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Conditions of Employment
Conditions of Employment Continued:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-14, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes extensive knowledge of the missions, roles, functions, and organization of the Department of Defense, the U.S. Intelligence Community, and Federally Funded Research and Development Centers, think tanks, and academic institutions that support national security efforts. Expert knowledge in applying a wide range of complex qualitative and quantitative methods in the development of sensitive plans, strategic initiatives, and operational activities to meet DoD strategic leader requirements for the improvement of program effectiveness. Knowledge of the U.S. Intelligence Community's (IC) structure, roles, missions, responsibilities, and how the community organizations relate to each other and the Department of Defense. Extensive knowledge of how to lead, task, and direct a diverse team of planners who develop plans, initiatives, and operational activities to meet DoD requirements. Extensive knowledge of how to interpret broadly stated and possibly conflicting guidance documents from across the Executive Branch and translating this guidance into tasks. Extensive knowledge of structured analytical techniques and the DoD Red Teaming Process. Extensive knowledge of how to interact with, and appeal to, the authorities and value systems of Senate Appointed/ Presidentially Confirmed Officials, Department of Defense Strategic Leaders, IC Senior Leaders, Other Senior Leaders within the Executive Branch to include the National Security Council Staff, Members of Congress, and their respective staffs.
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-14 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-15 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:
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
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
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.
If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.
Tax Law Impact for PCS: 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 here for additional information.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Requirements
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
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance
- The incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a DoD-approved access to additional programs as a condition of employment
- The incumbent is required to submit to a counterintelligence-scope polygraph
- An undergraduate degree (BA or BS) is required
- "This is a Supervisory Position." A 1-year supervisory probationary period is required if applicant selected has not previously met this requirement
- Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
- Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
Conditions of Employment Continued:
- This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Positions (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 positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-14, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes extensive knowledge of the missions, roles, functions, and organization of the Department of Defense, the U.S. Intelligence Community, and Federally Funded Research and Development Centers, think tanks, and academic institutions that support national security efforts. Expert knowledge in applying a wide range of complex qualitative and quantitative methods in the development of sensitive plans, strategic initiatives, and operational activities to meet DoD strategic leader requirements for the improvement of program effectiveness. Knowledge of the U.S. Intelligence Community's (IC) structure, roles, missions, responsibilities, and how the community organizations relate to each other and the Department of Defense. Extensive knowledge of how to lead, task, and direct a diverse team of planners who develop plans, initiatives, and operational activities to meet DoD requirements. Extensive knowledge of how to interpret broadly stated and possibly conflicting guidance documents from across the Executive Branch and translating this guidance into tasks. Extensive knowledge of structured analytical techniques and the DoD Red Teaming Process. Extensive knowledge of how to interact with, and appeal to, the authorities and value systems of Senate Appointed/ Presidentially Confirmed Officials, Department of Defense Strategic Leaders, IC Senior Leaders, Other Senior Leaders within the Executive Branch to include the National Security Council Staff, Members of Congress, and their respective staffs.
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-14 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-15 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:
- Extensive knowledge of the U.S. Department of Defense - its structure; how its roles and missions are informed by strategic-level documents such as the National Security Strategy, National Defense Strategy, National Military Strategy, Unified Command Plan, Contingency Planning Guidance, etc.; and the responsibilities and inter-relation of Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Military Departments, Combatant Commands, and Defense Agencies.
- Expert knowledge in applying a wide range of complex qualitative and quantitative methods in the development of sensitive plans, strategic initiatives, and operational activities to meet DoD strategic leader requirements for the improvement of program effectiveness. Knowledge of the U.S. Intelligence Community's (IC) structure, roles, missions, responsibilities, and how the community organizations relate to each other and the Department of Defense.
- Skill in developing plans, initiatives, and operational activities to meet requirements at the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Joint Staff, Military Department, Armed Service, or Combatant Command level.
- Skill in leading, tasking, and supervising a diverse team of planners who develop plans, initiatives, and operational activities to meet DoD requirements as well as skill in interpreting broadly stated and possibly conflicting guidance documents from across the Executive Branch and translating this guidance into tasks for a diverse team of planners.
- Skill in applying both structured analytical techniques to mitigate cognitive limitations and the DoD Red Teaming Process to mitigate groupthink and enable critical thinking. Skill utilizing DoD and IC computer systems (e.g. NIPRNET, SIPRNET, and JWICS) and common software tools (e.g. Microsoft Office, etc.).
- Ability to interact with, and appeal to, the authorities and value systems of Senate Appointed / Presidentially Confirmed Officials, Department of Defense Strategic Leaders, IC Senior Leaders, Other Senior Leaders within the Executive Branch to include the National Security Council Staff, Members of Congress, and their respective staffs.
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
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
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.
If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.
Tax Law Impact for PCS: 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 here for additional information.
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