INTEGRATED AIR AND MISSILE DEFENSE SPECIALIST

Duties

The primary purpose of this position: To serve as an Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Defeat Mechanisms Program Analyst in the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), Directorate of Operations (J3), Decision Superiority and Defeat Mechanisms Division (J38).

• Serves as a NORAD integrated air and missile defense (IAMD) defeat mechanism program analyst responsible for identifying capability, acquisition, and employment requirements across the NORAD Enterprise with focus on air cruise missile defense capabilities in the national capital region.
• Conducts and coordinates long-range, highly complex, and sensitive studies to improve and influence IAMD Operations for Air Cruise Missile Defense of the Homelands (ACMD-H).
• Serves as NORAD IAMD technical advisor to managers, supervisors, and partners in support of Homeland Defense Operations.
• Represents NORAD J3 at meetings, conferences, symposia, and site visits related to assigned programs.

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
• 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.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft in accordance with Joint Travel Regulations in performance of temporary duty (TDY).
• Employee may be required to work and/or be "on call" after normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends or holidays and is subject to short- or no-notice recall to duty during exercises, crises, or 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.

Qualifications

Conditions of Employment (Cont.)

• 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: One year of specialized experience which includes one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 (or higher) grade level or equivalent pay systems (may have been obtained in the federal service, military, or public sector). My experience includes Expert knowledge of Congressional, OSD, Joint Staff, Service, Canadian Government, Local Government, State Government, and Command processes to coordinate IAMD implementation policies. Mastery of a wide range of Congressional, OSD, Service, and other government laws, policies, and regulations to develop, fund, budget, plan, acquire, and field IAMD systems. Extensive knowledge of existing and developing adversary cruise and hypersonic missile capabilities. Extensive knowledge of existing and developing US and Allied defeat mechanisms to counter adversary cruise and hypersonic cruise missile threats. Expert knowledge of command-and-control systems and NORAD Enterprise air defense assets to support IAMD system integration. Mastery of practices to conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis to support findings for IAMD requirements recommendations (e.g. system recommendations, national level policies, tactical and operational level processes). Extensive knowledge of NORAD staff processes used to accomplish special projects and prepare position papers, briefings and other documentation used to present and coordinate positions on IAMD objectives and milestones.

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:

• Knowledge of DoD military command structure, missions, and relationships. Knowledge of a comprehensive range of existing and developing adversary cruise and hypersonic missile capabilities, to include adversary air and missile weapon systems.
• Knowledge of specific airborne and ground-based early warning sensors, missile systems and other defeat mechanisms, and associated C2 architecture.
• Knowledge of Tactics, Techniques, and procedures for homeland defense (e.g. Operation NOBLE EAGLE EXORD, the NCR-IADS System, AEGIS Weapons System, Standard Missile, Directed Energy, etc.).
• Knowledge of the Joint Operational Planning and Execution System (JOPES) and the traditional military decision-making process. Knowledge of the Department of Defense, Joint Staff, and Services vision, strategic planning documents and planning processes.
• Ability to gather, assemble and analyze facts, draw conclusions, and conduct logical analysis. Skill in preparing and presenting oral and written briefings, papers, or reports suitable for senior leadership use and decision making. Skill in adapting to a quickly changing crisis and the ability to concisely communicate the changes to senior leadership.

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

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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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