Mission Assurance Specialist-Direct Hire Authority Job in Edwards AFB, CA

Vacancy No. AFTC-12613075-CC-FLYER Department Department of the Air Force - Agency Wide
Salary $101,121.00 to $156,323.00 Grade 3 to 3
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 11/18/2024 Close Date 11/22/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Edwards AFB, CA


Summary

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The specific purpose of this position is to provide installation response and readiness through the management of the MA, CARM, COOP, Treaty Compliance, Plans, SAPM, exercise planning, and Force Readiness activities for the wing.

Duties

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  • Manages Mission Assurance (MA) Program per DoDI 3020.45 with responsibility for implementation of wing-wide installation response and readiness.
  • Coordinate, Draft, Plan, Integrate, and Execute all Mission-Focused Complex Mission Assurance and Readiness Exercises at EAFB.
  • Plan and design installation exercises-based on Commanders Intent, to include scenario development.
  • Draft Exercise Objectives, Master Scenario Events Lists, Commanders Decision Briefs, rehearsals, Warning Orders (WARNORDS), and Operation Orders (OPORDS).
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments, All Hazard Threat Assessments/Analysis, along with conducting Mission Analysis Risk Management.
  • Responsible for the command and control of exercises through Exercise Control (EXCON), along with assisting the Crisis Action Team (CAT).
  • Perform exercise closeout with After Action Reviews (AAR) and archiving exercise documents and developed products to ensure Wing mission requirements and readiness.
  • Analyzes data for trends and opportunities for improvement across the organization.
  • Assist in Developing a Mission Assurance and Wing Readiness Cross-Walk that depicts Wing readiness and Response Posture.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prescribed "Unscheduled Telework"
  • Obtain and maintain Security clearance
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  • Up to 25% travel possible
  • Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY) approximately 15 days per year.

Qualifications

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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 located here.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-03 or equivalent to the next lower grade GS-13 in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is knowledge of a range of principles, practices, and quantitative and qualitative evaluative techniques used in project analysis to identify, evaluates, resolve, and present issues or problems to isolate discrepancies or identify trends that impact organizational mission objectives both operationally and strategically.

Desired Skills:
  • 1-2 years of experience in installation Crisis Action Team (CAT) management desired.
  • 1-2 years' experience with exercise planning with the Department of Defense desired.
  • 1-2 years of experience with Research Development Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) processes desired.
  • 1 to 2 years' experience in developing or overseeing military mission assurance and or readiness exercises
  • 1 to 2 years' experience in communicating verbally or in writing and briefing senior leaders
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
1. Knowledge of a range of AF functions, policies, procedures, practices, concepts, and theories related to the mission, management, and operation of organization to provide high level staff guidance as it relates to mission assurance, critical asset risk management, continuity of operations, and force readiness.
2. Knowledge of a range of principles, practices, and quantitative and qualitative evaluative techniques used in project analysis to identify, evaluates, resolve, and present issues or problems to isolate discrepancies or identify trends that impact organizational mission objectives both operationally and strategically.
3. Skill in negotiating with management to accept and implement recommendations when they involve substantial resources, extensive changes, or conflict with organizational desires
4. Skill to use, manipulate, and or synthesize various data systems and sources of information to cross-correlate data and metrics to evaluate data within the context of operational environment, develop COAs to better support mission objectives, select and coordinate with appropriate parties of interest, and champion organizational opportunities in the corporate process
5. Ability to recognize and analyze complex analytical problems, conducts research, gather, assemble, and analyze facts; draw conclusions; conduct analysis; devise recommended solutions; and summarize results of the entire process in briefings, papers, or reports suitable for top management use and decision-making
6. Ability to communicate effectively with senior leaders both orally and in writing clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, and maintain good working relations with all individuals and organizations.


Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

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Direct Hire Authority: NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members.

Air Force Civilian Service Employment Benefits:
Paid Time Off:

  • 11 Federal Holidays off per year
  • Vacation time (Annual Leave) accumulates based on length of employment. Starts at 13 days (104 hours) per year and up to 26 days (208 hours) per year
  • 13 sick days per year (104 hours)

Retirement:
  • Pension: Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
  • 401K: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) available with up to 5% agency matching

Health & Wellness:
  • Various Medical, Dental & Vision packages to choose from for entire family
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Federal Long Term Care Insurance, and Life & Disability Insurance

Work/Life Balance:
  • Family and Medical Leave Act
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Flexible Work Arrangements (dependent on position)

Career Development:
  • Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities
  • Career enhancement and promotion opportunities

Benefits

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Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.

Agency contact information

Air Force Test Center Recruitment
Address
EHA DHA
550 C Street West
JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150
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