Wargame Program Specialist with Security Clearance

Duties Program Administrator for the Air Force Wargame Enterprise process, wargame reporting, and senior leader support. Facilitates subject matter experts (SME) and serves as a SME in overall participation for ongoing wargames. Ensures that inputs from Wargaming Enterprise are accurately and effectively integrated for appropriate Strategic Planning and Programming Processes. Maintains a continuous liaison with appropriate Air Staff, OSD, Joint Staff, other Service, and other DoD offices to ensure informed decision-making by senior Air Force leadership. Requirements Conditions of Employment Males must be registered for Selective Service, see If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program Disclosure of Political Appointments Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume May travel by military or commercial air to conferences, meetings, or other functions away from the duty site to potentially include overseas travel. A bachelor's degree is highly desired. A master's degree in national security affairs, international relations, business administration, engineering, operations research, technical discipline, or a related field is desired. Previous military-related work experience desirable. Completion of intermediate developmental education desired. Employee may be required to work overtime or an irregular work shift. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Clearance. Employee must be a US citizen. Qualifications This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety GROUP QUALIFICATION STANDARD STATEMENT: 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, Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series, 0301. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 (or higher) grade level or equivalent (may have been obtained in the federal service, military, or public sector) which includes expert knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods pertinent to wargaming for assessment and improvement of critical plans and programs for participating in or conducting strategy initiatives for joint strategic planning decisions. Skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the future operating environments and military capabilities. Comprehensive understanding of Wargames. Knowledge of military command structure, missions, doctrine, strategy, and organizational relationships, the sequence and timing of key events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions as related to actual events. 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 a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to participate in the development, assessment, and improvement of Air Force-wide plans, concepts, and wargames. Knowledge of Air Force goals, objectives, and capabilities; perspectives on the present and future international security environment, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of wargames. Significant understanding of where and how wargaming can integrate with POM, Doctrine, and Concept Development. Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies and preparing solutions to resolve substantive problems and issues of strategy, concepts, and technology in future operating environments. Comprehend and synthesize the effects of technological changes across the USAF's current and future operating capabilities. Skill in understanding and conducting analytic research in support of Air Force wargaming. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, negotiate complex issues, and maintain good working relationships. Ability to synthesize complex, and often contrary, competing, information and viewpoints to determine best course of action. Advocate recommendations across the Air Force to senior leaders. 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 This job does not have an education qualification requirement. 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. 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. 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. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. BASIS OF RATING: Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality