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: To serve as the Senior Joint Operations Plans Officer leading and analyzing joint operational planning capability requirements and provides strategic planning guidance involving broad, undefined complex issues that are both recurring and situational in nature. Responsibilities Provides direct analytical and expert support to the Branch Chief and the Division Chief in planning, organizing, and supporting the daily activities of the HQ USCENTCOM Operations Plans Division. Oversees the conduct of Contingency and crisis response operational planning to meet Combatant Command requirements. Applying operational experience, develops, analyzes, and evaluates detailed plans, goals, and objectives for Joint Planning Group activities as directed by the HQ USCENTCOM Command Planning Board which is chaired by the Deputy Commander, HQ USCENTCOM. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Conditions of Employment continued: Incentives such as recruitment or relocation bonuses, superior qualifications and credit for leave accrual for experience may be authorized for selected candidates based on the needs of the agency. Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume. In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Administrative and Management Positions for Management and Program Analysis Series, 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 and understanding of Joint Operations and Planning Execution Systems (JOPES), including Crisis Action Planning (CAP) and the Joint Operational Planning Process (JOPP), to design, evaluate, and adapt planning strategies that support both immediate operations and long-term USCENTCOM strategic objectives across diverse, complex operational environments; expert knowledge of joint programs, objectives, and cross-functional missions, as well as the interagency and multinational aspects of joint operations. This knowledge is critical for coordinating strategic planning efforts with allied nations, coalition partners, and various governmental agencies to align with the Agency's operational goals; and mastery in adapting and applying sophisticated analytical methods to assess and improve joint operational planning documents, processes, and systems. Utilizing this expertise to identify, analyze, and resolve complex and emergent issues impacting the efficiency and effectiveness of the Agency's mission within its AOR. 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 Joint Operations and Planning Execution Systems (JOPES) planning formats and guidance processes, joint programs, activities, missions, policies, and objectives along with analytical and evaluative methods and techniques for assessing operational planning documents and systems. 2. Knowledge of major joint programs, analysis principles, practices, and techniques required to perform studies, and develop recommendations on issues related to joint planning to improve planning concepts, resolve problems, gain effectiveness and efficiency, and goals/objectives for short/long range implementation. 3. Knowledge of the mission, organization, and work processes of various programs and the relationships of administrative support activities to such mission is critical to this knowledge and skill. 4. Knowledge and ability to conduct studies, analyze findings and make recommendations on the overall operations planning program as it pertains to long range planning and forecasting. 5. Ability to prepare and deliver written and oral presentations such as extensive detailed reports, briefings, training sessions, consultations and strategy sessions with other staff service functions and activities to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters, and convey information relative to proposed changes in assigned 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 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. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. 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