on accomplishment of program objectives, support a detailed integration effort, and developing recommendations while representing a wide variety of viewpoints and synthesizing complex, and often competing, information and viewpoints, to resolve issues, and to develop options and recommendations for senior Air Force leaders. 4. Comprehensive skill in communicating effectively with tact and diplomacy, orally and in writing, to advocate positions; to respond to criticism of the organization's functions or performance; to explain programs, functions, and activities and gain understanding logically and effectively of the organization's efforts by concerned publics; and to negotiate effectively complex issues, programs, and functions with people having varying levels of understanding and to maintain good working relationships. 5. Extensive planning skills and ability to independently manage short- and long-term projects and to cultivate and sustain positive working relationships to project completion. 6. Ability to lead individuals and simultaneously manage multiple projects in a leadership capacity, and ability to perform any civilian responsibilities and manage any contractors. 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

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

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]