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Top Secret
Unspecified
Unspecified
CO (On-Site/Office)
Duties
Directs all NORAD and USNORTHCOM legislative affairs activities. Directs all stages in the development of legislative policy in support of homeland defense and civil support capabilities. Empowered with the authority to develop the appropriate legislative strategy and present it to the Commander of NORAD and USNORTHCOM for approval. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Reviews and structures work to optimize use of resources and maximize efficiency and effectiveness of the organization, including subordinate active military U.S. and Canadian, federal civilian personnel and civilian contractor personnel. Serves as the USNORTHCOM and NORAD Team Lead to capture and analyze complex Congressional language in bills and committee reports in order to identify potential impact to NORAD, USNORTHCOM, AFNORTH, ARNORTH, MARFORNORTH, FFC, JTF-NCR, JTF-CS, and JTF-N. Leads Commander's Confirmation Hearing team of 200+ officers, DOD civilians, and contractors in support of Commander of NORAD and USNORTHCOM confirmation testimony to Congress. Serves as NORAD and USNORTHCOM Lead for Congressional visits, to include analyzing visit requirements to determine appropriate briefings, tours, and meetings; tasking NORAD, USNORTHCOM, AFNORTH, ARNORTH, MARFORNORTH, FFC, JTF-NCR, JTF-CS, and JTF-N staffs to provide the same.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
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.
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 the ability to effectively lead and operate in a fluid organization structure; knowledge of the Legislative Affairs program and working closely with people in key positions in DoD, the Joint Staff, military headquarters and other agencies; leadership skills in supporting Congressional activities; skills to develop and implement strategies to effectively interact with Congress; ability to manage several special Congressional projects simultaneously and to gather, assemble, and analyze disparate facts to conduct analysis, devise recommended legislative solutions, and package the entire process into briefings, papers, memos, or reports; ability to provide information and insight into pending Congressional actions that have potential to impact Command programs and resources; skill in analyzing legislation and draft legislative proposals; knowledge of Congressional language, procedures, precedents, policies and authorization/appropriations processes. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency.
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:
1. Ability to effectively lead and operate in a fluid organization structure, and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
2. Expert knowledge and understanding of NORAD and USNORTHCOM missions and its subordinate/component commands; the practices and procedures of Congress; and existing and draft legislation of interest to NORAD, USNORTHCOM, AFNORTH, ARNORTH, MARFORNORTH, FFC, JTF-NCR, JTF-CS, and JTF-N.
3. Expert knowledge of U.S., DOD, Joint Staff, the Services, National Guard, and Reserve Forces homeland defense and civil support issues, doctrine, and policies. Expert knowledge of JCS, OSD, the Services, NORAD, and USNORTHCOM staff processes.
4. The employee must exhibit a mastery of problem-solving, the ability to understand complex problems, and the ability to propose and implement solutions; with the ability to deal effectively and successfully in confrontational environments.
5. Ability to manage several special Congressional projects simultaneously and to gather, assemble, and analyze disparate facts to conduct analysis, devise recommended legislative solutions, and package the entire process into briefings, papers, memos, or reports suitable for the Commander of NORAD and USNORTHCOM use and decision-making; and the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to prepare and present briefings, coordinate efforts, and manage legislative affairs program activities.
6. Skill in analyzing legislation and draft legislative proposals on complex NORAD, USNORTHCOM, AFNORTH, ARNORTH, MARFORNORTH, FFC, JTF-NCR, JTF-CS, and JTF-N issues; with the skill in gaining cooperation and support from others through tact, courtesy, persuasion, and diplomacy; and the mastery of Congressional language, procedures, precedents, policies and authorization/appropriations processes.
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 at the full performance level and placed at the full performance level. You must include a completed copy of the 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 to obtain a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
If you are unable to apply online, view the following link for information regarding The Vacancy ID is 12832326.
If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click .
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. The law made taxable certain reimbursements and other payments, including driving mileage, airfare and lodging expenses, en-route travel to the new duty station, and temporary storage of those items. The Federal Travel Regulation Bulletin (FTR) 18-05 issued by General Services Administration (GSA) has authorized agencies to use the Withholding Tax Allowance (WTA) and Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA) to pay for "substantially all" of the increased tax liability resulting from the "2018 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" for certain eligible individuals. For additional information on WTA/RITA allowances and eligibilities please click . Subsequently, FTR Bulletin 20-04 issued by GSA, provides further information regarding NDAA FY2020, Public Law 116-92, and the expansion of eligibility beyond "transferred" for WTA/RITA allowances. For additional information, please click .
