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 senior program analyst for the Special Access Programs Office. Provides Air Force military operational expertise in planning, developing, exercising, training, and testing Air Force and Joint compartmented capabilities.

Duties

Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the Special Programs Office, ensuring that the Special Technical Operations (STO) Branch of the Advanced Programs Office complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs. Applies Air Force Special Operations, STO and special program expertise to develop and evaluate detailed real world and exercise plans, goals, and objectives for STO and special program issues. Develops the purpose, objective, and attendee list for STO/Special Program related meetings and conferences and leads the CONR-1AF (AFNORTH & AFSPACE) STO/Special Programs working group through discussion and the appropriate planning process. Analyzes the design development, and population of selected STO related databases.

Requirements

• Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s)
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• This is a CENTRALLY MANAGED position.
• 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
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Special-sensitive position requiring eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information, other intelligence-related Special Sensitive Information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAPs).
• A non-disclosure agreement must be signed. A favorable suitability determination is required before appointment.
• Position includes additional program security requirements in order to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position, to include Counterintelligence; a Polygraph may be required.
• Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial pre-employment drug testing and periodic short notice drug testing.
• Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours, and/or shift work may be required which may include overtime and/or irregular hours.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• Overtime may be required as workload demands and in some cases with no-notice due to urgency of time sensitive matters. Periodic shift work may be required.
• Employee will be required to report all foreign travel and contact with foreigners while in this position.
• DoD certification, Security Fundamentals Professional Certification and Security Asset Protection Professional Certification conferral required within 2 yrs of established employee EOD or initial assignment date to this position IAW DoD 3305.13-M

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. 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 include: 1) Developing command level plans and programs for conducting major operations such as war, mobilization, deployment, PPBS, and exercises; 2) Evaluating aviation operations; 3) Identifying requirements and developing budgets to meet mission objectives; 4) Applying analytical and evaluative methods/techniques to complex issues concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of programs. 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: 1. Knowledge of long-range doctrine, joint vision, and strategic planning goals and objectives and of command level plans and programs for conducting major operations such as war, mobilization, deployment, PPBS, exercise. Integrated Joint Special Technical Operations (IJSTO), acquisitions, special operations, rescue, Information Operations, Cyber Operations, or similar operations. 2. Knowledge of the application of Air Force military rated aviator (e.g., air battle manager, pilot, or navigator) expertise as it applies to assigned programs and assigned weapons systems; Air Force and command program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and 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. 3. Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of command level plans and programs for conducting major operations such as war, mobilization, deployment, PPBS, exercise. Integrated Joint Special Technical Operations, acquisitions, special operations, rescue, Information Operations, Information Security, Cyberspace Operations, or similar operations. Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies, and developing solutions to broad, important, and service command operational and contingency areas; and applying complex security concepts and principles to meet mission requirements and improve security of STO/SAP programs. 4. Knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of agency organizations to provide input to CONR-1 AF (AFNORTH & AFSPACE), Combatant Commands, MAJCOMs, and HHQs. 5. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. 6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing and the ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization. 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

There is no educational requirement or applicable educational substitution for experience.

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ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:

• Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
• Branch of Armed Forces
• Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
• Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
• Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
• Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
• Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
• Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.

Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt

Contacts

• Address Selfridge ANGB 29423 George Ave Bldg 304 Selfridge ANGB, MI 48045 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]