MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY ANALYST

Duties

• AFSOC Command Surgeon Medical Modernization senior program analyst. Applies Air Force medical, Special Operations, and Acquisition experience, to plan, organize, and determine necessary policies, regulations, directives, programs, and procedures for the establishment and maintenance of assigned programs.
• Manages AFSOC medical capability requirements; represents the command surgeon directorate and provides input to the strategic planning processes to identify and refine capabilities, deficiencies and capability shortfalls.
• Directs medical modernization staff in both short- and long-range projects in support of the Chief of the Modernization Division. Exercise supervisory (like) personnel management responsibilities.
• Prepares and delivers oral presentations such as briefings, training sessions, consultations, and strategy sessions with other staff service functions and activities to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters, and convey information relative to proposed changes in assigned program(s).

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
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• 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.
• Requires access to classified DOD information and must be capable of obtaining and maintaining appropriate security clearance.
• Incumbent may be subject to other than normal duty hours and may be required to travel away from the normal duty station on military and commercial aircraft to attend conferences, meetings, or other work-related functions.
• Position requires frequent travel within the US and overseas, using all modes of commercial and military transportation.
• Medical experience (e.g., flight medicine, aeromedical operations, aerospace medical service, etc.) is critical to the successful completion of the work.
• Acquisition certification and familiarity with capabilities-based planning, requirements documents, formal acquisition management, and POM process of the Planning, Programming and Budgeting System (PPBS) is required.
• MAJCOM/MEFPAK level or higher staff experience is desirable.
• Familiarity with medical research and development, human performance enhancement and optimization, personal protection, life support, safety, vision assessment, and human systems integration is important to completion of the work.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET 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-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes:1)Expertise in diverse qualitative and quantitative methodologies used to assess and enhance command-level plans and programs supporting major operations, including medical mobilization, casualty evacuation, damage control resuscitation, force health protection, training, austere surgery, global health engagement, human physical/psychological/cognitive performance, rescue operations, PPBS, acquisition, special operations, contingency planning, and long-range strategic mission requirements, 2) Comprehensive understanding of Air Force and command program objectives, including the sequencing and timing of key operational milestones, methods for evaluating planning effectiveness during real-world events, and the interrelationships among command entities responsible for planning, executing, and assessing military operations, 3)Advanced knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and clinical assessment/treatment guidelines, including prehospital trauma life support, combat casualty care, CASEVAC standards, and battlefield triage, management, and transport procedures; additionally, expertise in medical programs related to human systems integration, performance enhancement, personal protective systems, vision protection/enhancement, fatigue management, tactile interaction, and audio/vestibular stimulation.

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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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):

1. Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of command-level plans and programs for conducting major operations such as medical mobilization, casualty evacuation, damage control resuscitation, force health protection, training, austere surgery, global health engagement, human physical, psychological, and cognitive performance, rescue, PPBS, acquisition, special operations, contingency, and long-range strategy for mission requirements.

2. Knowledge of Air Force and command program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions related to actual events; and the relationship of the various command entities involved in overall program planning and execution of military operations and evaluations.

3. Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology, patient assessment and treatment guidelines, prehospital trauma life support, combat casualty care methods, casualty evacuation(CASEVAC) standards, and techniques for triaging, managing and transportation of battlefield casualties; knowledge of medical programs such as human system integration, human performance enhancement, personal protection systems, vision enhancement and protection, fatigue management, tactile interaction, and
audio/vestibular stimulation.

4. Knowledge of the application of Air Force medical, Special Operations, and Acquisitions, to plan, organize, and determine necessary policies, regulations, directives, programs, and procedures for the establishment and maintenance of assigned programs.

5. Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies; and preparing solutions to especially broad, important, and severe military operational and contingency areas.

6. Ability to plan, organize, and lead others in studies or projects and to negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations, where proposals involve substantial resources, and require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relationships.

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.

Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.

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 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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