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
- Centrally funded; PCS expenses WILL BE be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations
- Recruitment incentives may/may not be authorized
- This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Designated a drug testing position; incumbent will be subject to random drug testing
- Position is a designated KEY position. It can't be vacated during any emergency or mobilization. Unless an alternate is designated to perform the duties of this position, the incumbent must be removed from military recall status
- All current federal employees must have a minimum performance rating of acceptable or higher to be considered for placement
- This is a Supervisory Position. A 1 year supervisory probationary period is required if applicant selected has not previously met this requirement
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Overtime work is sometimes required during the week and weekends during high intensity work periods in support of Congressional testimony prep and to support Congressional visits
- May be required to travel by regularly scheduled passenger military or commercial aircraft in performance of TDY
- The employee will observe and comply with health, safety, and security directives
- Employee may be required to work and/or be "on call" after normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends or holidays
- In the performance of assigned duties, employee uses tact, diplomacy, and professionalism to promote effective working relationships with a variety of offices and agencies
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.
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 the ability to effectively lead and operate in a fluid organization structure; knowledge of the Legislative Affairs program and working closely with people in key positions in DoD, the Joint Staff, military headquarters and other agencies; leadership skills in supporting Congressional activities; skills to develop and implement strategies to effectively interact with Congress; ability to manage several special Congressional projects simultaneously and to gather, assemble, and analyze disparate facts to conduct analysis, devise recommended legislative solutions, and package the entire process into briefings, papers, memos, or reports; ability to provide information and insight into pending Congressional actions that have potential to impact Command programs and resources; skill in analyzing legislation and draft legislative proposals; knowledge of Congressional language, procedures, precedents, policies and authorization/appropriations processes. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency.
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:
1. Ability to effectively lead and operate in a fluid organization structure, and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
2. Expert knowledge and understanding of NORAD and USNORTHCOM missions and its subordinate/component commands; the practices and procedures of Congress; and existing and draft legislation of interest to NORAD, USNORTHCOM, AFNORTH, ARNORTH, MARFORNORTH, FFC, JTF-NCR, JTF-CS, and JTF-N.
3. Expert knowledge of U.S., DOD, Joint Staff, the Services, National Guard, and Reserve Forces homeland defense and civil support issues, doctrine, and policies. Expert knowledge of JCS, OSD, the Services, NORAD, and USNORTHCOM staff processes.
4. The employee must exhibit a mastery of problem-solving, the ability to understand complex problems, and the ability to propose and implement solutions; with the ability to deal effectively and successfully in confrontational environments.
5. Ability to manage several special Congressional projects simultaneously and to gather, assemble, and analyze disparate facts to conduct analysis, devise recommended legislative solutions, and package the entire process into briefings, papers, memos, or reports suitable for the Commander of NORAD and USNORTHCOM use and decision-making; and the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to prepare and present briefings, coordinate efforts, and manage legislative affairs program activities.
6. Skill in analyzing legislation and draft legislative proposals on complex NORAD, USNORTHCOM, AFNORTH, ARNORTH, MARFORNORTH, FFC, JTF-NCR, JTF-CS, and JTF-N issues; with the skill in gaining cooperation and support from others through tact, courtesy, persuasion, and diplomacy; and the mastery of Congressional language, procedures, precedents, policies and authorization/appropriations processes.
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 at the full performance level and placed at the full performance level. You must include a completed copy of the 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 to obtain a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
If you are unable to apply online, view the following link for information regarding The Vacancy ID is 12832326.
If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click .
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. The law made taxable certain reimbursements and other payments, including driving mileage, airfare and lodging expenses, en-route travel to the new duty station, and temporary storage of those items. The Federal Travel Regulation Bulletin (FTR) 18-05 issued by General Services Administration (GSA) has authorized agencies to use the Withholding Tax Allowance (WTA) and Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA) to pay for "substantially all" of the increased tax liability resulting from the "2018 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" for certain eligible individuals. For additional information on WTA/RITA allowances and eligibilities please click . Subsequently, FTR Bulletin 20-04 issued by GSA, provides further information regarding NDAA FY2020, Public Law 116-92, and the expansion of eligibility beyond "transferred" for WTA/RITA allowances. For additional information, please click .
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