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 an Air Force Component Command Air Force headquarters level program analyst, applying foreign affairs and statistics experience to conduct assessment of all phases of campaign support planning and execution, to include Security Cooperation.

Duties

Apply foreign affairs, and/or statistical analysis experience to inform the AFSOUTH decision cycle. Record observations about the present conditions within Partner Nations that are relevant to AFSOUTH and SOUTHCOM objectives and desired conditions and/or end states. Documents planning decisions in appropriate formats to meet Air Force, Major Command, and Combatant Command requirements. Actively participates in security cooperation and strategic planning to improve organizational direction and focus using strategic planning tools and techniques. Prepares and delivers oral presentations such as briefings, training sessions, consultations, and strategy sessions with other staff service functions and activities to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters, and convey information relative to proposed changes in assignments.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with a SCI.
• 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
• May travel by military or commercial air to conferences, meetings, or other functions away from the duty site.
• This position is designated as a KEY position IAW AFI 36-507. Duties of this position are essential to the accomplishment of wartime/contingency operations. Incumbents of key positions must be removed from (con't)
• (con't) military recall status if alternative for filling of the position during an emergency are not available.
• 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.
• This is a TERM position NTE 22 September 2027; the individual selected for this position may be extended without further competition. Current Federal civilian employees may apply for this position using “Reinstatement” eligibility (cont')
• (con't) and if selected, a break in service of at least 3 calendar days may be required prior to appointment to this position.
• This is an Obligated Position in which an employee has return rights. Upon the employee’s return, incumbent may be required to vacate this position. When an obligated position is filled, the selected employee is required to (con't)
• (con't) sign an agreement acknowledging that (s)he is aware of the obligation and accepts the fact that (s)he may be displaced under reduction in force procedures at a later time. (con't)
• (con't)The individual selected for this position may be extended or made permanent without further competition.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.

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 includes knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of security cooperation plans, programs, and projects 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. 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 of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to participate in the assessment and improvement of Air Component/Numbered Air Force command-level plans and programs for conducting security cooperation activities, major operations such as war, mobilization, deployment, PPBS, exercise, foreign military sales, acquisition, special operations, rescue, or similar operations. Knowledge of Air Force and command program goals and objectives; the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones; 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. Knowledge of the application of foreign affairs expertise as it applies to assigned programs; and assigned weapons systems. Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies and preparing solutions to resolve substantive problems and issues of effectiveness and efficiency of work operations in command plans & programs. Ability to plan, organize, and negotiate effectively with senior analysts and management to accept and implement recommendations, where proposals involve substantial resources, and require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relationships. 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 Davis Monthan AFB 3515 S Fifth Street Davis Monthan AFB, AZ 85707 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]