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 program manager supporting the United States Air Force Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) strategic research and analysis programs and to serve as the principal program manager and research/analysis assistant on national security and strategic policy research.

Duties

Primary assistant to INSS Director and staff for the overall administration of INSS research and education programs, including strategic and annual planning, resource and personnel support, funding requests and requirements, financial management, and problem resolution. Provide expert assistance in designing and conducting advanced research on nuclear policy and strategy topics. Actively follow the relevant literature and ongoing/planned research programs and research methods. Provide proactive leadership in planning and managing the annual INSS research and education processes. Identify data reporting requirements and establish a timely and responsive reporting system. Evaluate and advise on the selection of research products for presentation and publication both within and outside of DoD venues. Professionally review completed research reports and recommend posting and/or publication options. Assists INSS leadership in the design, conduct, and administration of strategic education programs. Helps promote collaborative educational efforts and projects across USAFA departments and functions, and externally with the civilian and military educational and research communities.

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 position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET clearance
• Employee must be comfortable dealing with high-ranking United States and foreign representatives and able to utilize tact and diplomacy on all occasions.
• Prior experience with military and civilian higher education institutions and processes is highly desired. This capability set will be a DPMAP factor.
• Experience with and knowledge of the government services acquisition process is highly desired. This capability set will be a DPMAP factor.
• Employee must be able to obtain and maintain certification as a Government Procurement Card holder and Defense Travel System reviewer.
• Position occasionally requires travel away from the normal duty station, possibly overseas.
• This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The employee is subject to random drug testing.

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-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes working with organization, programs, missions, and functions of the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS); skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of INSS administrative support functions; and working with regulations, policies, and precedents plus skills in applying fact-finding and research techniques which affect INSS and related sponsored research operations. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed a Ph.D or equivalent graduate degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit copies of your college transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: I have a combination of specialized experience and education. A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts. 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-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 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: Ability to oversee applied research on nuclear policy issues and to monitor the design, conduct, and evaluation of related research and education programs. Ability to critically assess nuclear policy research and select for publication, as well as to evaluate and assist in editing and publication of the research results of others; ability to conduct personal research and analysis in these fields leading to publication. Knowledge of military operations, organizations, and employment of military power for strategic effects. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with strong interpersonal, communication, and collaborative skills. Experience in organizing and administrating conferences and workshops on topics related to nuclear or strategic policy. Ability to interact collegially with both military and civilian scholars, and with both national and international security policy officials. 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. Additional Conditions of Employment: This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The employee is subject to random drug testing. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing and participation in random drug testing as a condition of employment in accordance with AFM 44-198, Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. An advanced degree in a relevant field and/or significant work experience dealing at the policy and strategic planning level with strategic security/Weapons of Mass Destruction research and education is required. This capability set will be a DPMAP factor. Prior experience editing and publishing research reports and designing and conducting applied education on topics dealing with strategic policy and weapons of mass destruction is required; a personal publication record on these topics is highly desired. This capability set will be a DPMAP factor.

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.

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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 USAF Academy 5136 Eagle Drive USAF Academy, CO 80840 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]