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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 posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• This position requires the employee to occasionally travel away from the normal duty station.
• The employee must be willing and able to travel on military and commercial aircraft.
• This position has been designated as Special Sensitive. The employee is required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance as a condition of employment.
• The position requires shift work during exercises and contingencies.
• In the performance of assigned duties, employee uses tact, diplomacy, and professionalism to promote effective working relationships with a variety of offices and agencies.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours.
  
  

Qualifications

Conditions of Employment (Continued):

• This position is designated by the Air Force as a Test Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. As a mandatory requirement for employment in this TDP, the incumbent is (A) to refrain from use of illegal drugs and (B) if required, to submit to urinalysis 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. The selectee must sign a statement acknowledging the position occupied is identified as a TDP.
• May be required to perform Battle Roster functions during Exercise and Real-World events. Battle Roster functions may include, but are not limited to, Joint Personnel Operation Cell, Contingency Command Center, Future Operations Center, Joint Enabling Capability, and other tasks as assigned. These duties may require additional duty hours and/or alternate duty locations.
• YA002 = Eligible for situational telework only, including Ad hoc, Emergency, or OPM prescribed "Unscheduled" Telework. This eligibility is separate and distinct from the employee's eligibility. A civilian employee's telework arrangement may be terminated at the discretion of the supervisor or at the employee's request.
  
  

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 for GS-12: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 knowledge of principles, concepts, theories and practices of planning Counter Threat Finance programs to Interagency partners that involve Threat Finance activities and associated financial instruments of power and policy; knowledge of analysis, evaluation, fact-finding, and investigative techniques in order to gather data, identify significant factors, and recommend solutions and recommend possible alternative processes pertaining to functions and operations of DoD intelligence organizations and U.S. government interagency intelligence organizations; and knowledge of finance-related instruments to include a working knowledge of criminal and regulatory investigations and reporting mechanisms such as Suspect Activity Reports.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE for GS-13:Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of principles, methods, practices, and techniques of research, analysis and communication - oral and written; with special expertise in writing and presenting dense and complicated analytical material concisely; knowledge of the command level responsibilities of the Combatant Commander; comprehensive knowledge of military command structure, missions and programs; knowledge of military strategy and U.S. policies as they affect the Agency AOR. Understanding of national security and politico-military issues relevant to the Agency, Secretary of Defense, the Joint Staff, Department of Defense, Federal inter-agency, Military Departments and other Combatant Commands; knowledge which enables independent analysis and evaluation of national level strategy and policy issues and determination of appropriate Agency policy options and guidance related to such issues; knowledge of the content and application of US National Security Strategy and National Military Strategy at the unified command level; knowledge of the missions, organization, training, exercises, plans, operations, logistics, information sharing, interagency and international partners, state engagement strategies, and current and past activities of the Agency; and knowledge of Government of Canada and the organizations such as Canadian Ministry of National Defense, Canadian Defense Forces, Headquarters, Canada Command, Canadian Parliament and Privy Council, and other Canadian agencies and departments that the Agency interacts with on a regular basis.

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. (NOTE: CONTINUED IN THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SECTION 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-12 level is required 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. 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:

KSAs For GS-12

• Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and theories of long-range engagement plans, and the standard practices, methods, and techniques of the occupation sufficient to perform difficult, but well-precedented assignments.
• Knowledge of analysis, evaluation, fact-finding, and investigative techniques in order to gather data, identify significant factors, and recommend a solution from a number of possible alternatives.
• Knowledge of the occupation to perform studies and prepare reports, documentation, and correspondence to communicate factual and procedural information clearly.
• Skill in applying the principles, concepts, and practices of the occupation sufficient to perform moderately difficult assignments.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, both orally and in writing, as well as work in a professional manner with peers and management.
• Ability to learn and apply analytical investigative techniques to accomplish work in the subject-matter field.
  
  

KSAs for GS-13:

• Knowledge of the missions, roles, functions, organizational structures, and command relationships of the Department of Defense. Knowledge of legal authorities and constraints and guidance governing military engagements, such as found in Title 10, Title 32, the Stafford Act, the National Security Strategy of the United States, and National Strategy for Homeland Security to develop new insights into situations, applies innovative solutions to problems, implements new programs/processes.
• Skill in performing decision support methods and tools for identifying, synthesizing, representing and evaluating the important aspects of a decision situation and prescribing recommended course for decision makers.
• Skill in identifying the internal and external politics that impact the work of the organization. Skill in strategic thinking.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to formulate objectives and priorities; and implementing plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization in a global environment.
• Ability to perceive the impact and implications of decisions.
  
  

NOTE: See Additional Information for PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE and VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Qualifications (continued)

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 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 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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