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Macdill AFB, FL
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Job Description
Duties
Plan, organize, and direct the activities of the USCENTCOM training and exercise program. Develop goals and objectives that integrate organization and USCENTCOM training objectives that meet National Defense Strategy objectives and Command CENTCOM Campaign Plan objectives.
Research, interpret, analyze and apply U.S. military and USCENTCOM area of responsibility host nation military requirements and capabilities.
Meet with key exercise coordinating officials to assess planning progress, explain USCENTCOM Command policy and procedures, and resolve challenges that arise.
Responsible for providing key input and shaping guidance on the design, planning, coordination, and execution of the Command's Battle Staff Exercises and Mission Rehearsal Programs that prepare USCENTCOM, Combined and Joint Task Force Staffs.
Assist with the development of budgets for the Exercise Program and provide in-direct oversight and briefings on the OSD Joint Training Exercise and Evaluation Program (JTEEP) ($240 million (FYDP) and USCENTCOM Title 10 Section 321, Training with friendly foreign countries.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Group Standard for Administrative & Management Positions.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level (or other equivalent pay systems) in federal service which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position being filled. Specialized experience is experience which may have been gained while managing, coordinating, and assessing the productivity, effectiveness, and efficiency of large scale, complex training and exercise programs that are critical to achieving objectives; enhancing readiness across multinational, coalition, and partner organizations and planning, managing, and coordinating complex training and exercise programs that are critical to achieving command/organizational objectives.
To view qualification requirements, click on the following link:
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 qualitative and quantitative techniques, management principles, methodologies, and financial management directives, to effectively plan, execute, and evaluate exercises and programs.
2. Knowledge and practical experience in combat and non-combat operations, including Joint Exercise and Training processes, to oversee strategy development, policy implementation, and long-term planning for Mission Rehearsals and crisis response exercises.
3. Knowledge of the Joint Training Exercise and Evaluation Program (JTEEP) processes and capabilities, supporting organizational exercise and training requirements, and ensuring the efficient allocation of resources and accurate program assessment.
4. Skill and ability to plan and organize complex exercises and provide technical expertise in the execution and evaluation of battle staff training events.
5. Ability to analyze and adjust work operations across multiple organizational segments, ensuring program requirements and objectives are met through efficient resource allocation and reallocation.
6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with senior leadership ensuring clarity in conveying policy, planning, and operational recommendations.
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
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 in the "Highly Qualified" or "Best Qualified" Category on the rating criteria for this vacancy. 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.
Term Appointments: If you are selected for a term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition. Additionally, if you are serving on a term appointment in the competitive service, you may be converted to a career or career-conditional appointment without further competition. NOTE: 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.
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 .
If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click .
For information on veteran's preference click .
120-DAY COMPETITIVE CERTIFICATE: This vacancy announcement may be used to fill like vacancies for 120-days from the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as/if additional vacancies occur during this period.
Plan, organize, and direct the activities of the USCENTCOM training and exercise program. Develop goals and objectives that integrate organization and USCENTCOM training objectives that meet National Defense Strategy objectives and Command CENTCOM Campaign Plan objectives.
Research, interpret, analyze and apply U.S. military and USCENTCOM area of responsibility host nation military requirements and capabilities.
Meet with key exercise coordinating officials to assess planning progress, explain USCENTCOM Command policy and procedures, and resolve challenges that arise.
Responsible for providing key input and shaping guidance on the design, planning, coordination, and execution of the Command's Battle Staff Exercises and Mission Rehearsal Programs that prepare USCENTCOM, Combined and Joint Task Force Staffs.
Assist with the development of budgets for the Exercise Program and provide in-direct oversight and briefings on the OSD Joint Training Exercise and Evaluation Program (JTEEP) ($240 million (FYDP) and USCENTCOM Title 10 Section 321, Training with friendly foreign countries.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
- This position is centrally managed by the Operations Career Field team. Travel and relocation expenses will be paid.
- 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/
- May be required to occasionally travel away from the normal duty station. The employee must be willing and able to travel on military and commercial aircraft in the performance of temporary duty.
- This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- May be required to work outside of normal duty hours
- Disclosure of Political Appointments is required
- Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
- This position is Term Not to Exceed 36 months
- 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.
- 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.
- Incentive for prior non-federal work experience or active duty uniformed service for determining leave accrual rate may be offered upon request.
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Group Standard for Administrative & Management Positions.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level (or other equivalent pay systems) in federal service which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position being filled. Specialized experience is experience which may have been gained while managing, coordinating, and assessing the productivity, effectiveness, and efficiency of large scale, complex training and exercise programs that are critical to achieving objectives; enhancing readiness across multinational, coalition, and partner organizations and planning, managing, and coordinating complex training and exercise programs that are critical to achieving command/organizational objectives.
To view qualification requirements, click on the following link:
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 qualitative and quantitative techniques, management principles, methodologies, and financial management directives, to effectively plan, execute, and evaluate exercises and programs.
2. Knowledge and practical experience in combat and non-combat operations, including Joint Exercise and Training processes, to oversee strategy development, policy implementation, and long-term planning for Mission Rehearsals and crisis response exercises.
3. Knowledge of the Joint Training Exercise and Evaluation Program (JTEEP) processes and capabilities, supporting organizational exercise and training requirements, and ensuring the efficient allocation of resources and accurate program assessment.
4. Skill and ability to plan and organize complex exercises and provide technical expertise in the execution and evaluation of battle staff training events.
5. Ability to analyze and adjust work operations across multiple organizational segments, ensuring program requirements and objectives are met through efficient resource allocation and reallocation.
6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with senior leadership ensuring clarity in conveying policy, planning, and operational recommendations.
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
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 in the "Highly Qualified" or "Best Qualified" Category on the rating criteria for this vacancy. 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.
Term Appointments: If you are selected for a term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition. Additionally, if you are serving on a term appointment in the competitive service, you may be converted to a career or career-conditional appointment without further competition. NOTE: 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.
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 .
If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click .
For information on veteran's preference click .
120-DAY COMPETITIVE CERTIFICATE: This vacancy announcement may be used to fill like vacancies for 120-days from the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as/if additional vacancies occur during this period.
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