Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position: Serve as the Cyber Superiority Subject Matter Expert and Deputy, Artificial Intelligence Cross-Functional Team.

Duties

Applying Air Force military cyber and artificial intelligence expertise, performs a broad range of highly complex and controversial qualitative and quantitative analyses of programs, policies, and issues which have major impact on national defense policy in the in the development of enterprise-wide integration and long range future force design. Assist the Chief, Artificial Intelligence Cross-Functional Team in exercising management responsibilities. Serves as artificial intelligence and cyber subject matter expert on various strategy and/or process oriented concepts and issues. Maintains continuous liaison with other Air Staff, other service headquarters counterparts, and DOD offices to ensure USAF future force design and enterprise wide planning is consistent and integrated throughout the defense community. Prioritizes USAF artificial intelligence plans and programs in order to align with the National Defense Strategy, DoD Artificial Intelligence Strategy, and future USAF force design.

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
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• This is a Centrally Managed position in the Operations Career Field
• Work may requires the employee to travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• May be required to work other than normal duty hours.
• During contingencies or exercises will perform duties at the Crisis Action Team or alternate sites.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret w/SCI security clearance.

Qualifications

Conditions or Employment Continued: This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions present a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. It is required of you (a) refrain from illegal drugs and (b) if requested, submit to urinalysis testing. 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 (0343). SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 (or higher) grade level or equivalent pay systems (may have been obtained in the federal service, military, or public sector). My experience includes mastery of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of Agency level plans and procedures such as war, mobilization, deployment, and similar operations; and to evaluate MAJCOM and Air Staff responses to plans and studies; knowledge of Agency 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 relationship of the various Agency entities involved in overall planning and execution of operations and evaluations; skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies, and preparing solutions to especially broad, important, and severe operational and contingency areas; and ability to plan, organize, and lead others in studies or projects and to negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations, where the proposals involve substantial Air Force resources and require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures. 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-14 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 USAF Digital Modernization and Cyber goals and objectives, 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 Joint Capabilities Integration Development System (JCIDS) and the Strategy, Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (SPPBE) processes. Ability to apply military Cyber Operations experience and expertise to assigned programs and/or weapons systems. Skill in managerial and coordination activities sufficient to manage and review strategic documents, research publications, studies, capability requirements documents, information technology architecture diagrams, network maps and drawings with many variables or unknowns including mission changes, technology innovation, and competing organizational interests. Ability to plan, organize, and direct team functions and to mentor, motivate, and lead staff. Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy. 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 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]