Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. Responsibilities Assesses and evaluates the geopolitical environment, strategic shifts, current and future adversary capabilities and USSTRATCOM mission requirements to formulate comprehensive recommendations to inform Joint Staff and Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) development of DoD strategic programming and planning guidance. Assessments typically entail extremely broad boundaries, which are difficult to determine in advance and solutions characterized by their breadth, significance, and consequence and for which previous studies and established management techniques are frequently inadequate. Coordinates actions across the Command to continuously assess the health of assigned programs and monitor status throughout Service, DoD and Congressional deliberations. Rapidly alerts senior leadership of major programmatic changes. Develops and prepares a variety of correspondence and other documentation, i.e., formal letters, position papers, reports, staff studies, staff summary packages, briefings, charts, bullet background papers, etc. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Conditions of Employment (Cont.) . Position is designated special-sensitive and requires a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed. Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret w/SCI clearance. This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions present a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. It is required that you (a) refrain from the use of illegal drugs and (b) if requested, submit to urinalysis testing 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, Management and Program Analysis Series 0343 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade broadband NH II, equivalent to the next to lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in the Federal Service.(may have been obtained in the federal service, military, or private sector). Examples of specialized experience includes; Expert knowledge of DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) system, its process, products, terminology, sequence and timing of key events, guidance documents and application to Combatant Commands. Extensive knowledge of Congressional, DoD, and Service programming procedures, directives, policies and guides. Expert knowledge of the capabilities, requirements and operations in one or more of the following disciplines: strategic deterrence; space; cyberspace; joint electronic warfare; missile defense; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; or analysis and targeting. Expert knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to participate in the assessment and improvement of command level plans and programs for conducting major operations such as: advocating future concepts; mission capability needs; PPBE; JCIDS; acquisition; and concepts of operations. 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: Expert knowledge of DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) system, its process, products, terminology, sequence and timing of key events, guidance documents and application to Combatant Commands. Extensive knowledge of Congressional, DoD, and Service programming procedures, directives, policies and guides. 2. Expert knowledge of Combatant Commands, Joint Staff, OSD, and all four Services to include assigned missions/responsibilities, staff structure/functions and components. Expert knowledge of the capabilities, requirements and operations in one or more of the following disciplines: strategic deterrence; space; cyberspace; joint electronic warfare; missile defense; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; or analysis and targeting. Comprehensive knowledge of the Federal, DoD, Joint Staff, and Service strategic planning, major programs, and Joint Capability Integration and Development System (JCIDS) processes; and a thorough knowledge of DoD, Joint Staff, Service and applicable Agency program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions as related to actual events. Expert knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to participate in the assessment and improvement of command level plans and programs for conducting major operations such as: advocating future concepts; mission capability needs; PPBE; JCIDS; acquisition; and concepts of operations. Skill in accessing and utilizing electronic services, congressional documents, and databases and budgetary / financial documents supporting the PPBE process. Expertise in designing and conducting comprehensive studies, and developing solutions to broad and consequential resource, operational, and contingency issues. Expert ability to plan, organize and negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations, where the proposals involve substantial resources, and require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures. 9. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relationships 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.