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: Serve as a joint policy, strategy and plans analyst in the NORAD and USNORTHCOM. Conducts comprehensive planning to meet Secretary of Defense (SecDef) and Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) taskings for strategies and plans in support of national security objectives.

Duties

Responsible for developing and coordinating strategic/operational level strategy, policy, and plans through the CJCS Joint Strategic Planning System (JSPS) processes and organizations in support of national objectives in response to SecDef and CJCS direction. Reviews National and DoD air domain policy, doctrine, strategy and planning documents to ensure NORAD and USNORTHCOM integration and compliance. Reviews National and DoD policy, doctrine, strategy and planning documents to ensure USNORTHCOM integration and compliance. Writes, develops, edits, and revises papers, formal briefings, instructional documents, meeting notes, articles and formal documents i support of the NORAD and USNORTHCOM missions and functions, and NORAD and USNORTHCOM Director and Commander directed special initiative and projects.

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
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• 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
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft in accordance with Joint Travel Regulations in performance of temporary duty (TDY)
• The employee is required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends and/or holidays and is subject to short- or no-notice recall to duty for emergency situations or exercises
• Must exhibit high degree of judgment, resourcefulness, originality, and the ability to foresee the impact of a changing political climate
• In the performance of assigned duties, employee uses tact, diplomacy, and professionalism to promote effective working relationships with a variety of offices and agencies

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. As a mandatory requirement for employment in this TDP, the incumbent is (A) to refrain from use of illegal drugs and (B) if required, to submit to urinalysis testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive position presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. The selectee must sign a statement acknowledging the position occupied is identified as a TDP. May be required to perform Battle Roster functions during Exercise and Real World events. Battle Roster functions may include, but are not limited to. Future Operations Center (FOC), Future Plans Center (FPC), Joint Logistics Operations Center (JLOC), N&NC Deployment and Distribution Operations Center (NDDOC), Joint Intelligence Operations Center-North (JOC-N), Joint Cyber Center (JCC), and other tasks as assigned. These duties may require additional duty hours and/or alternate locations. 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. 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-12 or (higher) grade level or equivalent in other pay systems (may have been obtained in the military, public or private sectors) which includes Comprehensive knowledge of National DOD strategic planning guidance, military and joint planning doctrine, service roles and responsibilities, DOD goals and objectives, and the history and application of military concepts, operational art and strategy to accomplish assigned missions. Expert knowledge of policy, doctrine, strategy and plans for traditional combatant command activities as they apply to CJCS planning, review and decision processes for NORAD and USNORTHCOM missions. Expert knowledge of military strategy and planning; the relationships of the various combatant command missions and organizations, and the respective agents for those commands involved in the overall planning and execution of military operations and evaluations; and how strategic, operational, deliberate planning, crisis and contingency planning, and war gaming support them. 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 Joint Strategic Planning System (JSPS), Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) processes to include, but not limited to, joint operation planning, joint strategy reviews, joint capabilities identification and development, joint policy and doctrine, and CJCS assessment processes and documents. Knowledge of the relationships between the various combatant command missions and organizations and the respective agents for those commands involved in overall planning and executing military operations, and how deliberate and crisis action planning supports them. Knowledge of the National, DOD, and Joint Staff strategic planning documents and development processes; Knowledge of aviation ecosystem functional areas, civil-military aviation and air domain strategy, policy and planning processes. Ability to conduct analysis and devise recommended solutions in air domain strategy, policy and planning; Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a brief, clear, and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience; Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, draw conclusions, conduct analysis, devise recommended solutions, and package the entire process in briefings, papers, or reports suitable for leadership decision-making. Formulates effective strategies consistent with the mission and function of the organization in a global setting. Examines policy issues and strategic planning with a long-term perspective. Determines objectives and sets priorities; anticipates potential threats or opportunities. 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]