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 a program controller, applying military aviator experience to analyze, develop, and evaluate issues and to resolve substantive problems and issues of effectiveness and efficiency of work operations in a major acquisition program for the E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System and Control and Reporting Center

Duties

Analyzes, develops, and evaluates issues and develops recommendations to resolve substantive problems and issues of major acquisition programs. Documents planning and programming decisions in appropriate formats to meet Air Force and Major command requirements. Leads/participates in Working Groups, Integrated Product Teams, and special project teams related to requirements process. Prepares and delivers oral presentations such as briefings, training sessions, consultations, and strategy sessions with other staff service functions and activities to secure cooperation.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• A security clearance may be required
• Recruitment incentives may/may not be authorized
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• This position is a Term Not to Exceed 2 years.
• This position may be able to convert to permanent position without competition.
• This position may require travel.
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period
• The duty location for this position is Tinker AFB. However, this position is eligible for telework flexibilities. Telework options can be negotiated and implemented after entrance on duty
• May travel by military or commercial air to conferences, meetings, or other functions away from the duty site.
• AF Military aviator experience is critical to the successful performance of the work.
• Position is designated Special Sensitive and incumbent must be able to obtain and retain TOP SECRET security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information.
• Employee must have proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, General Administrative, Clerical, and Office Services. Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. This position is temporary and has a Not-to-Exceed date. However, this position may be extended to the fullest legally allowable period without further competition. The appointment may also end early due to lack of work or funds SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes analyzing management information requirements to develop program and administrative requirements to include planning, organizing, managing productivity and maintaining accountability of work operations in major acquisition programs. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. 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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. 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: Comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of qualitive/quantitative analytical techniques and methods to assure performance when analyzing policy and procedural guidance, in order to recommend or support a course of action when planning or making decisions or commitments related to assigned functions. Knowledge of Air Force and command program goals and objectives in relation to the E-3 AWACS and CRC platforms: the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones; 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. Knowledge of the application of AF military aviator expertise as it applies to assigned programs and assigned weapons systems. Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies and preparing solutions to resolve substantive problems and issues of effectiveness and efficiency of work operations in a major command program. Ability to plan, organize, and negotiate effectively with senior analysts and management to accept and implement recommendations, where proposals involve substantial resources, and require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, negotiate complex issues, and maintain good 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. OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS PERTAINING TO THIS POSITION: Employee is desired to have experience working on Special Access Programs (SAP).Employee is desired to have at least 10 years prior E-3 flight/maintenance experience. Employee is desired to have at least 3 years previous acquisition and/or requirements-related 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 Tinker AFB 3001 Staff Drive Tinker AFB, OK 73145 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]