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Duties

Summary: The primary purpose of this position is to serve as senior expert advisor to the Air Force Learning Division with focus on developing/integrating Air Force (AF) policy, programs, and procedures for the PhD and graduate education programs. The area of emphasis is on the development of strategic methodologies for programs that ensure recruitment, development, utilization and retention of Airmen with PhDs and graduate education. Overall, this position is responsible for the development, execution, evolution, coordination, and oversight of programs, strategies, and framework. Duties: 1. Serves as senior advisor to Developmental Education branch chief and staff in the development of Air Force PhD and graduate education policy and programs to meet AF requirements and return on investment in support of the National Defense Strategy and Air Force Mission. 2. Serves as senior advisor to the Branch Chief and staff in the theory and practice of learning and education to include professional military education (PME), graduate education, professional continuing education (PCE), Air Force training and leadership development - including officer, civilian, and enlisted issues. 3. Primary liaison to key stakeholders to include: Career Field Managers, Developmental Teams, Functional authorities on critical programs. Advises key stakeholders on the vision, mission, intent, policies and procedures of the PhD and graduate education program. 4. Performs special projects in an area of AIDL responsibility as directed by the Branch Chief, A1DLE. Organizes, coordinates, and prepares for meetings in support of the A1DL mission.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• 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
• Superior qualifications consideration may be authorized for this position
• Incentive for prior work or active duty experience to determine leave accrual may be authorized for this position
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specializedexperience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS-1701, General Education and Training Series. Basic Requirement for GS-1701 Positions: Degree: that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position. NOTE: You MUST submit a copy of your transcripts. AND In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience for GS-1740-12 which includes wide ranging knowledge of DoD, Air Force Federal, and industry concepts, laws, principles, practices, procedures, and standards as they apply to the functional career field at. Comprehensive knowledge of policies, concepts, and procedures affecting the Air Force's functions in order to effectively administer assigned personnel/manpower/services Air Force wide program(s). Knowledge of learning and education to include PME, sponsored graduation education programs, leadership development and assessment, and plans and programming practices and procedures. Understanding of career management methods and programs for officer, enlisted, and civil service Air Force members. Knowledge of learning and education to include PME, sponsored graduation education programs, leadership development and assessment, and plans and programming practices and procedures. Understanding of career management methods and programs for officer, enlisted, and civil service Air Force members. Skill in communicating, both orally and in writing, to provide seasoned consulting to operating managers and other specialists; lead team studies, negotiate complex, controversial issues; provide informational briefings to include options and recommendations to high level management; and establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships. Ability to provide comprehensive program consultation and expertise on the complete spectrum for a complex Air Force wide program(s).This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the GS- 13 grade/level or equivalent position in the federal service. 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-13 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. Extensive knowledge of federal laws, executive orders, regulations, policies, directives, principles, and practices governing to administer an Air Force wide assignment and talent management programs. 2. Knowledge at an expert level of analytical and evaluative methods, including a wide range of qualitative and quantitative techniques, plus a thorough understanding of how recruitment, development, utilization and other talent management efforts are administered to measure compliance, assess effectiveness, identify deficiencies, analyze trends, and make recommendations for enhancements and improvements of programs and the resolution of problems. 3. In depth knowledge of policies, procedures, methods, and publicity techniques of business operations to develop, revise, and advise on programs to meet goals and objectives within available resources. 4. In depth knowledge of organizational structures, missions, objectives, operating programs, key positions, and administrative policies and procedures across a the Air Force to conduct studies, which are frequently ad hoc team efforts, to identify, consider, and recommend options for the resolution of substantive organizational and program issues or complex problems not susceptible to treatment by standard methods. 5. Skill in justifying, defending, and recommending decisions on an end to end program within the organization. 6. Expert ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, to provide seasoned consulting to operating managers and other specialists; lead team studies, negotiate complex, controversial issues; provide informational briefings to include options and recommendations to high level management; and establish and maintain effective and positive 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

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address HQ USAF and Support Elements - Pentagon 1720 Air Force Pentagon Washington, DC 20330 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]