Executive Support Specialist, 19 SDS

The United States Space Force (USSF) in Dahlgren, VA is searching for an Executive Support Specialist to support the 19 SDS (NH-0301-02, GS 05/11 equivalent).


Description:
Serves as the principal advisor and primary point of contact to unit leadership for all program and executive support initiatives. The incumbent provides high-level analytical, evaluative, and programmatic support, exercising significant independent judgment and discretion in managing task execution, personnel programs, security requirements, and organizational manpower resource tracking. Functions as the pivotal liaison with leadership staff, seamlessly integrating varied administrative and technical requirements to ensure optimal alignment with organizational objectives


Ideal Candidate:
1. Knowledge of a substantial body of program principles, concepts, policies, and objectives to analyze, evaluate, and manage executive support programs.
2. Skill in critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and problem-solving to identify, analyze, and resolve complex or difficult organizational issues.
3. Ability to proactively guide, coordinate, and consult with technical SMEs and leadership to accomplish complex projects while assuming ownership of processes.
4. Ability to adapt existing plans, develop tracking procedures, and recommend improvements to the design or operation of command workflows.
5. Skill in written and oral communication to present informational briefings, compose high-level management reports, and facilitate cooperative interactions.
6. Ability to optimize manpower and organizational resources to achieve project schedules and mission objectives.


- Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations toreduce potential compromise.
- 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.
- May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
• May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
• Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 21 days per year.
• Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed “Unscheduled Telework”.
• PCS is not authorized. Incentive is not authorized.
• This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing.

Qualifications

The 0301 series does not have an individual occupational requirement that must be met. You can view the experience level requirements here. Please scroll down to the 3rd section titled Administrative and Management Positions.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here:

Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted. If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.

Resume:You must submit a resume that may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume exceeds two pages or is illegible/unreadable. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your resume must provide:

1. Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number
2. Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended
3. Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information:
   • Job title
   • Detailed duties and accomplishments
   • Employer's name and address
   • Supervisor's name and phone number
   • Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.)
   • Hours per week
   • Salary, if applicable
4. Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses

College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.

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