Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is: Serve as a joint policy, strategy and plans analyst in the NORAD and USNORTHCOM. Conducts comprehensive planning to meet Secretary of Defense (SecDef) and Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) taskings for strategies and plans in support of national security objectives. Responsibilities Responsible for developing and coordinating strategic/operational level strategy, policy, and plans through the CJCS Joint Strategic Planning System (JSPS) processes and organizations in support of national objectives in response to SecDef and CJCS direction. Reviews National and DoD air domain policy, doctrine, strategy and planning documents to ensure NORAD and USNORTHCOM integration and compliance. Reviews National and DoD policy, doctrine, strategy and planning documents to ensure USNORTHCOM integration and compliance. Writes, develops, edits, and revises papers, formal briefings, instructional documents, meeting notes, articles and formal documents i support of the NORAD and USNORTHCOM missions and functions, and NORAD and USNORTHCOM Director and Commander directed special initiative and projects. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Conditions of Employment Continued: This position is designated by the Air force as a Test Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. As a mandatory requirement for employment in this TDP, the incumbent is (A) to refrain from use of illegal drugs and (B) if required, to submit to urinalysis testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive position presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. The selectee must sign a statement acknowledging the position occupied is identified as a TDP. May be required to perform Battle Roster functions during Exercise and Real World events. Battle Roster functions may include, but are not limited to. Future Operations Center (FOC), Future Plans Center (FPC), Joint Logistics Operations Center (JLOC), N&NC Deployment and Distribution Operations Center (NDDOC), Joint Intelligence Operations Center-North (JOC-N), Joint Cyber Center (JCC), and other tasks as assigned. These duties may require additional duty hours and/or alternate locations. YA002 = Eligible for situational telework only, including Ad hoc. Emergency, or OPM prescribed "Unscheduled" Telework. This eligibility is separate and distinct from the employee's eligibility. A civilian employee's telework arrangement may be terminated at the discretion of the supervisor or at the employee's request. 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 equivalent to the GS-12 or (higher) grade level or equivalent in other pay systems (may have been obtained in the military, public or private sectors) which includes Comprehensive knowledge of National DOD strategic planning guidance, military and joint planning doctrine, service roles and responsibilities, DOD goals and objectives, and the history and application of military concepts, operational art and strategy to accomplish assigned missions. Expert knowledge of policy, doctrine, strategy and plans for traditional combatant command activities as they apply to CJCS planning, review and decision processes for NORAD and USNORTHCOM missions. Expert knowledge of military strategy and planning; the relationships of the various combatant command missions and organizations, and the respective agents for those commands involved in the overall planning and execution of military operations and evaluations; and how strategic, operational, deliberate planning, crisis and contingency planning, and war gaming support them. 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: Knowledge of Joint Strategic Planning System (JSPS), Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) processes to include, but not limited to, joint operation planning, joint strategy reviews, joint capabilities identification and development, joint policy and doctrine, and CJCS assessment processes and documents. Knowledge of the relationships between the various combatant command missions and organizations and the respective agents for those commands involved in overall planning and executing military operations, and how deliberate and crisis action planning supports them. Knowledge of the National, DOD, and Joint Staff strategic planning documents and development processes; Knowledge of aviation ecosystem functional areas, civil-military aviation and air domain strategy, policy and planning processes. Ability to conduct analysis and devise recommended solutions in air domain strategy, policy and planning; Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a brief, clear, and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience; Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, draw conclusions, conduct analysis, devise recommended solutions, and package the entire process in briefings, papers, or reports suitable for leadership decision-making. Formulates effective strategies consistent with the mission and function of the organization in a global setting. Examines policy issues and strategic planning with a long-term perspective. Determines objectives and sets priorities; anticipates potential threats or opportunities. 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 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. 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 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. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.