FORCE DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

Duties

• Develop field operating agency (AFOSI) force development strategy, policy, and programs that aligns with DAF goals and requirements, strengthens workforce readiness and lethality, delivers competency-based development, and fosters career growth and professional development.
• Manage and facilitate field operating agency (AFOSI) governance structures and working groups focused on force development and talent management objectives, including but not limited to Development Teams, Functional Advisory Committees, and synchronization meetings with senior leaders and force development mission partners and stakeholders.
• In support of career field managers and field operating agency (AFOSI) human capital requirements, develop and sustain talent management frameworks that are robust, adaptable and aligned with career field and organizational goals, enabling the attraction, development and retention of a mission-ready workforce.
• Analyze and evaluate field operating agency (AFOSI) force development policy, program objectives, strategic and talent management frameworks, and organizational procedures against actionable results of Total Force development to enhance professional growth opportunities and optimize workforce effectiveness.

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
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• The incumbent must undergo an internal background investigation by AFOSI and must be approved for duty by the Commander of AFOSI or the Commander's designated representative(s).
• Occasional travel may be required to fulfill the duties of the position, including attending training sessions, conference, workshops, and inter-agency meetings.
• Travel may involve representing Headquarters AFOSI in collaborative forums to advance force development strategies or address workforce readiness challenges.
• The incumbent must be available for both domestic and, if necessary, international travel on short notice to meet mission-critical needs.
• The position may involve flexible work arrangements, including telework or compressed work schedules, to meet organizational requirements effectively.
• The incumbent must be able to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends, during critical mission events or when addressing high-priority assignments.
• Adherence to workplace policies, including those for remote work and telework, is expected.
• The incumbent may be called upon to support emergency operations or contingency tasks, particularly in situations that impact force readiness or workforce management.
• This could involve contributing to rapid-response planning, implementing interim policy measures, or coordinating with other units and agencies during crises.
• Such responsibilities require flexibility, adaptability, and a commitment to mission success under challenging conditions.
• Limited area of consideration to current AF Internal, current AF DCIPS, or current DoD employees.
• Must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.

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.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes (1) working with a wide range of concepts, principles, practices, laws, regulations and practices of the force development, education, and HR development programs; (2) using Human Resources (HR) polices, practices, and processes in order to collaborate with HR organizations to effectively incorporate and advance Force Development activities & goals and objectives into the fabric of the organization and all aspects of the employee life cycle; (3) planning, analysis of administrative and program operations, problem solving capability, and the development of recommendations for improvement. Such assignments may involve specific areas of the organization.

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.

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 military force development policies, principles, concepts, guidance, procedures, techniques, and methodologies pertaining to professional, Total Force career development.

Knowledge of the missions, roles, functions, organizational relationships, and operation of DoD and Air Force organizations to provide command level staff guidance on professional development.

Knowledge of qualitative and analytical methods (e.g. surveys, focus groups, user feedback, etc.) for assessment of planning, programming, budgeting, and execution initiatives as these relate to workforce management and force development programs.

Skill in collecting, reviewing, and analyzing data from multiple systems and preparing and presenting recommendations on effectiveness of agency management and programs as well as on procedural and policy changes.

Ability to plan, organize, direct, and adjust work operations of staff organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.

Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy. Ability to lead study teams; originate new ideas, projects and methodologies; and execute several projects and/or studies simultaneously within established financial and/or time constraints.

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

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.

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.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

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 .

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