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: To serve as the Deputy Chief, J38 located at United States Central Command (USCENTCOM), sharing with the Division Chief the full scope of responsibilities for managing the activities of the division. Represents the Division Chief officially, and when acting for the Division Chief, possesses the same authority and prerogatives.

Duties

Plans, organizes, and oversees the current and future activities of the HQ USCENTCOM, Operations Directorate, Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) and Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) J38 Division Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities Develops, analyzes, and evaluates detailed plans, goals, and objectives for Headquarters, United States Central Command Theater Air and Missile Defense plans Participates in discussions, meetings, committees or special projects and presents briefings and prepares recommendations and reports

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
• Position is Centrally Managed in Operations career field
• Incumbent must appropriately handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise
• Incumbent may be required to travel on military and commercial aircraft
• Work may require frequent or long-term CONUS or OCONUS travel away from the normal duty station
• Incumbent may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays
• Position requires accompanying the HQ USCENTCOM staff and performing assigned duties in both exercise and actual wartime situations; this may require operation in both field conditions and a combat zone
• "This is a Supervisory Position." A 1 year supervisory probationary period is required if applicant selected has not previously met this requirement.

Qualifications

Position is designated special-sensitive and incumbent must be able to obtain and retain a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) based on a Tier 5 investigation. A nondisclosure agreement must be signed. This position is emergency-essential. In the event of a crisis situation, the incumbent, or designated alternate, must continue to perform the Emergency-Essential duties until relieved by proper authority. The incumbent or the designated alternate may be required to take part in readiness exercises. This position cannot be vacated during national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively. This meets the criteria of an Emergency-Essential position and requires that the incumbent, or the designated alternate, be removed from any military recall status. Employee must sign DD Form 2365 as a condition of employment. This is a Mission Essential (ME) position performing a Mission Critical Function (MCF) which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions. IAW, DoDI 3020-42, Defense Continuity Programs. 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. 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 comprehensive knowledge of DoD and HQ USCENTCOM headquarters organization, vision, strategy, authorities, and missions, to effectively integrate IAMD and C-UAS activities to achieve organizational and National level objectives; expert knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative IAMD and C-UAS activities for the assessment and improvement of command level operations and plans for conducting major operations to include but not limited to combat operations, exercises, special operations, or similar missile defense related operations; expert ability to plan, organize, and lead others in studies or projects and to negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations, where proposals involve substantial resources, and require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures. 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: Comprehensive knowledge of DoD and HQ USCENTCOM headquarters organization, vision, strategy, authorities, and missions, to effectively integrate IAMD and C-UAS activities to achieve organizational and National level objectives. Expert knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative IAMD and C-UAS activities for the assessment and improvement of command level operations and plans for conducting major operations?? to include but not limited to combat operations, exercises, special operations, or similar missile defense related operations. Experience with military intelligence and the broader U.S. Intelligence Community to understand and assist subordinate staff with coordination and integration with the Joint Staff, OSD, across Geographic Combatant Commands and Subordinate Commands. Expert ability to plan, organize, and lead others in studies or projects and to negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations, where proposals involve substantial resources, and require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures. Advanced knowledge of program management principles, qualitative and/or quantitative methods, tools, concepts methodologies, to recognize and analyze facts and problems, conduct research, draw reasonable conclusions, summarize results, identify changes and trends and make appropriate recommendations to make improvements or solve problems. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and evaluate the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors within USCENTCOM HQ and its Components; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, with technical accuracy; discuss and negotiate complex issues; and maintain 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 CENTCOM 7115 South Boundary Blvd MacDill AFB, FL 33621 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]