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 perform as an Information Related Capability (IRC) employment strategist, operational analyst, and advisor to the Commander on Geographic Combatant Command IRC planning, coordination, employment, and assessment activities required for meeting NORAD and USNORTHCOM objectives in the information environment (IE).

Duties

Serve as an Information Related Capability (IRC) Strategist/Planner for NORAD and USNORTHCOM. Serve as an IRC Integrator and Coordinator for NORAD and USNORTHCOM. Serves as an Operator and Assessor for NORAD and USNORTHCOM IRC activities. Responsible for analyzing, projecting, requesting and managing NORAD and USNORTHCOM resources required to plan, integrate, and execute IRC activities.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov.
• This position has been designated as Special Sensitive. The employee is required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmental Information clearance as a condition of employment.
• 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
• This position is subject to CI polygraph for Special Access Programs (SAP).
• The employee is required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include nights, evenings, weekends and/or holidays and is subject to short-, no-notice, and/or 2-hour recall to duty for emergency situations or exercises.
• Will travel by military or commercial air to support real-world operations, exercises, conferences, meetings and other functions away from the duty site.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• In the performance of assigned duties, employee uses tact, diplomacy, and professionalism to promote effective working relationships with a variety of offices and agencies.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• This is a Centrally Managed Position in the Operations Career Field.

Qualifications

Conditions of Employment Continued: This position is designated by the Air force as a Test Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. Incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use. As a mandatory requirement for employment in this TDP, the incumbent is (A) to refrain from use of illegal drugs and (B) when required, to submit to urinalysis testing. The selectee must sign a statement acknowledging the position occupied is identified as a TDP. This is a KEY position IAW 32 CFR, Part 44 Appendix A and DoD Directive 1200.7. A Key Position is a Federal position that cannot be vacated during a war, national emergency, or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the parent Federal Agency to function effectively. Applicants for positions designated as "Key" positions who do not agree to this condition shall not be extended an offer of employment. The employee must be removed from the Ready Reserve and CANNOT become a member of the Ready Reserve while assigned to this position. May be required to perform N&NC/J3 Battle Roster functions during Exercise and Real World events. Battle Roster functions may include, but are not limited to, Crisis Action Center, Future Operations Center, Future Planning Center, Compartmented Planning and Operations Center, Targeting Cell, and other tasks as assigned. YA002 = Eligible for situational telework only, including Ad hoc, Emergency, or OPM prescribed "Unscheduled" Telework. This eligibility is separate and distinct from the employee's eligibility. A civilian employee's telework arrangement may be terminated at the discretion of the supervisor or at the employee's request. This position is Non-Combat Essential (NCE) IAW Section 1580 of title 10, USC, and DOES NOT provide civilian support to combat operations. Duties of this position are to provide support for expeditionary requirements and could be deployed to support emergency operations, humanitarian missions, disaster relief or other expeditionary missions in the continental United States or overseas, that are NOT considered "combat" locations. Employee must meet the medical and suitability requirements of the positions as outlined in OF-178 and sign the DD Form 2365 as a condition of employment. Physical/Medical examination is required as a condition of employment for pre-employment and as required, during employment. Incumbent must meet the requirements specified on the SF78, Certificate of Medical Examination and be able to continually perform the physical requirements of the duties. Any physical/mental condition that would cause the applicant to be a hazard to themselves or others is disqualifying. 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, Administration 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-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes expert knowledge of policies, regulations and precedents applicable to Joint OIE/IRC and analytical and evaluation methodologies for the assessment, development, and improvement of complex strategies to address CCMD requirements; mastery of systematic and empirical analysis through detailed data collection, use of rigorous qualitative methods and application of robust examination of results to provide program strategies, evaluation of analysis outcomes, impact analysis of current capability policy, and proposed organizational approaches for successful deployment and employment of capabilities; in-depth knowledge and understanding of how National Security Council led interagency programs are administered in order to select and apply special program evaluation and measurement techniques intended to develop, advocate and execute capability activities relating to strategic capabilities employment. 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: Knowledge of DOD Operations in the Information Environment (OIE) and Information Related Capability (IRC) and experience with their planning, integration/coordination, execution, and assessment in support of Combatant Command military objectives. Knowledge of DOD IRC policy and doctrine, sufficient to negotiate and defend controversial inter-command or inter-service IRC support issues with multiple government entities (i.e., DOJ, FEMA, DHS). Knowledge of IRC sources, organizations, and customers (sources such as goals, resources, objectives, and functions; organizations studied or served; and related customers and users). Skill to plan, obtain approval, execute, and assess complex OIE to accomplish command objectives defending the Homeland. Skill to plan, communicate and evaluate operations conducted remotely by subordinates, components, regions etc., in support of OIE. Skill to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, sufficient to analyze, research, strategize, present, and negotiate complex and sensitive issues with officials of diverse perspectives and views. Skill to communicate effectively with most senior leaders at a Command level (i.e., NORAD and USNORTHCOM), to include the Commander. Skill to organize and participate in or lead study teams tasked to originate new ideas, projects, and methodologies. Ability to analyze derived data, analytic structures and cost sharing, technical cooperation programs, and service directives relating to national defense activities. Ability to execute projects and/or studies within established financial and/or time constraints. Ability to recognize and 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 NORTHCOM 250 Vandenberg Street Suite B016 Peterson SFB, CO 80914 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]