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 Air Force Security Forces program analyst who provides Air Force military expertise in planning, developing, and evaluating major complex requirements capabilities plans.

Duties

1. Performs a broad range of highly complex and controversial qualitative and quantitative analyses of programs, policies, and issues which have a major impact on national deterrence policy in the development of protecting systems used in Joint warfighting mobilization, and similar operations or contingency plans. 2. Develops testing approaches to evaluate the effectiveness of new systems supporting war, mobilization, and similar operations or contingency plans. 3. Prepares position papers and presents high level briefings of conclusions; many being highly subjective and not readily susceptible to verification until actual operational situations are encountered. 4. Maintains a continuous liaison with Air Staff, other service headquarters counterparts, and other DOD offices to ensure that capability requirements development planning is consistent and integrated throughout the defense community.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
• 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/
• Recruitment incentives may/may not be authorized
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Position may be subject to random drug testing
• Work may require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period
• Part 1 The incumbent must complete Formal training in Defense Acquisition Certification Level(s) 1, 2 and 3 to include Capabilities Based Planning and Core Concepts for Requirements Management courses
• Part 2. as congressionally mandated for performing the duties of writing JCIDS requirements documents. Formal AFIT courses to include AF Acquisition 101 and Req 111
• Requirements Management Certification Training (RMCT)
• This position meets the administrative exemption criteria for the Fair Labor Standards Act (5 CFR 551.206).
• This position is temporary and has a Not-to-Exceed date. However, this position may be extended to the fullest legally allowable period without further competition. The appointment may also end early due to lack of work or funds

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicant has or will have within 120 days of closing this announcement at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 grade level or equivalent in the Federal service. This specialized experience includes, but is not limited to providing guidance and recommendations for new programs, policies, strategies, studies, and approaches; performing complex studies used to aid in the improvement and planning of operations, weapons, weapon systems, tactics, training, and strategies; and developing testing approaches to evaluate the effectiveness of new systems supporting war, mobilization, and similar operations or contingency plans. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. 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. 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 a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment of security operations and procedures for supporting major operations such as war, military operations other than war, mobilization, deployment. 2. Knowledge of airpower program 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 military operations and evaluations. 4. Knowledge of the DoD and AF acquisition processes and requirements capability policies. 5. Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies, and preparing solutions to especially broad, important, and critical operational and contingency areas. 6. Ability to plan, organize, and lead others in studies or projects and to negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations, where the proposals involve substantial Air Force resources and require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures. 7. Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, to negotiate complex issues and maintain good working relations. 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 AF Installation and Mission Support Center 2000 Allbrook Drive Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]