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 CONR-1 AF (AFNORTH & AFSPACE) senior program analyst for the Special Access Programs Office.

Duties

Develops goals and objectives that integrate organization and special Technical Operations Branch objectives. Researches, interprets, analyzes and applies Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Instructions, Air Force Instructions, ACC Directives, USNORTHCOM, and USSPACECOM Instructions guidelines and policies as they apply to Special Technical Operations and compartmented programs. Directs all aspects of the Command's STO Functions, activities, planning, programming, and budgeting responsibilities. Keeps the command leadership apprised of STO policies, directives, and issues from a national to local, military and civilian perspective; ensure CONR-1AF (AFNORTH & AFSPACE) is appropriately engaged in STO activities and dialogue with USAF, USNORTHCOM and USSPACECOM; ensures AF reserve, guard, subordinate Wing/Groups and units are adequately prepared to meet their STO tasking per JCS CONPLAN operations. Research, identify, assess; and document CONR-1AF (AFNORTH & AFSPACE) STO-related deficiencies, requirements, solutions, and issues; represent, advocate, and support the Command's STO interests and needs within the modernization planning process. Sets and adjusts priorities based on organization priorities and consideration of difficulty and requirements of assignments such that the experience, training, and abilities of staff are effectively utilized to meet organization and customer needs. Identifies requirements and initiates requests for additional resources including personnel, overtime, equipment, supplies, and space to ensure success in meeting goals and objectives. Supports efforts associated with CONR-1AF (AFNORTH & AFSPACE) research and development, operations, and operations support, developmental and operational testing and evaluation, operational exercises, mission planning, crisis response planning and execution, course of action development and execution, and contingency and post crisis activities in support of STO, and Special Programs. Plans, coordinates, and supervises execution of STO crisis response planning and exercise conferences throughout the planning process. Supports and integrates improved technological methodologies in briefings and other related tasks for STO meetings and STO conferences, including summaries and analysis of results. Provides guidance, assistance, and training to CONR-1AF (AFNORTH & AFSPACE) and unit planners and their staffs to ensure continuity of effort and the orderly management and execution of the operations support functions. Assesses all pertinent issues found during STO planning, strategy concepts, and other information relative to development of CONR-1AF (AFNORTH & AFSPACE) STO crisis response planning and exercise programs in each theater area.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• This is a Centrally Managed 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/
• Position is designated special-sensitive and requires eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive Information
• Involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAPs)To fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position A non-disclosure agreement must be signed. A favorable suitability determination is required before appointment
• Position includes additional program security requirements in order to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position, to include Counterintelligence; a Polygraph may be required.
• 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 pre-employment drug testing
• 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. Category II/Tye 5/Code O
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• 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.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• Overtime may be required as workload demands and in some cases with no-notice due to urgency of time sensitive matters. Periodic shift work may be required.
• Rated Air Force aviator experience (e.g., electronic warfare officer, navigator, pilot) is highly desired.
• Employee will be required to report all foreign travel and contact with foreigners while in this position.
• Department of Defense certification, Security Fundamentals Professional Certification and Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC)
• Conferral is required within 2 years of the established employee EOD/initial assignment date to this position Accordance with DoD 3305.13-M, DoD Security Accreditation and Certification.
• The listed certification requirements may not be deleted or modified without the written approval of the AF Security Functional Authority or their delegated security career field representative.

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. 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 (1) Comprehensive knowledge of long-range doctrine, joint vision, and strategic planning goals and objectives and of command level plans and programs for conducting major operations such as war, mobilization, deployment, PPBS, exercise. Integrated Joint Special Technical Operations (IJSTO), acquisitions, special operations, rescue, Information Operations, Cyber Operations, or similar operations; (2) Knowledge of the application of military rated aviator (e.g., air battle manager, pilot, or navigator) expertise as it applies to assigned programs and assigned weapons systems;(3) utilizing command program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions related to actual events; and the relationship of the various command entities involved in overall program planning and execution of military operations and evaluations. 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 long-range doctrine, joint vision, and strategic planning goals and objectives and of command level plans and programs for conducting major operations such as war, mobilization, deployment, PPBS, exercise. Integrated Joint Special Technical Operations (IJSTO), acquisitions, special operations, rescue, Information Operations, Cyber Operations, or similar operations. 2. Knowledge of the application of Air Force military rated aviator (e.g., air battle manager, pilot, or navigator) expertise as it applies to assigned programs and assigned weapons systems; Air Force and command program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions related to actual events; and the relationship of the various command entities involved in overall program planning and execution of military operations and evaluations. 3. Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of command level plans and programs for conducting major operations such as war, mobilization, deployment, PPBS, exercise. Integrated Joint Special Technical Operations, acquisitions, special operations, rescue, Information Operations, Information Security, Cyberspace Operations, or similar operations. Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies, and developing solutions to broad, important, and service command operational and contingency areas; and applying complex security concepts and principles to meet mission requirements and improve security of STO/SAP programs. 4. Knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of agency organizations to provide input to CONR-1 AF (AFNORTH & AFSPACE), Combatant Commands, MAJCOMs, and HHQs. 5. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 6. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization. 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 Selfridge ANGB 29423 George Ave Bldg 304 Selfridge ANGB, MI 48045 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]