Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. Responsibilities Summary: The primary purpose of this position is: The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as a program analyst/manager, applying military operational experience to direct planning. execution. and reporting of assigned command, control, communication. computer, Intelligence, surveillance, & reconnaissance (C41SR) test and evaluation programs; and to evaluate issues and development recommendations to resolve substantive problems/issues of effectiveness and suitability in major joint service/command programs. Duties: Responsible for planning, developing, and executing end-to-end Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) of major Joint, Air Force, and MAJCOM C41SR systems that support one or more of the following areas: Flight and mission, war, mobilization, exercise, rescue, acquisition, special operations, contingency, training, and long-range strategy for joint/AF C41SR systems. Provides technical guidance, leadership, advisory support, and assistance on an entire project and/or major phases for broad and varied operations. Prepares and presents briefings of conclusions; many being highly subjective and not readily susceptible to verification until actual operational situations are encountered. Maintains a continuous liaison with Air Staff, other service headquarters counterparts, DOD offices, and Program Offices to Develop, Plan, and integrate Air Force Test plans. Accomplishes professional development and maintains technical proficiency through professional interaction with technical and professional societies, associations, academia, symposia, contractors, research and development (R&D) organizations and participation in formal training programs. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Conditions of Employment (Continued): Position is designated special-sensitive, and incumbent requires a Top-Secret security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), with an ability to obtain and maintain special access, as required. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed. This position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). Work requires the appropriate APDP certification9S); i.e., Level 2 or 3 in the area such as Test & Evaluation (T&E); or Program Management. This position is designated by the Air Force as a Test Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug 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. 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- Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series (0301) SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 (or higher) grade level or equivalent (may have been obtained in the federal service, military, or public sector). Examples of specialized experience include in-depth knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques, in an OT&E environment, to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations toward development and/or improvement of methods and programs in support of major operations such as war, mobilization, deployment, exercise, command and control, JSR, rescue, or similar operations; and in-depth knowledge of the various command entities involved in overall planning and execution of operations and evaluations and the ability to convey advanced concepts and technical procedures. 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. 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 a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of command level Air Operations Center (AOC) plans and programs for conducting major operations such as war; mobilization; deployment; planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE); exercise; joint operations; technical operations; military tactics and strategy; acquisition; rescue; Information and Cyberspace Operations; Information Security; Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR); or related AOC 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 test and evaluation methodologies to develop and implement innovative modifications to standard accepted methods and practices of command-and-control system testing, necessitated by unique limitations and requirements of operational testing. 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. Education Additional Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): 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 here for more information. 120-Day Register: 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. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. 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 here 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. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Disabled veteran leave 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 here. 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