PROGRAM ANALYST Job in MacDill AFB, FL

Vacancy No. 5I-AFPC-12689432-712090-KR Department Air Force Elements, U.S. Special Operations Command
Salary $124,531.00 to $161,889.00 Grade 14 to 14
Perm/Temp Temporary FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 2/24/2025 Close Date 3/3/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
MacDill AFB, FL


Summary

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The primary purpose is to serve as the Senior USSOCOM Strategic Advisor for the J5 Director
of Strategy Plans and Policy Directorate at the Combatant Command Headquarters U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM).

Duties

1. As a senior strategic technical advisor for the HQ U.S. Special Operations
Command (USSOCOM) J5 Strategy Plans and Policy Directorate provides responsive interdisciplinary and advanced analytical capability involving complex strategic issues.
2. Principal architect for J5 input into the USSOCOM Capabilities and Programming Guidance (CPG), performs advanced analytical and advisory duties in the formulation, presentation, evaluation, coordination, and justification of the USSOCOM CPG that guides the Force Development and Force Design for the USSOCOM world-wide enterprise.
3. Represents USSOCOM with external high level organizations, including the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Joint Staff, Combatant Commands, Military Services, interagency and international partners, other functional area organizations, and outside officials to coordinate and implement USSOCOM strategic planning and development.
4. Provides subject matter expertise for the development and review of national, DoD, joint, and interagency strategic documents.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
  • 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: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
  • This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
  • Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
  • The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret (TS) security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
  • Access to Special Access Programs (SAP) may be required
  • The incumbent is preferred to have qualified special operator experience with broad operational and staff knowledge within the Special Operations Forces
  • This position is designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Civilian Drug Testing Program. It is mandatory for the and (cont'd)
  • (cont'd) incumbent to refrain from the use of illegal drugs and misuse of prescription medication. If requested, the incumbent must submit to urinalysis testing. (cont'd)
  • (cont'd) Appointee must sign a statement acknowledging the position occupied is a Testing Designated Position
  • Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
  • The incumbent may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, off-duty hours on call, extended work hours (i.e., 12-hr shifts), varying duty hours, and/or holidays
  • This is an Obligated Position in which an employee has return rights. Upon the employee’s return, incumbent may be required to vacate this position

Qualifications

Conditions of Employment Continued:
  • This is a TERM POSITION NTE 09JAN27; the individual selected for this position may be extended without further competition. Current Federal civilian employees and may apply for this position using "Reinstatement" eligibility and if selected, a break in service of at least 3 calendar days may be required prior to appointment to this position.

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 series, 0343.


SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes mastery level knowledge of international relations, the international security environment, and the interaction of defense, diplomacy, development, intelligence, and economics to develop new theories and hypothesis for the Force Employment, Force Development, and Force Design of Special Operations Forces in support of national strategy. Advanced knowledge of Special Operations Forces and their interaction with members of other U.S. Departments and Agencies and international partners to perform advanced analytical and advisory duties in formulating, presenting, evaluating, coordinating, and justifying input to the Capabilities and Programming Guidance translating basic legislation and policy into USSOCOM goals, actions and operational guidance. Extensive knowledge of and background in Special Operations policy, strategy, plans, and concepts to advise USSOCOM leadership on the shape of new legislation, policies and operating authorities necessary to effectively achieve future USSOCOM strategic

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-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 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:
  1. Knowledge and skill in strategic analysis, operational design, SOF operations and planning, assessments, and national strategy. Incumbent will apply advanced analytical methods and techniques to analyze and advise leadership on the best way to integrate future-oriented ideas that inform enterprise design and development concerning strategy, capabilities, doctrine, concepts, training and education, effects on SOF, and national-level policy.
  2. Mastery knowledge of the geostrategic environment and the challenges for U.S. national security and ability to apply those to formulating strategic planning and policy guidance.
  3. Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS); the Planning, Programming, and Budgeting Execution (PPBE) System; Special Operations Forces Capabilities Integration and Development System (SOFCIDS); and formulation processes to align resource requirements with the required capabilities and capacities for Special Operations Forces worldwide and the integration of operations, plans, strategy, concepts, and resourcing requirements to continuously appraise utilization of those resources in the accomplishment of programs goals and objectives.
  4. Knowledge of planning and executing programs, and the ability to perform the same. Skills in prioritizing tasks and planning short, mid, and long-term goals and objectives.
  5. Skill in creating alternative solutions to complex problems. Sufficient to establish and maintain cooperative relationships and/or manage projects involving diverse personnel (e.g. private sector, contractors, personnel of diverse agencies, etc).
  6. Ability to interpret high-level guidance (e.g. National Security Strategy (NSS), National Defense Strategy (NDS), Joint Warfighting Concept (JWC), and other key documents) and to translate them into strategic implications and capabilities requirements for Special Operations Forces. Ability to communicate effectively, in a very precise manner, both orally and in writing to interpret and coordinate frequently conflicting guidance from multiple sources; transform this information into clear, concise, and easily understood guidance. Must analyze multi-faceted, complex situation and develop courses of action for decision and execution.

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.

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.

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.

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

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 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.

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.

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Benefits

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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.

The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

BASIS OF RATING: Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable.

Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements.
Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements.
Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements.


Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

Required Documents

The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming.

  1. Online Application: Questionnaire
  2. Resume: For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week (if part-time) and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees should list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume. Do NOT include photographs (or links to social media such as LinkedIn), inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume.
  3. Transcripts/Registration/License: If qualifying on education/position requires education, you must submit copies of your transcripts and if required for the position, submit an active, current registration/license.
  4. Veterans: If claiming VEOA, VRA or 30% Disabled Veteran - Submit VOW certification memo or copy of the official DD-Form 214, which must include the character of service (i.e., with an honorable or general discharge). This will be annotated in block 24 on member copy 2, 4, or 7 of the DD-Form 214. If claiming 30% Disabled Veteran, you must also submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces. NOTE: All veterans claiming 10-point preference must also submit a SF-15.
  5. Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees (includes current Air Force employees): You must submit a legible copy of a SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. The SF-50, block 24 must contain "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a "1". Employees eligible under an OPM approved interchange agreement, block 34 may contain a "1" or "2".
  6. Promotion Consideration: If you wish to be considered as a promotion candidate and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one-year time-in-grade requirements. You will need to provide additional SF-50s which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within-Grade, Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old).
ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:
  • Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
  • Branch of Armed Forces
  • Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
  • Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
  • Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
  • Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
  • Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
  • Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.
    Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt.

OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS:
Performance Appraisals for Current Federal Civilian Employees - Most recent performance appraisals (dated within last 3 years) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable.
Awards for Current Federal Civilian employees - List any awards received within the last 3 years on the resume.
Note: Applicant must not submit award Notification of Personnel Actions (SF50s).

How to Apply

The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 03/03/2025

To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12689432

To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your Resume (your latest resume will be used to determine your qualifications). If you submit more than one copy of your resume, only the most recent (latest) version will be reviewed. The latest timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is "most recent."

  • It is your responsibility to check the status and timestamp of all documents you submit as part of your application.
  • If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, you will not be considered for this vacancy.
  • For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week (if part-time) and dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position.
2. A complete Application Questionnaire

3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name.

PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.

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Agency contact information

Total Force Service Center
Address
SOCOM
7701 Tampa Point Blvd
MacDill AFB, FL 33621
US

Next steps

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