STRATEGY AND ANALYSIS SPECIALIST

Duties

Leads, coordinates, synchronizes and represents USSOCOM in Joint, Service, and Special Operations Forces (SOF) concept development, wargame, experimentation, and capabilities-based assessment (CBA) events and activities.

Performs warfighter analysis entailing unique problems, future global challenges, creativity, innovative uses of techniques, advanced approaches, and/or new technologies.

Participates in meetings, conferences, briefings, and seminars related to the Joint Concept Development & Experimentation (JCD&E) Enterprise, future operating environments, future societal and cultural trends, and breakthrough technologies in a variety of disciplines.

Assists in the design, development, planning, and execution of experimentation.

Incumbent is responsible to ensure the core classified national information protection security disciplines of information are fully covered from a policy and programmic viewpoint to ensure overall information protection requirements meet mission requirements.

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
• Work occasionally requires travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft. Work may also be required outside of normal duty hours based on mission requirements.
• Must exhibit a high degree of judgment, resourcefulness, originality, and the ability to foresee the impact of changes in the future and in technology.
• Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance. Has access to sensitive and classified information and a Local Area Network (LAN) classified up to and including TOP SECRET.
• Safeguards classified or sensitive related information and/or files. Ensures security procedures and regulations are strictly adhered to in the processing of classified materials.
• This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program.
• As a mandatory requirement for employment, the incumbent is to refrain from use of illegal drugs and if requested, submit to urinalysis testing. Selectee must sign a statement acknowledging the position occupied as a Testing Designated 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, 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 in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes

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. 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:

Maintains expert knowledge of current and projected SOF operational and warfighting capabilities and technology. Knowledge of wargame and experimentation planning, coordination, and synchronization of requirements.

Comprehensive knowledge with current and projected operational and warfighting capabilities of the component commands, geographic combatant commanders, defense agencies, and the private sector.

Mastery knowledge with SOF Global Vision (2030), Joint Vision 2030, and other SOF/joint warfighting visions.

In-depth knowledge with the Special Operations Forces Experimentation Implementation Plan, the Annual Special Operations Forces Reference Manual, the USSOCOM Special Operations Forces Posture Statement, the Annual Special Operations Forces Experimentation Campaign Plan, SOF doctrine, tactics, techniques, and procedures, and all command processes. Knowledge of Special Operations Forces (SOF) units, equipment, doctrine, missions, and tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs). Knowledge of concept development processes, the Joint Concepts and Integration Development System (JCIDS) process, and the capabilities-based assessment (CBA) process.

Knowledge with USSOCOM mission, organizational structures, and functions. Ability to lead teams; originate new ideas, projects, and methodologies; execute projects and/or studies within established financial and/or time constraints.

Ability to establish a collaborative environment and maintain effective relationships. Skill in developing, performing methods and techniques of gathering facts and lessons learned, observations and measurement, and analysis and assessments of documents and products, background material products, briefings, and after-action reports. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with various levels of personnel throughout many agencies/organizations.

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 .

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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.