Future Operations Specialist

Job summary

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Major duties

Special Technical Advisor (STA) to Chief, Campaign, Integration, Assessments, and Futures Office. Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the Futures portfolio and integrates each within the Campaign, Integration, Assessment and Futures' enterprises. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships within and for NORAD and USNORTHCOM. Conducts Strategic assessment of policy, process, and procedures development and reviews, and represents the N&NC J7 CIAF Office at meetings, conferences, symposia and site visits that relate to duties assigned.

Qualification

Conditions of Employment Continued: 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. 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. The selectee must sign a statement acknowledging the position occupied is identified as a TDP. 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 & Program (0301). SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13(or higher) grade level or equivalent pay systems (may have been obtained in the federal service, military, or public sector). Which includes knowledge and ability to direct actions of Campaign, Integration, Assessments, and Future offices in support of overall mission accomplishment.; coordinating planning and the execution of Operations, Exercises Activities, and Investments supporting Campaign Plans and Orders; knowledge of the DOD training, education and wargame planning and processes for resource development, modeling and simulation, and joint training systems and lessons learned; and knowledge of COCOM responsibilities, missions, and associated key documents impacting their roles as a bi-national and geographic combatant command respectively. 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-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 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: 1. Ability to thoroughly analyze national, interagency, DOD and Joint Staff publications, instructions, and directives, to include key strategic planning documents and assess their impact on NORAD and USNORTHCOM missions. 2. Knowledge of the DOD training, education and wargame planning and processes for resource development, modeling and simulation, and joint training systems and lessons learned. 3. Skill in preparing oral and written communications. Skill analyzing Homeland defense, and Resiliency operations. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. 4. Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, draw conclusions, conduct analysis, devise recommended solutions, and package the entire process in briefings, papers, or reports suitable for senior NORAD and USNORTHCOM leadership use and decision-making. 5. Knowledge of NORAD and USNORTHCOM's responsibilities, missions, and associated key documents impacting their roles as a bi-national and geographic combatant command respectively.??????? Skill to negotiate and defend ideas and support strategic concepts. 6. Knowledge of civilian and military personnel management concepts, principles, procedures.??????? Ability to plan, organize and direct the functions and staff of a small-sized organization.??????? 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.

Evaluations

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. BASIS OF RATING: Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable. Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements. Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements. Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements. The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further. APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.