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Duties

Primary Purpose: to serve as a senior future operations advisor, planner, and coordinator for North American Aerospace Defense Command's (NORAD) Operations Directorate (N/J3). Plans, designs, develops, coordinates, and executes a variety of operations-related activities in support of Commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command's (CDRNORAD's) assigned mission sets (i.e., provide Aerospace Warning, Aerospace Control, and Maritime Warning), strategic priorities and objectives, and desired outcomes. Exercises control over nonsupervisory employees assigned to NORAD Future Operations Division, Future Operations Branch (N/J35O). Serves as a future operations advisor, planner, analyst, and coordinator for N/J3. Lead and Subject Matter Expert for NORAD coordination of Operation NOBLE EAGLE Execution Orders. Augments future operations and crisis-action planning teams to facilitate Commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command's timely strategic and operational decision making during major exercises and real-world contingencies and crises.

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
• 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
• Position requires ability to critically think through, plan, design, refine, coordinate, and execute CCMD-level activities ISO assigned processes, projects, and tasks.
• 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 require operating out of an alternate location(s) for an extended period(s) of time.
• Will occasionally be required to work during weekends and non-standard hours and on holidays to support NORAD-related activities, e.g., to support training exercises and/or attend multi-week conferences
• May be required to support short-notice taskings and 24/7 operations in support of time-sensitive and/or high-visibility taskings and “surge" and/or extraordinary scenarios.
• Work occasionally requires travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.

Qualifications

Conditions of Employment Continued: 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. This is a KEY position IAW 32 CFR, Part 44 Appendix A and DoD Directive 1200.7. A Key Position is a federal position that cannot be vacated during a war, national emergency, or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the parent Federal Agency to function effectively. Applicants for positions designated as "Key" positions who do not agree to this condition shall not be extended an offer of employment. The employee must be removed from the Ready Reserve and CANNOT become a member of the Ready Reserve while assigned to this position. 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, 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 of doctrine and operations involving: countering air and missile threats; [U.S.] homeland defense; joint air control; joint planning; and joint air, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum, information, and space operations; knowledge of Major and/or Joint Command staff processes; knowledge of how to use information systems that are typically used in command and/or operations centers'; and knowledge of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of CCMD headquarters-level plans, operations, and programs. 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. Knowledge of doctrine and/or operations involving: countering air and missile threats; [U.S.] homeland defense; joint air control; joint planning; and joint air, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum, information, and space operations. 2. Knowledge of Major and/or Joint Command staff processes; e.g., use of corporate structures. 3. Knowledge of how to use information systems that are typically used in command and/or operations centers. 4. Knowledge of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of CCMD headquarters level plans, operations, and programs; specifically, must be able to gather, assemble, and analyze facts; conduct analysis (e.g., analyze the sequencing and timing of key events and milestones; and when required, be able to develop and promote recommended COAs to address challenges and/or advance the mission). 5. Ability to plan, design, refine, coordinate, and execute CCMD-level activities ISO assigned processes, projects, and tasks; when accomplishing assigned tasks, ability to adhere to relevant administrative procedures and corporate structure related processes, product requirements, and timelines. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 6. Ability to plan, prepare, and deliver oral presentations, training programs and sessions, and consultations and strategy sessions for senior management and leadership to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters, and convey information related to proposed recommendations. Ability to develop and coordinate a variety of professional papers and electronic correspondence, documents, and products (e.g., U.S. Code, formal letters, primer papers, letters of agreement, memorandums of understanding, position papers, reports, staff studies, staff summary packages, briefings, charts, bullet background papers). 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 NORAD 250 Vandenberg Street Suite B016 Peterson SFB, CO 80914 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]