MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYST

The primary purpose of this position is to exercise managerial authority as deputy to the 613th Air and Space Operations Center (AOC) Information Operations (TO) and Special Technical Operations (STO) Team with specific interest in providing national security support to 613 AOC/CC program and personnel as the Program Security Officer (PSO). Duties Help • Critical Assists in leading, planning, and organizing systems and personnel in the employment of information and special technical operations for 613 AOC Commander. • Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. • As 613 AOC Program Security Officer, direct special security programs throughout 613 AOC and 13 AF to protect HQ USAF and CJCS compartmented, sensitive programs. • Information Systems Security Representative/Officer (ISSR/O)/Communications Equipment. Responsible for all data processing systems within the facility (NIPRnet, SIPRnet, PDAS, JWICS, and three separate stand-alone systems). • Processes all actions for physical security requirements for Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) under 613 AOC security cognizance in two buildings. • Top Secret Control Officer. Accountable for top secret material maintained in the SCIF. • Represents 613 AOC, 13 AF, and HQ PACAF (as required) with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. Requirements Help Conditions of employment • U.S. Citizenship Required • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov • 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 • 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. • This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions • Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft • Must have AOC experience • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information • Familiarization with applicable DoD/AF/ACC instructions highly desirable • Five years of managing at least a unit-level security program highly desired • This position is designated as a Key position IAW AFI 36-507. Duties of this position are essential to the accomplishment of wartime/contingency operations • Incumbents of key positions must be removed from their military recall status if alternative for filling of the position during an emergency are not available • This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use • Eligible for a Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA) which is subject to change without notice • "This is a Supervisory Position." A 1 year supervisory probationary period is required if applicant selected has not previously met this requirement. 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- Management and Program Analysis (0343) SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes expert knowledge of a wide variety of information operations, special technical operations, and security concepts, principles, and practices to review independently, analyze, and resolve difficult and complex problem sets. Such work situations may involve resolving conflicting data and/or testimony or sources and degrees of significant information in mission employment and/or adjudication; overlapping and conflicting requirements within a single facility or a for a geographic region; agreements with other organizations, agencies, or with foreign governments for security resources and responsibility sharing; interpreting new policy issuances for application in a variety of environments and locations; adjudicating complex personnel security clearances and/or developing guidelines for applying general criteria covering derogatory information that requires extensive experience and personal judgment to resolve; or planning and recommending the installation of multilayered security systems which may involve personnel access controls, physical protection devices, monitoring equipment, security forces, remote alarm equipment, and other measures. 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-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 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 USAF Air assets, capabilities, operations, guiding regulations, limitations, and doctrine, and associated planning, tasking, scheduling, and execution systems, as well as, support systems, locations, capabilities, and limitations. 2. Knowledge of IOT and STO regulations, practices, and procedures. 3. Knowledge of PACOM, PACAF, 13 AF, and 613 AOC processes and procedures related mission employment and execution. 4. Knowledge of Air Operations Center (AOC) and operations, associated systems, processes, and procedures. 5. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinates. 6. Knowledge of AOC weapon system instructions, doctrine, and higher headquarters guidance. 7. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relationships. 8. Strong leadership, supervisory and management skills. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions of the security team. Must have a current Top Secret clearance with a current Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) in effect. 9. Must have minimum of 3 years experience as an AF Special Compartmented Information Facility program manager. Responsible for development of protection strategies and classification management policy as it applies to special access programs and their acquisition. Strong background/knowledge of various security disciplines to include Industrial, Personnel, Physical, Information Systems, Communications, Operations, and Information Security as applies to highly classified areas. 10. Requires knowledge of Specialized Compartmented Information (SCI) standards, and Director, Central Intelligence Directives (DCID) as applies in the protection of highly classified programs. 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 here. 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 here 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 here 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 here 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. Disabled veteran leave 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 here. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.