Program Advisor
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The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as a regional Command Control Communications Computers and Intelligence (C4I) advisor in the USCENTCOM Operations Directorate Command and Control Division responsible for the development and implementation of methods to advance secure communication interoperability between U.S. Forces and USCENTCOM Regional Partners aligning with both USCENTCOMs Theater and Security Cooperation Strategies. Serves as the lead action officer and SME for C2 interoperability with Partner Nations across the central region.
DUTIES
- Plans organizes and administers the development establishment and sustainment of methods procedures and techniques to support secure interoperability activities between U.S. Forces and USCENTCOM Regional Partners that support U.S. strategy policies and directly support of USCENTCOMs Theater Strategy and USCENTCOMs Theater Security Cooperation Strategy objectives.
- Coordinates and manages the formulation implementation and maintenance of methodologies protocols and practices to facilitate secure interoperability efforts between U.S. Forces and USCENTCOM Regional Partners aligned with USCENTCOMs Theater Strategy and Theater Security Cooperation Strategy objectives.
- Serves as USCENTCOMs representative in diverse forums including DoD USG and foreign country gatherings as well as major command meetings panels study groups work groups and other planning activities related to assigned missions and functions: Represents USCENTCOM across a spectrum of DoD USG and foreign country forums as well as major commands meetings panels study groups work groups and planning activities related to assigned missions and functions.
- Responsibilities encompass a range of budget and acquisition tasks including: administering routine budget functions in formulating revising justifying executing and reviewing designated portions of the annual budget to support CCIB activities; researching compiling correlating summarizing submitting and briefing budgetary data encompassing historical records current figures and future projections; ensuring accuracy and adequacy of budget justifications submitted to support budget estimates.
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service see .
- 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: position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Position requires accompanying the HQ USCENTCOM staff and performing assigned duties in both exercise and actual wartime situations. This may require operation in both field conditions and a combat zone.
- Incumbent may be required to perform periodic travel (CONUS and OCONUS) in commercial and military aircraft and may be required to travel to the USCENTCOM AOR.
- Incumbent may be required to work rotating shifts weekends and federal holidays throughout the year. The position requires availability for rotating one hour recall 24/7 to respond to crisis action planning or work extensive hours.
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
- Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
- Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
- Upon completion of your probationary/trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
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1. 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 in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
2. This position has been designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive (special sensitive critical sensitive or non-critical sensitive) positions presents a clear threat to the mission of USCENTCOM national security and public safety. Therefore incumbent is required to: (a) refrain from the use of illegal drugs and misuse of prescription medication and (b) if requested submit to urinalysis testing on short notice. Incumbent must pass initial and may be selected for random drug testing. May be subject to reasonable suspicion testing safety mishap or accident testing. The selectee must sign a statement acknowledging the position occupied is identified as a TDP.
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 Administration and Management Positions Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series 0301.
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 in-depth knowledge of C4I systems international security policies and military interoperability strategies; expert knowledge of a wide range of qualitative or quantitative methods to assess and improve program effectiveness and complex management processes; and employs expert-level knowledge to advance secure communication interoperability between U.S. Forces and USCENTCOM Regional Partners directly supporting USCENTCOMs Theater Strategy and Theater Security Cooperation Strategy objectives.
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. 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 secure communication and interoperability solutions including tactical data links (e.g. Link-16 Link-11) cross-domain and information-sharing tools (e.g. Radiant Mercury Trusted Network Environment CENTRIXS) and cryptographic security (COMSEC) policies and regulations.
2. Knowledge of cryptographic systems and secure communications devices including their installation operation maintenance and transfer requirements for use by international partners.
of joint military planning processes and organizational structures with the ability to lead analyze and coordinate complex interoperability and command-and-control (C2) projects across multiple U.S. government agencies military components and foreign governments.
knowledge of foreign military sales (FMS) security assistance programs and international acquisition processes including the roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders.
in communicating both orally and in writing to prepare and deliver effective oral presentations draft clear and persuasive written correspondence and negotiate complex interoperability and security agreements while maintaining positive relationships with U.S. government agencies military personnel and foreign partners.
and ability to assess interoperability challenges analyze data develop solutions and present findings in reports briefings and policy recommendations for senior leadership decision-making.
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.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
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.
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.
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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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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