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 a senior operations planner/program analyst, providing management controls over Air Force planning systems and Air Expeditionary Force (AEF) scheduling and execution processes of the AEF Operations and Management Branch.

Duties

Directs, manages, and performs operations planning, scheduling, readiness and execution activities in support of the Air Expeditionary Force (AEF). Serves as planner, coordinator, and advisor for AFGSC regarding Joint and Air Force contingency and crisis action planning and readiness activities/processes. Represents Headquarters AFGSC, Directorate of Operations and Communications, Current Operations Division, and AEF Operations and Management Branch in a variety of functional areas and organizations.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance with SCI access
• 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
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours. And/or Shift work may be required which may include overtime and/or irregular hours.
• 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. (con't)
• (con't) Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• If the AFGSC Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) is activated, employee may be required to deploy to the Alt HQ for up to 30 days.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Disclosure of Political Appointments

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, 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-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations toward development and/or improvement of critical command plans and programs for conducting major operations such as war, mobilization, rescue, mission and flying operations, alert, deployment, rescue, acquisition, weapon system/training device upgrade/modification, PPBS, nuclear security, or similar operations. Knowledge of military command structure, missions, programs, and organizational relationships and 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. Knowledge of the various command entities involved in overall planning and execution of operations and evaluations in the area of command and control (C2). 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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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: Knowledge and understanding of all phases of Air Force Air Expeditionary Force (AEF) operations planning and execution. Knowledge of Air Force war planning systems and their relationship to the Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES) Extensive knowledge of the Deliberate and Crisis Action Planning and Execution Segments (DCAPES) planning system and AEF Online applications. Knowledge and understanding of the role and activities of the Functional Area Managers (FAM) at Air Staff and MAJCOM levels. Skills in written and oral communication; preparing briefings and/or presentations for senior level staff and higher headquarters. Skills in planning and executing complex projects, conducting evaluations, developing scenarios, and providing feedback to evaluated functions. Ability to recognize/analyze problems, conduct research, summarize results and make appropriate recommendations. 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 Barksdale AFB 345 Davis Avenue W Suite 223 Barksdale AFB, LA 71110 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]