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STRATEGIC POLICY ANALYST

Department of Defense

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Job Description

Duties

  • Serves as an advisor to the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Warfighter Force Management and Readiness) on matters pertaining to Department of the Air Force policy and management oversight for the total force military personnel portfolios spanning the talent management lifecycle.
  • Evaluates and coordinates the acquisition of financial, material, manpower, and information resources needed to carry out Department of the Air Force-wide programs.
  • Formulates, develops, and evaluates DAF-wide prevention policies, programs, and practices to ensure the comprehensive integration of strategic objectives from national, Department of War (DoW), and DAF plans.
  • Cultivates, negotiates, and maintains strategic coalitions and collaborative working partnerships across the Air Force, DoD, Federal entities, and private sector organizations to align and advance DAF-wide prevention initiatives.


Requirements

Conditions of employment
  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
  • 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
  • Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft/vehicle to conferences, meetings, or functions away from the duty office/location. Travel may include overnight stays
  • May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours and/or Shift work may be required which may include overtime and/or irregular hours
  • This position requires a high degree of discretion in relation to sensitive information
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • 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.
  • This is a Centrally Managed position
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-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes : (1) Working with DoD/DAF administrative and operational processes to research and apply current strategies and policies and apply to broader response systems that impact the entirety of the Air and Space Force enterprise, including Joint Force; (2) Extensive working knowledge and experience in developing and disseminating information pertaining to the military personnel management portfolios; and (3) Working in developing and implementing comprehensive strategies while following provisions of public law, regulations, executive orders, and other directives.

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-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 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): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
  • Knowledge of laws, regulations, executive orders, and policies relating to the total force military personnel talent management lifecycle in order to ensure compliance and guide the development of strategic plans.
  • Knowledge of systems, concepts, principles, and theories relating to assigned portfolios and strategic planning to evaluate program effectiveness and resolve complex resource disconnects.
  • Knowledge of technical writing to prepare special studies, staff reports, Congressional testimony, and official responses.
  • Ability to gather facts, apply analytical and evaluative methods, and synthesize complex data to draw sound conclusions and solve problems regarding DAF-wide personnel programs.
  • Ability to develop long- and short-term goals to successfully execute DoW and DAF strategic outcomes and measurement criteria.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to clearly articulate insights and findings to management and relevant stakeholders. Ability to lead and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and interact directly with senior leaders to advocate for resources, negotiate policy adoption, and build consensus.
  • 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 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 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.

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