MISSION INTEGRATION SPECIALIST

Duties

• Provide joint fires operations expertise in support of strategic and operational planning and execution in support of USSPACECOM mission areas to create multi-domain effects on targets to achieve CCMD objectives.
• Execute joint fires as the supported or supporting command, aligned with policy, guidance, instructions, and doctrine to ensure compliance with required authorities and rules of engagement.
• Prepare and deliver written targeting specific products and oral presentations such as briefings and training sessions with other staff functions and activities to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters, and convey operational information.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
• 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
• For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• 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.
• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
• Employee needs to obtain and maintain approval to access the portfolio of Special Access Programs required to perform daily duties.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
• On occasion, the employee will be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Shift work and/or overtime will periodically be required.

Qualifications

Conditions of Employment (cont.):

• Position is designated special-sensitive and requires a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
• This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions present a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, SPACECOM, national security, and public safety. It is required that you (a) refrain from the use of illegal drugs and (b) if requested, submit to urinalysis testing.
• Polygraph:Employee is in a designated position that requires consent and thereafter be subject to and successfully complete, an initial, periodic and random counterintelligence (CI)-scope polygraph examination as a condition of employment. Polygraph examinations are considered current when administered within the past five years.

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, Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series 0301.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next to lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in the Federal Service. Specialized experience must include knowledge of joint war fighting doctrine, unified combatant command structure, and global command and control constructs; Knowledge of Adaptive Planning and Execution (APEX) process, the Joint Planning Process (JPP), and development of operational orders; Ability to participate in operational planning teams, participate in operational assessment groups and modify existing orders to affect ongoing operations; Ability to independently execute projects and/or studies within established time constraints; is skilled in effective communication, both orally and in writing; articulate complex issues; and maintain good working relation; and has the ability to lead study teams; originate new ideas, projects, and methodologies.

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:

Knowledge of joint war fighting doctrine, unified combatant command structure, and global command and control constructs.

Knowledge of Adaptive Planning and Execution (APEX) process, the Joint Planning Process (JPP), and development of operational orders.

Ability to participate in operational planning teams, participate in operational assessment groups and modify existing orders to affect ongoing operations.

Ability to independently execute projects and/or studies within established time constraints.

Skilled in effective communication, both orally and in writing; articulate complex issues; and maintain good working relations

Ability to lead study teams; originate new ideas, projects, and methodologies.

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

This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-03 equivalent to a GS-05 to GS-11.

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 most recent SF-50 noting position, grade, 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 determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed 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 announcement.

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