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 a command headquarters level Senior Program Manager for Logistics Information Systems and Technology. Oversees Logistics Information Technology (Log IT) modernization and integration efforts, and conducts in-depth analysis of functional mission IT support requirements and appropriate technical solutions. Responsibilities Manages the Logistics IT resources using appropriate DoD and AF processes and systems. Plans, organizes and oversees the Logistics Information Technology program. Represents the organization at meetings and conferences; independently interacts with a full range of various command levels, from field units to MAJCOM and HQ Air Force; and prepares and delivers reports and briefings to senior leadership providing recommended solutions for the Mission Generation Panel portfolio. Develops independent strategies to present to higher level organization leadership to accommodate needs that are necessary to meet the organization mission. Represents the organization at high levels; interactions are with all levels of installation and functional area organizations. Participates on teams to study improvements to work processes, accomplishing internal or self-inspections, reviewing new or proposed regulations to identify changes and impact to Log IT portfolio, work function or other areas. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Group. Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: independent strategic planning analysis, evaluation, and development; validating and crafting new and existing programmatic requirements; budgeting documentation support; and analysis and reporting on execution as feedback loop for the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process. Provides expert analytical services, advice and assistance to Air Force Reserve senior leadership/ Corporate Structure. Manages the Logistics IT resources using appropriate DoD and AF processes and systems. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. 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. 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 logistics operations that may include experience in aircraft maintenance, logistics readiness, aerial port operations, civil engineering, or force protection. 2. Knowledge of Air Force and organization policy and procedures for IT concepts, systems testing and evaluation principles, financial management, and contracting. Broad knowledge of mobile computing concepts, mobile operating systems, mobile device management, mobile content management, and mobile application management desirable. 3. Knowledge of Air Force and organization operational concepts, logistics policies and procedures, and force objective to identify, analyze, and translate complex information, make appropriate judgments, evaluate options, and measure impact of decisions on mission changes and readiness impacts. 4. Knowledge of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) system, to include HQ and HAF's Corporate Structure, Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center, and other associated entities. 5. Skill in analyzing data and understanding of logistics, enginerring and force support functional relationships, and projecting program requirements versus resource availability while determining cost effective alternatives or tradeoffs necessary to achieve balanced programs and adequately support frequently changing mission requirements, goals, and objectives. 6. Ability to communicate effectively at senior leadership levels orally and in writing. 7. General knowledge of Air Force and organization policy and procedures on process improvement, inspections, and staffing procedures. 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 IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. 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. 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. 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. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.