About the Position: This position serves as an Operations Specialist, DE-0301-03 in Army Futures Command (AFC), Support Battalion located in Austin, Texas. AFC exists to modernize the way the Army does business by creating a space of endless possibilities to explore, develop, and test new methods, organizations, and technologies. Visit us on www.armyfuturescommand.com and join the team leading the Army into the future!

Duties

Responsible for managing, planning, preparing, and executing of the Army Futures Command (AFC) Support Battalion operational functions, activities, reporting criteria, orders production; managing taskers, ceremonies, and special events. Report regular progress of operational matters to the Chief, Operations Officer. Implement subsequent guidance to mitigate and address unusual technical problems. Coordinate and synchronize day-to-day AFC Support Battalion (AFCSB) operations for events and services. Provide situational awareness for actions necessary to maintain health, life, safety and mission essential functions in accordance with AR 500-3, US Army Continuity of Operations Program Policy and Planning. Lead working groups and AFCSB staff through the Military Decision Making Process (MDMP) during operational planning and exercise design development. Coordinate and synthesize all staff inputs to the development of AFCSB plans and orders in areas concerning emergency management, antiterrorism and force protection issues. Coordinate and manage ceremonies and protocols for special events and distinguished visitors (DV).

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Under crisis operations, expanded work hours, 7-day work week, or extended duty hours may be required.
• Secret security clearance required.
• May require a three-year probationary period.
• Business Travel (TDY) may be required up to 25% of the time.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Researching mission requirements for input on developing Emergency and/or Contingency plans; 2) Developing and implementing After Action Reports; AND 3) Analyzing completed exercises for effectiveness and reporting status to management officials. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (DE-2/GS-11).

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this grade level, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address FN-W0G1AA US ARMY FUTURES COMMAND HQ DO NOT MAIL Austin, TX 78701 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk