• Serves as a SOF subject matter expert (SME) exercise planning officer responsible for planning coordinating, and synchronizing exercises, in support of SOCNORTH, USNORTHCOM, other Combatant Commands, Partner Nations and Interagency exercises objectives.
• Serves as an Operations Officer in the SOCNORTH SOJ3 (Operations Directorate) responsible for identifying the implications that national policy and national and theater level strategy have on special operations supporting plans in the USNORTHCOM area of responsibility (AOR).
• Serves as a Joint Staff Officer of a subordinate unified command of USSOCOM and under the OPCON of USNORTHCOM.
• Performs duties as a Liaison Officer (LNO), LNO team member, or as a member of a deployable command and control element for special operations activities throughout the USNORTHCOM area of responsibility (AOR).
• Member is responsible to ensure the core classified national information protection security disciplines of information are fully covered from a policy and program view point to ensure overall information protection requirements meet mission requirements.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Disclosure of political appointments
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
• This position has been designated as Special Sensitive. The employee is required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance as a condition of employment.
• The employee will be required to perform TDY by attending conferences, exercises, and seminars.
• Employee will need an official passport for travel outside US territory.
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. This position subject to uncommon tours of duty and/or shift work.
• May be required to drive to other installations to attend meetings and conferences. As appropriate, a valid driver’s license is required for this position.
• Incumbent may be required to undergo a medical evaluation prior to deploying. This is not a pre-employment requirement.
• The position is designated as Mission Essential which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions IAW, DODI 3020-42, Defense Continuity Programs.
• Position is not eligible for telework
• This position has been designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment and participation in random drug testing
• This position is Term Not to exceed 30 Nov 2028

Qualifications

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, 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 (may have been obtained in the federal service, military, or public sector). Example of specialized experience includes expert knowledge of SOF and mastery of DoDs exercise program to analyze current policy, strategy, and plans that affect the unit's roles and missions and provide advice and guidance to ensure that the exercise program supports SOCNORTH Commander's intent; comprehensive knowledge of missions, organizations, capabilities, and critical roles of mission partners to include USG interagency, DOJ, FBI, DOS, FEMA, DOE, adjacent TSOCs, COCOMs, Functional Combatant Commands, and SOF partner nations; mastery knowledge of the DoD exercise program to develop realistic exercises that truly test readiness for SOF to contribute to DoD led or DoD supported operations throughout the USNORTHCOM AOR; extensive knowledge of the Joint Training System and the policy and procedures governing the planning and execution of CJCS-sponsored and JEP-designated exercises. Mastery in exercise development in accordance with the joint event life cycle (JELC), to include extensive background in developing realistic and challenging scenarios; In-depth knowledge of SOCNORTH policies, strategy, plans, and assessment for identifying and assessing the implications that national policy and national theater level strategy have a special operations supporting plans in the USNORTHCOM AOR; knowledge of the Adaptive Planning and Execution System (APEX), CJCS CONPLAN 0300, CONPLAN 7500, USSOCOM Global Campaign Plan for Special Operations, USNORTHCOM Theater Campaign Plan, CONPLANs and EXORDS; expert knowledge of exercises in defense of the homeland with emphasis on CT, CWMD-T, and C- TOC in Mexico / Bahamas; knowledge of Joint Special Operations doctrine, policies, procedures, Crisis Planning, and Find, Fix, Finish, Exploit, Analyze, and Disseminate (F3EAD) methodology; extensive knowledge of the Joint Training System and the policy and procedures governing the planning and execution of CJCS sponsored and Joint Exercise Program (JEP) -designated exercises as well as in- depth knowledge and skill in exercise development in accordance with the Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC).

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:1. Knowledge of current policy, strategy, and plans that affect the unit's roles and missions and exercise program design, sufficient to provide advice and guidance to ensure that the exercise program supports SOCNORTH Commander's intent.

2. Knowledge of missions, organization, capabilities and critical roles of mission partners to include USG interagency (DOJ, FBI, DOS, FEMA, DOE), adjacent GCCs (PACOM and SOUTHCOM), and Functional CCMDs (USSOCOM, STRATCOM, CYBERCOM, etc.), and partner nation SOF.

3. Knowledge of exercise program design and SOF capabilities to analyze, develop, and implement realistic exercise scenarios that truly test readiness for SOF to contribute to DoD led or DoD supported operations throughout the USNORTHCOM AOR.

4. Knowledge of SOCNORTH policies, strategies, plans, exercises and assessments for identifying the implications that national policy and national theater level strategy have on special operations supporting plans in the USNORTHCOM AOR.

5. Knowledge of Joint Special Operations doctrine, policies, procedures, Crisis Planning, and Find, Fix, Finish, Exploit, Analyze, and Disseminate (F3EAD) methodology.

6. Skill and ability to effectively communicate complex issues orally and in writing; demonstrated ability to think critically, and independently, formulate recommendations and positions within bounds of US Codes and policy; demonstrated skill to foster and maintain good working relations.

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.

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, 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.

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.

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.

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: Your resume 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 is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on resume requirements can be located under "How To Apply".
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).

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