PROGRAM ANALYST (INFORMATION RELATED CAPABILITY)

Conditions of Employment Cont.: This position has been designated as Special Sensitive. The employee is required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/ Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance as a condition of employment. Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, and involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) is required to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed. 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. This is a KEY position IAW 32 CFR, Part 44 Appendix A and DoD Directive 1200.7. A Key Position is a Federal position that cannot be vacated during a war, national emergency, or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the parent Federal Agency to function effectively. Applicants for positions designated as "Key" positions who do not agree to this condition shall not be extended an offer of employment. The employee must be removed from the Ready Reserve and CANNOT become a member of the Ready Reserve while assigned to this position. Work may require short notice travel away from the normal duty station to locations within and outside of the Continental United States on military or commercial aircraft in accordance with Joint Travel Regulations in performance of temporary duty (TDY). May be required to perform Battle Roster functions during Exercise and Real World events. Battle Roster functions may include but are not limited to the Joint Operations Center (JOC), 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 (JIOC-N), Joint Cyber Center (JCC), and other tasks as assigned. These duties may require additional duty hours and/or alternate duty 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 at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes expert knowledge of policies, regulations and precedents applicable to Joint OIE/IRC and analytical and evaluation methodologies for the assessment, development, and improvement of complex strategies to address CCMD requirements. Mastery of systematic and empirical analysis through detailed data collection, use of rigorous qualitative methods and application of robust examination of results to provide program strategies, evaluation of analysis outcomes, impact analysis of current capability policy, and proposed organizational approaches for successful deployment and employment of capabilities. Mastery of advanced capability employment principles and risks associated with employment along with comprehensive knowledge of analysis, strategy formulation, holistic program development, planning and programming regulations, guidelines, and processes in order to analyze DOD, CJCS, USAF, USN, USA and USNORTHCOM policies, programs, plans, strategies and intelligence capabilities; and to advise CDRNORAD and CDRUSNORTHCOM on the development, review, approval and execution of command capability activities. Mastery of IRC planning, resourcing, authorities, executions, and assessments at operational and strategic levels. 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 DOD Operations in the Information Environment (OIE) and Information Related Capability (IRC) and experience with their planning, integration/coordination, execution, and assessment in support of Combatant Command military objectives. Knowledge of DOD IRC policy and doctrine, sufficient to negotiate and defend controversial inter-command or inter-service IRC support issues with multiple government entities (i.e., DOJ, FEMA, DHS). Knowledge of IRC sources, organizations, and customers (sources such as goals, resources, objectives, and functions; organizations studied or served; and related customers and users). Skill to plan, obtain approval, execute, and assess complex OIE to accomplish command objectives defending the Homeland. Skill to plan, communicate and evaluate operations conducted remotely by subordinates, components, regions etc., in support of OIE. Skill to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, sufficient to analyze, research, strategize, present, and negotiate complex and sensitive issues with officials of diverse perspectives and views. Skill to communicate effectively with most senior leaders at a Command level (i.e., NORAD and USNORTHCOM), to include the Commander. Skill to organize and participate in or lead study teams tasked to originate new ideas, projects, and methodologies. Ability to analyze derived data, analytic structures and cost sharing, technical cooperation programs, and service directives relating to national defense activities. Ability to execute projects and/or studies within established financial and/or time constraints. Ability to recognize and analyze problems, conduct research, summarize results, and make appropriate recommendations. 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. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.