Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is as a Technical Advisor for Project Morpheus, providing strategic analysis designed to promote further understanding of and solutions to emerging requirements stemming from evolving global trends, innovation trends, geopolitics, and advanced technology developments. Responsibilities Serve as a consultant, manager, and technical expert on strategic innovation and incubation activities and processes for the Department of the Air Force, overseeing efforts related to the Squadron Initiative Fund, Momentum Funds, and the Vice Chief's Challenge. Manages processes by working with other leaders to create an overall vision, strategic roadmaps, project timelines, project budgets, technology selection, and teaming partners. Plans and executes initiatives in support of Project Morpheus related to Air Force strategy, priorities, international initiatives and/or special projects of importance to senior leaders. Builds and leverages multi-disciplinary teams from both internal and external to stakeholders to pursue key objectives and initiatives. Plans, organizes and oversees policy-shaping studies, briefings, proposals, and resolutions to senior leadership. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 Administrative and Management Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level (or equivalent in other pay systems) in the federal service in which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized experience is experience which includes the consulting, technical advising, strategic innovation, development of digital talent, and the conducting of quantitative and/or qualitative studies over various subjects to create resolutions to strategic challenges. To view qualifying requirements, click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/miscellaneous-administration-and-program-series-0301/ 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 strategic planning concepts, processes, methods and techniques to direct and manage the planning and execution of strategic engagements in United States Air Force, staff directorates and major subordinate commands. 2. Knowledge of the application of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative analytical and evaluative methods and techniques relating to innovation, as well as improvement and assessment of complex organizational processes and systems. 3. Knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, policies, and precedents that effect the fielding and adoption of technology and its support to the Air Force and other services. 4. Skill to plan, organize, and direct multi-functional, multi-organizational team studies and to negotiate effectively for acceptance and implementation of recommendations involving substantial resources and/or requiring extensive changes in established procedures or policies. 5. Skill in oral and written communication to conduct briefings to high-level personnel and to develop complex reports and documents for command-level planning and decision-making purposes. 6. Ability to present complex and controversial issues to senior leaders in Congress, Air Force, and Joint Service forum. 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. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Student Loan: Student Loan Repayment Incentive may be authorized 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 in the "Highly Qualified" or "Best Qualified" Category on the rating criteria for this vacancy. 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. Education Additional Information 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. 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. 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. Additionally, if you are serving on a term appointment in the competitive service, you may be converted to a career or career-conditional appointment without further competition. NOTE: 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. 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. For information on veteran's preference click here. 120-DAY COMPETITIVE CERTIFICATE: This vacancy announcement may be used to fill like vacancies for 120-days from the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as/if additional vacancies occur during this period.