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PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Department of the Air Force

Posted today

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Linthicum Heights, MD
Top Secret/SCI Polygraph Unspecified
Career Level not specified
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Job Description

Duties

  • Plans, organizes, manages, and provides oversight of the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3) Partner Engagement Program.
  • Represents the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3) as the Senior Legislative Liaison for formulating, coordinating, and processing extremely sensitive congressional engagements.
  • Performs supervisory personnel management responsibilities for employees assigned to the Partner Engagement Division.
  • Serves as the DC3 principal advisor for protocol duties; offers invaluable insight to the Executive Leadership on all matters concerning policies and procedures related to Air Force protocol and customs.
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 Top Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
  • 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
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • This is an obligated position to which an employee has return rights. Upon the return of the employee, the selectee may be required to vacate the position.
  • This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the AirForce Civilian Drug Demand Reduction 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.
  • The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required for the position.
  • Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
  • 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.
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 include: (1) serving as a subject matter expert in the analysis and direction of strategic planning; (2) Interpreting legislative mandates and/or directives into actionable steps and program initiatives; (3) facilitating continued discussion/engagement and collaboration among multiple agencies to resolve complex issues of joint interest; (4) orchestrating the successful implementation of protocol policies and procedures for distinguished visits and official functions to ensure proper customs and courtesies are observed.

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:

1. Knowledge of a wide range of principles, practices, and qualitative and quantitative evaluative techniques used in program analysis to identify, evaluate, resolve, and present issues or problems.

2. Knowledge of DOD cyber policy, procedures program goals and objectives and ability to translate how the sequence and timing of those operational events and milestones affect the strategic planning and agency goals.

3. Knowledge of the concepts, principles and practices of protocol, precedence, funding, military ceremonies, and military traditions both national and international. Skill in working with people to maintain effective working relationships with groups interested in or affected by ceremonial and protocol programs and policies and skills in working with high level military and civilian officials.

4. Knowledge of policies and processes administered by SAF/LL, an ability to anticipate Congressional Requests for Information, answer Questions for the Record, review and edit all responses to Congressional Members and Professional Congressional Staff Members.

5. Knowledge of security cooperation policies and processes within DoD and Air Force and ability to conduct a broad set of activities to encourage and build relationships with international partners to achieve strategic objectives.

6. Ability to communicate effectively with tact and diplomacy, logically and effectively explain key programs, functions, activities, and gain understanding of the organization's efforts. Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, software engineers, and internal/external stakeholders.

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.

Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition.

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.

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

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 .

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