Strategy Development and Program Management Officer

Duties

As a Strategy Development and Program Management Officer at the GS-0301-15 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Serves as the recognized authority and primary advisor to the JECC Commander on policy, programs, and resources issues.
• Develops/directs the development of policies and programs to implement the JECC's missions and JECC concepts by interaction with OSW, Joint Staff, Combatant Commands (CCMDs), Services, and the private sector for operations, activities, and investments.
• Plans, organizes, and manages the activities of the Directorate, and develops goals and objectives that integrate organizational and Command objectives to achieve DOW-aligned strategic outcomes.
• Directs, coordinates, manages and/or oversees work of the Directorate. Advises staff regarding policies, procedures, and directives of higher level management or headquarters.
• Focal point for JECC special projects and initiatives. Represents the JECC with other external functional area organizations.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation. Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Clearance
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Required
• Telework Eligibility: Situational telework may be authorized based on operational requirements, contingent upon Agency and Supervisor approval.
• Tue position is designated by the Air Force as a Test Designated Position (lDP) under the AF Civilian Drug Testing Program. Therefore, the incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.
• The incumbent is required to submit an initial and annual Confidential Financial Disclosure Reports (OGE Form 450) in accordance with provisions of the Joint Ethics Regulation.
• This position is designated as a key position IAW AFI 36-507.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-15, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service:

• Developing and directing strategic plans and policies to implement programs and concepts, such as for a Joint Enabling Capabilities Command (JECC) or Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ).
• Managing and executing the Programming, Planning, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process, to include developing and providing input to the Program Objective Memorandum (POM) and Program/Budget Review (PBR) cycle.
• Serving as a primary advisor to senior leadership (e.g., General/Flag Officer, SES) on policy, program, and resource allocation, requiring interaction with entities such as OSW, the Joint Staff, and Combatant Commands.
• Exercising supervisory responsibilities to include planning and directing the work of a directorate, managing resources, and appraising performance.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: .

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see )

The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.

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Re-employed Annuitant: This position Does/Does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at:

Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).