TECHNICAL ADVISOR

Duties

DUTY 1: Directs plans, organizes, and manages the programs and activities. Receives broad policy and program guidance from the OSD, HQ USAF, MAJCOM and Joint Sub-Unified Commander. The incumbent independently plans and carries out duties, determining the scope, and objectives of assignments and resources required and applying originality, insight, and creativity in the identification and resolution of problems and development of programs and policies that directly support major mission(s) directly affecting national security.

DUTY 2: Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Selects or recommends selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignments in consideration of skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and EEO and diversity objectives. Develops, modifies, and/or interprets performance standards.

DUTY 3: Represents the Combat Development and Resources Directorate with outside agencies, including Joint Sub-Unified Command, DoD, USAF, Interagency and functional area organizations. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with HQ USSOCM Directorates, USCENTCOM Component and Joint Task Force staffs, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) FOIA office, the Joint Staff J-8, HQ SOCOM Comptroller activities, other Combatant Commands, Contracting Offices, commercial/academic research institutes, DARPA and Allies.

DUTY 4: Leads executive level engagement and communication with other managers in the Joint Environment, OSD, USSOCOM, interagency, HQ USAF (HAF) Staff, Joint Staff, Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and National Laboratories. Works closely with Joint Directors, USSOCOM Directors and Interagency Directors and HAF Directors, on strategic plans affecting functional capabilities in the special tactics group.

DUTY 5: Provides executive direction, oversees, synchronizes and executes long term planned and programmed financial appropriations to ensure mission accomplishment. Directs the formulation of enterprise annual program plans, spend plans and supervises the allocation of approved resources to procurements, technology development and investment acquisition areas to satisfy identified capability gaps and/or validated requirements.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• All new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period.
• 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
• Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours (0800-1700), which may include weekends, and/or holidays and/or overtime.
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• 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.
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
• The incumbent must possess the knowledge and experience to serve as the senior party responsible for overseeing subordinate acquisitions, budgetary programs and prioritizations in the constrained environment.
• Knowledge and experience managing complex and multidisciplinary ST core mission focused research and development programs.
• The work may require to drive a wide variety of motor vehicles and/or watercraft in support of equipment or system evaluations. An appropriate valid driver's license may be required for the position.

Qualifications

This is a GG-15 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-15 duties for the " Supervision/Management" work category are at the "Expert" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-15 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job.

To qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements describes in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include: knowledge of a wide range of concepts, principles, and practices in a professional or administrative occupation, such as would be gained through extended graduate study or experience and skill in applying this knowledge to difficult and complex work assignments; or a comprehensive, intensive, practical knowledge of a technical field and skill in applying this knowledge to the development of new methods, approaches, or procedures. Mastery knowledge of a wide range of experimental, qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of complex management processes and systems. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency.

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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 a wide range of acquisition concepts, principles, operations, laws, regulations, programs, and practices; knowledge of a wide range of research and development concepts, principles, operations, laws, regulations, programs, and practices; knowledge of a wide range of procurement and program office concepts, principles, operations, laws, regulations, programs, and practices; and knowledge of contracting, resource management, and budget execution concepts, principles, operations, and practices to function as a Technical Director.
2. Extensive knowledge and experience with DOD, Joint, AF, Army, Navy, interagency special operations forces mission, roles, functions, organizational structure, management, and operation of large organizations to provide high level staff guidance and participate in the development of goals, objectives, and policies.
3. Knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures related to developing, planning, budgeting, and coordinating activities, programs, POM, contracting, and requirements.
4. Knowledge of personnel management, EEO, and safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
5. Skill in managing multiple organizational levels to meet program requirements, goals, and objectives within available resources.
6. Ability to assess, plan, direct, and organize directorate and subordinate functions. Provide mentorship and motivate the directorate and supporting staff through subordinate supervisors.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED:
1. Position is designated Special-sensitive and incumbent must be able to obtain and retain a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.

2. Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.

3. Knowledge and experience of advanced special tactics operations, procedures, techniques, tactics, systems, equipment, and methods to serve as an operational baseline for the integration of current operational needs requirements, strategic technology investment, planning, programming budgeting, management of directorates, and integration of diverse programs. Oversees development of special products, has regular senior level interface and provides multi-year executive management continuity.

4. Knowledge of and experience with Future years Defense Plan (FYDP), Major Force Program (MPP), DoD appropriations, budget estimate Submissions (BES) and Program Objective memorandum (POM) programming methods, procedures, regulations, policies, and processes in order to recommend reapportionment, supplement appropriation, unfunded requirements, congressional inserts, deferral, and reclassification of funds.

5. This is an emergency essential position. In the event of a crisis situation, the incumbent, or designated alternate, must continue to perform the Emergency-Essential duties until relieved by proper authority. The incumbent or the designated alternate may be required to take part in readiness exercises. This position cannot be vacated during national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively. This meets the criteria of an Emergency-Essential position and requires that the incumbent, or the designated alternate, be removed from any military recall status. Employee must sign DD Form 2365 as a condition of employment.

6. The employee is required to carry and monitor a pager while on or off duty and respond as directed. This may include reporting for duty during other than normal duty hours.

7. Based on operational necessity, TDY away from home station in support of unit mission may require travel by commercial or military air, water or ground transportation.

8. This position requires psychological screening, polygraph testing, and urinalysis.

9. Employee is required to submit an initial and annual SF-450 (Financial Disclosure) in accordance with the Joint Ethics Regulation

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

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.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

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Selectees who physically reside permanently in the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during the entire recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) and selected for employment in the foreign area are eligible to receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, Post Allowance, Home Leave, etc. (subject to approval)

Selectees who physically reside outside the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during any step of the recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) will have foreign area benefits eligibility be determined on a case by case basis.