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Langley, VA
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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 Support Positions
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, which includes: applying advanced management and organizational principles/practices; working with tactical data links in support of long-range war, mobilization, exercise, deployment, and similar operations planning efforts; and operation/sustainment of current data link systems and their applicability to the conduct of combat air operations.
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:
1. Knowledge of and Air Force employment of the Joint Tactical Information Distribution System (JTIDS), the Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) and other Link 16 terminals as applicable to current Air Force and MAJCOM programs and weapon systems.
2. Knowledge of and experience with utilization of the Joint network design and (JNDA) software in the design and development of Link 16 networks, including platform time slot allocation, transmit and receive transactions, and Initialization Data Load (IDL) file development.
3. Knowledge of Air Force weapon system employment, goals, and objectives, the sequence and timing of contingency and operational events and key strategic requirements in the context of tactical information exchanges.
4. Knowledge of the process used to submit changes to Military Standards 6016, 3011, 3020, NATO Standardizations Agreements, and other operational and technical documents used in the execution of military Link 16 operations and evaluations.
5. Knowledge of Link 16 network design and operational management in Joint and Coalition environments, including Link 16 frequency deconfliction, spectrum certifications, and operational architecture requirements.
6. Knowledge of the DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System and Air Force policy and procedures for developing budget estimates and financial plans in support of major war, mobilization, and other contingency and operational plans and methods for developing budget forecasts, cost projections, unfunded requirements justifications, POM narratives, offsets and disconnects.
7. Ability to gather, assemble, 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 decision-making.
8. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, negotiate complex issues, and maintain good working relations.
9. Ability to plan, organize, develop studies or analysis and to negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations, where the proposals involve substantial Air Force resources, require extensive changes in established concept and procedures.
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
The mission of the United States Air Force is: To fly, fight, and win...Airpower anytime, anywhere. To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Global Reach and Global Power . That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.
Click to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide:
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.
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.
- Link 16 Network Design Operations Manager, functions as the primary subject matter expert and technical authority for Link 16 network design and system management.
- Tactical Data Link Coordination, Standards Development, and Interoperability Coordination.
- Supports Tactical Data Link Operations and Management Organization (TDLOMO) branch management.
- Provides Tactical Data Link Operations Support.
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
- Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
- Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- Travel to continental US and international destinations will be required.
- Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
- This is designated as a Key position. Must be removed from military recall status if alternatives for filling the position during an emergency are not available.
- Drug testing position; subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
- This is a Centrally Managed position in the Cyberspace and Information Technology Career Field.
- DNRP is authorized.
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 Support Positions
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, which includes: applying advanced management and organizational principles/practices; working with tactical data links in support of long-range war, mobilization, exercise, deployment, and similar operations planning efforts; and operation/sustainment of current data link systems and their applicability to the conduct of combat air operations.
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:
1. Knowledge of and Air Force employment of the Joint Tactical Information Distribution System (JTIDS), the Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) and other Link 16 terminals as applicable to current Air Force and MAJCOM programs and weapon systems.
2. Knowledge of and experience with utilization of the Joint network design and (JNDA) software in the design and development of Link 16 networks, including platform time slot allocation, transmit and receive transactions, and Initialization Data Load (IDL) file development.
3. Knowledge of Air Force weapon system employment, goals, and objectives, the sequence and timing of contingency and operational events and key strategic requirements in the context of tactical information exchanges.
4. Knowledge of the process used to submit changes to Military Standards 6016, 3011, 3020, NATO Standardizations Agreements, and other operational and technical documents used in the execution of military Link 16 operations and evaluations.
5. Knowledge of Link 16 network design and operational management in Joint and Coalition environments, including Link 16 frequency deconfliction, spectrum certifications, and operational architecture requirements.
6. Knowledge of the DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System and Air Force policy and procedures for developing budget estimates and financial plans in support of major war, mobilization, and other contingency and operational plans and methods for developing budget forecasts, cost projections, unfunded requirements justifications, POM narratives, offsets and disconnects.
7. Ability to gather, assemble, 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 decision-making.
8. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, negotiate complex issues, and maintain good working relations.
9. Ability to plan, organize, develop studies or analysis and to negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations, where the proposals involve substantial Air Force resources, require extensive changes in established concept and procedures.
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
The mission of the United States Air Force is: To fly, fight, and win...Airpower anytime, anywhere. To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Global Reach and Global Power . That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.
Click to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide:
- 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
- AF DCIPS Interchange
- AF Internal Employee
- DoD Transfer (Excluding Air Force)
- EO 12721 Certain Former Overseas Employees
- EO 13473 Appointment of Certain Military Spouses
- Former Federal Employees (Reinstatement)
- Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
- Land Management Employee
- Military Spouse Preference
- National Service (Peace Corps and VISTA)
- Non-AF DCIPS Interchange
- Non-Appropriated Fund
- Non-DoD Transfer
- Other (Interchange Agreements)
- People with Disabilities, Schedule A
- PPP DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians
- PPP DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
- PPP Mil Res (MR) and Nat Guard (NG) Pref Eligible Technician Receiving Disability Retirement
- Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction
- Veterans Employment Opportunities Act
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.
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.
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