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 for Management and Program Analysis Series, 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 detailed knowledge of Air Force and applicable local, state and federal procedures, directives, and policies as well as support agreements. Ability to apply various guidance to determine eligibility of programs for funding and authorization at installations with US Air Force personnel, facilities, and/or equipment. Skill at interpretation of such guidance and the ability to accurately convey this information to base personnel. Professional knowledge and abilities to serve as a technical authority concerning logistics program management; ability to modify standard practices and adapt equipment or techniques to solve a variety of problems; ability to adapt precedents or make significant departures from previous approaches to similar projects in order to provide for the specialized requirements of some projects; and ability to apply the standard practices of related logistics disciplines as they relate to planning and programming. Ability to plan and monitor large-scale logistics projects and programs to ensure compliance with applicable objectives, standards and requirements. Expert knowledge in AFGSC programs related to mobilization, exercises, Planning Programming Budgeting and Execution System, Air Force Capability Investment Strategy, Integrated Priority List, Future Years Defense Program (FYDP), rebasing and long-range strategy for beddown of new missions. Ability to analyze, interpret and apply rules, regulations and procedures in a variety of situations and recommend solutions and implement recommendations where proposals involve substantial resources and require extensive change in establishing new concepts and procedures. Comprehensive knowledge of the command mission.
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.
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:
- Mastery of USAF and DoD planning and programming procedures with knowledge of AFGSC goals, objectives, sequences, milestones and methods for evaluating the effectiveness of planning and programming on accomplishing the AFGSC mission. Incumbent will be required to constantly think "outside the box" to successfully obtain program support and funding in areas not normally supported.
- Ability to work with people and establish excellent working relationships with officials at all levels in a short period of time. Ability to inspire, motivate and guide others toward goal accomplishment. Leadership ability, including the ability to coach, mentor and challenge base/MAJCOM personnel; ability to adept leadership style to a variety of situations; and ability to model high standards of honesty, integrity, trust, openness, and respect for the individual by applying these values to daily behavior.
- Knowledge of current US laws and regulations, DoD and Air Force instructions, policies, and directives including contracting; logistics; regulatory and statutory restrictions on funds expenditures; logistics standards, methods, practices, and techniques, material and equipment; and applicable support agreements as they pertain to assigned programs.
- Knowledge of automated data processing concepts, systems capabilities, and economic usage to effectively accomplish assigned functions.
- Broad knowledge of all phases of logistics functions with special emphasis and professional knowledge of logistics programming. Knowledge of understanding of professional concepts, principles, theories, and state-of-the-art practices applicable to the most complex projects. Thorough knowledge of logistics standards, methods, practices and techniques, materials, and contracting procedures relevant to executing assigned contract/programs.
- Ability to analyze, interpret and apply rules, regulations, and procedures in a variety of situations and recommend timely and economical solutions. Design and conduct comprehensive studies and prepare solutions and implement recommendations where proposals involve substantial resources and require extensive change in establishing new concepts and procedures. Ability to develop concise written technical information appropriate for any specific audience. Ability to effectively communicate via a formal briefing or in a public speaking forum. Ability to utilize personal computers and the internet to analyze, collect and disseminate information.
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.