Clarification from the agency

This position is open to internal Department of Defense (DoD) personnel only.

1. Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the Requirements & Technology Division as Division Chief and reports to the Resources & Analysis Director (SES).
2. Exercises supervisory personnel management and contract management responsibilities.
3. Represents USCENTCOM, CCJ8 Directorate, and Requirements & Technology Division within a variety of installation and functional area organizations.
4. Represents the command as the Science Advisor and advocates technology requirements to the Services, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Joint Staff, Components, and other organizations to meet the Command's needs.

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
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• "This is a Supervisory Position." A 1-year supervisory probationary period is required if applicant selected has not previously met this requirement.
• Position is designated special-sensitive and requires a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement - (cont'd)
• (Cont'd) - in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
• This position is emergency-essential. In the event of a crisis situation, the incumbent, or designated alternate, must continue to perform the Emergency-Essential duties until relieved by proper authority. The incumbent or the designated - (cont'd)
• (Cont'd) - alternate may be required to take part in readiness exercises. This position cannot be vacated during national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively. - (cont'd)
• (Cont'd) - This meets the criteria of an Emergency-Essential position and requires that the incumbent, or the designated alternate, be removed from any military recall status. Employee must sign DD Form 2365 as a condition of employment.
• This is a Mission Essential (ME) position performing a Mission Critical Function (MCF) which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions. IAW, DoDI 3020-42.
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. - (cont'd)
• (Cont'd) - Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of - (cont'd)
• (Cont'd) - this position. Position will include training in the carrying and use of firearms because incumbent can be deployed to contingency locations and participate in wartime and - (cont'd)
• (Cont'd) - contingency operations where and when there may be a requirement to carry firearms.
• The incumbent is required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually in accordance with the Joint Ethics Regulation.
• Requirements Management Certification is a condition of employment. Per NDAA FY2007, Section 801, the incumbent of this position must achieve Level C certification.

Qualifications

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: CONTINUED

• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft, sometimes for extended periods and to overseas locations.
• The employee may be required to work uncommon tour of duty hours including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.

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 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-14, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes formulating program goals, plans, policies, and work plans dealing with the development and operation of division-wide and command-wide requirements development functions and activities; knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative techniques sufficient to apply DoD and Joint management principles, concepts, and methodologies for the assessment and improvement of organization plans and procedures for the integration and utilization of emerging and advanced technologies in the conduct of major operations such as war, military operations other than war, mobilization, and deployment; knowledge of DoD's requirements generations systems, specifically Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) processes, procedures, and tools. Knowledge of the fiscal processes for management, stratifying resources and budgets for JCIDS requirements, specifically Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution System (PPBES), Program Objective Memorandums (POMs), and the Program Review Process (PBRs); knowledge, understanding and comprehension of functions, processes and relationships of Functional Capability Boards (FCBs), Joint Capability Boards (JCBs), Capability Portfolio Managers (CPMs), and the Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC).

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-14 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-15 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:

• Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative techniques sufficient to apply DoD and Joint management principles, concepts, and methodologies for the assessment and improvement of USCENTCOM plans and procedures for the integration and utilization of emerging and advanced technologies in the conduct of major operations such as war, military operations other than war, mobilization, and deployment.
• Knowledge of DoD's requirements generations systems, specifically Joint Integration and Development System (JCIDS) processes, procedures, and tools. Knowledge of the fiscal processes for management, stratifying resources and budgets for JCIDS requirements, specifically Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution System (PPBES), Program Objective Memorandums (POMs), and the Program Review Process (PBRs).
• Knowledge, understanding and comprehension of functions, processes and relationships of Functional Capability Boards (FCBs), Joint Capability Boards (JCBs), Capability Portfolio Managers (CPMs), and the Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC).
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors.
• Ability to research, understand, develop proposals, and provide advice on current and new scientific and technological developments and capabilities as they apply to the current and future requirements of USCENTCOM.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

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.

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).

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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