Duties

The primary purpose of this position is

• Applying DoD experience, analyzes, develops, and evaluates detailed plans, goals, and objectives for long-range implementation of assigned major command program(s).
• Documents planning and programming decisions in appropriate formats to meet Air Force and Major Command requirements.
• Actively participates in strategic planning to improve organizational direction and focus using strategic planning tools and techniques.
• Prepares and delivers oral presentations such as briefings, training sessions, consultations, and strategy sessions with other staff service functions and activities to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters, and convey information relative to proposed changes in assigned program(s).

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Requirements

Qualifications SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: and the formulation of MAJCOM inputs to the Air Force's Program Objective Memorandum (POM) in support of assigned programs and COCOM commanders. 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, Administration and Management Positions, Management and Program Analysis Series 0343. Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems (may have been obtained in the federal service, military, public or private sector). Examples of specialized experience include Expert knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of critical command plans and programs for participating in or conducting major operations such as mission and flight operations, tactical airlift, tactical training, rescue, deployment, mobilization, PPBS, acquisition, special operations, exercise, flying training systems both manned

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: d and unmanned, rescue, foreign military sales, contingency, or similar operations. Expertise in analytical techniques and must possess a substantive comprehension of pertinent statistical programming, budget, management, automated procedures and techniques. Knowledge of OSD, Federal Budget, and Resource Allocation processes and procedures as well as the Air Force Board, Air Force Council and the briefing process. Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):

• 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 rescue, mission and flight operations, tactical airlift, deployment, mobilization, exercise, flying training systems both manned and unmanned, rescue, foreign military sales, PPBS, acquisition, special operations, or similar operations.
• Knowledge of 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.
• Knowledge of the relationship of the various command entities involved in overall program planning and execution of military operations and evaluations.
• Knowledge of OSD, Federal Budget, and Resource Allocation processes and procedures, to include their relationship to current fiscal year funds execution.
• Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies; and preparing solutions to especially broad, important, and severe military operational and contingency areas.
• Ability to plan, organize, and lead others in studies or projects and to negotiate effectively with 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; negotiates complex issues; and maintains good working relationships.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE

Education

nel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Sched Applicants must have at least one (1) year of

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): f specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems (may have been obtained in the federal service, military, public or private sector). Exa

120-Day Register: xamples of specialized experience include Expert knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of critical command plans and programs for

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: r participating in or conducting major operations such as mission and flight operations, tactical airlift, tactical training, rescue, deployment, mobilization, PPBS, acquisition, special operations, exercise, flying training systems both manned and unmanned, rescue, foreign military sales, contingency, or similar operations. Expertise in analytical techniques and must possess a substantive comprehension of pertinent statistical programming, budget, management, automated procedures and techniques. Knowledge of OSD, Federal Budget, and Resource Allocation processes and procedures as well as the Air Force Board, Air Force Council and the briefing process. Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be

Direct Deposit: e considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is requi

Incentives uired 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.

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Posted today Secret Unspecified Management Ramstein, Germany (On-Site/Office)

Conditions of employment

• 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
• Employees and family members requiring medical/dental care in the overseas location are responsible for obtaining/paying for care. Access for these members to military medical/dental treatment facilities is on space-available/reimbursable basis only.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft/vehicle to conferences, meetings, or functions away from the duty office/location. Travel may include overnight stays.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Locally funded PCS: Travel and relocation expenses will be paid in accordance with JFTR

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Tax Law Impact for PCS: GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: : 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. : 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. This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Applicants interested in applying for overseas locations please click to review important information regarding the exceptional family member program. Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click for more information. This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level.

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You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. : Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used. is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click . On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the \"Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017\" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 for additional information.