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PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Department of the Air Force

Posted today
Secret
Unspecified
Unspecified
Arlington, VA (On-Site/Office)

Duties

  • Manages Strategy, Planning, Programming, Budget and Execution (SPPBE) oversight of Chaplain Corps financial resources AF-wide.
  • Instrumental in assisting the career field managers in Chaplain Corps personnel and manpower issues. Develops manpower goals and objectives that translate requirements into validated positions. Provides direction and advice regarding manpower policies, procedures and guidelines.
  • Influences a of variety of functional area organizations, including, but not limited to DoD and military Service counterparts, Joint Force Chaplain Corps, Air Force senior leaders, other Air Staff elements, Air Reserve Component, MAJCOM Command Chaplain offices, Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center, Air Force Recruiting Service, Air Force Personnel Center and the Chaplain Corps College.
  • Directs and/or leads broad studies involving major programs and policies that affect the Chaplain Corps mission. Interprets existing DoD, USAF, Air Reserve Component and Joint strategic plans and policies and formulates AF/HCP guidance consistent with higher level direction.
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
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate Secret security clearance
  • Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
  • 5 years experience in financial programming/budget execution is highly desirable
  • 5 years experience in manpower/personnel policy and procedures is highly desirable.
  • This is a centrally managed position.
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 advanced management and organizational principles and a comprehensive knowledge of Strategy, Planning, Programming, Budget and Execution (SPPBE) regulations, guidelines and processes; (2) managing military and civilian manpower including the impacts of manpower changes on military career field health; (3) advising and assisting with all matters impacting force management; (4) planning, organizing, developing studies or projects and negotiating effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations where the proposals involve substantial agency resources, require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures or may be in conflict with previous programming actions.

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:
  • Knowledge of DoD SPPBE system and policy, procedures and schedules for developing Program Objective Memoranda (POM), Budget Estimate Submissions (BES) and Execution Plans in support of the Chaplain Corps as well as methods for developing budget forecasts, cost projections, financial exhibits, unfunded requirements justifications, POM narratives, offsets, disconnects, reclamas and issue papers.
  • Knowledge of issues impacting Total Force manpower and personnel, both military and civilian and methodologies to make adjustments to both, as the need arises, while staying proficient in manpower policies and processes.
  • Knowledge of designated agency Chaplain Corps functions, operations, policies, procedures and practices and the concepts and theories behind the specialized work performed at various levels within the Corps.
  • In-depth knowledge and understanding of Air Staff and Secretariat organizations, functions and responsibilities.
  • 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 top management use and senior leader decision-making.
  • Ability in oral and written communication techniques to effectively communicate Chaplain Corps issues and requirements clearly, concisely and tactfully. Ability to negotiate complex issues and maintain good working relationships at all levels internal and external to the designated agency.

  • 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

    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 dated within 30 days 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.

    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 .

    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. 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.
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