COUNTER THREAT FINANCE SPECIALIST

Duties

SUMMARY

The primary purpose of this position is to provide subject matter expertise in the coordination of MAJCOM counter threat finance (CTF) efforts. Facilitate military capability support on foreign and domestic rotational assignment, in coordination with MAJCOM CTF Program management and the Directorate of Intelligence. Ensures the coordination and collaboration of strategy, policy, planning, operations, and analytic requirements with DOD, Interagency and International partners in the development and sustainment of MAJCOM's CTF Program. Supports the MAJCOM Counter Transnational Criminal Organization strategic goal, and all associated CTF efforts.

DUTIES

• Plans, organizes, facilitates and assists in coordination of NORAD and USNORTHCOM Counter Threat Finance (CTF) efforts with U.S. Embassy country team.
• Assists in the conduct of collection, processing, integration, evaluation, interpretation, production, and dissemination of analytic products in support of the US Embassy country team and other mission partners.
• Represents NORAD-USNORTHCOM in a variety of installation and functional area organizations.

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
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Work will require rotational travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• Employee may be required to work overtime.
• In the performance of assigned duties, employee uses tact, diplomacy, and professionalism to promote effective working relationships with a variety of offices and agencies.
• This position has been designated as Special Sensitive. The employee is required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmental Information clearance as a condition of employment.

Qualifications

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONT.

• 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.
• 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.

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 at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent (may have been obtained in the federal service, military, or public sector). Example of Specialize experience includes master knowledge and understanding of Counter Narcotics (CN), Counter Threat Finance (CTF) and Transnational Threats to include organizations and agency current missions, capabilities, organization and intelligence support to law enforcement operations. Knowledge of DOD and USNORTHCOM, Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and other law enforcement, and military services is required. Comprehensive knowledge of Federal, Office of the Secretary of Defense, and Joint Staff strategic planning guidance. Expert knowledge of strategy, policy, doctrine, and traditional combatant command activities as they apply to Joint Staff planning and processes for CTF missions. Thorough knowledge of current CTF military policy, Joint doctrine, Joint plans, policies, and practice, as well as a comprehensive understanding of U.S. government treaties, agreements, multi-lateral and bi-lateral international agreements, security assistance plans, U.S. security requirements and arrangements and other pertinent laws, doctrine, policies, and procedures. Master knowledge of military air, land, maritime concepts and principles; DOD military command and control operations, command and control of air, land, and maritime forces, geographical areas of responsibility as pertains to the Geographical Combatant Commands, air, land, and maritime combat operations at both the operational and strategic levels of war. Practical and professional knowledge of a wide range of all services military technical methods, principles and practices. Practical knowledge of mission and organization of many, if not all, involved agencies, departments and bureaus as applicable to CN and CTF plans, operations, and intelligence support, including as applied to law enforcement and other interagency efforts. Thorough knowledge of DOD and interagency security policies and 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-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.

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:

Ability to coordinate USNORTHCOM planning, operations, and intelligence support to U.S. law enforcement agencies.

Thorough knowledge of applicable statutory law, policy, procedures, organization, intelligence, and doctrine as it relates to DOD CN and CTF support to key interagency organizations involved in DEA SOD efforts to deny, disrupt, or defeat, and degrade adversaries' ability to use global licit and illicit financial networks to negatively affect US interests.

Ability to independently analyze information, develop appropriate courses of action, formulate recommendations, and articulate a resolution or decision in a concise, well written or oral presentation at the Director level and below.

Possess experience or knowledge of Homeland Defense and Defense Support to Civil Authorities domestic contingency operations and exercises.

Knowledge of CN and CTF related planning, operations, intelligence and financial systems.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs to include Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

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

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 . 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 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 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 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.

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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 for additional information.