Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. Responsibilities The primary purpose or this position is: To serve as a Senior Exercise Analyst to plan, organize, direct and manage the development and execution of USSTRATCOM exercise programs to support USSTRATCOM and other agency/organization Joint Exercise Plans. Plans and executes USSTRATCOM joint exercise program support for USSTRATCOM, Component and Task Forces. Leads special projects and studies. Prepares, conducts, leads and attends conferences and discussions, or serves on panels, Boards, working groups and committees. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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, Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series 0301 In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: 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 (may have been obtained in the federal service, military, or public sector) . Examples of specialized experience includes: Mastery of military exercise principles and concepts, directives, practices, analytical methods and techniques and seasoned consultative skill sufficient to resolve internal problems not susceptible to treatment by standard methods. Typical problems addressed are beyond normal day-to-day routine exercise processes and procedures, and extend to more complicated activities essential to accomplishment of the Command mission. Expert knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of USSTRATCOM and supported exercises. Mastery of National-level, CJCS and USSTRATCOM command and control processes/procedures, to include kinetic (conventional/nuclear) and non-kinetic options. 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 joint and USSTRATCOM exercise and training principles and concepts, directives, practices, analytical methods and techniques, and seasoned consultative skill sufficient to resolve internal problems not susceptible to treatment by standard methods. Typical problems addressed are beyond normal day-to-day routine processes and procedures, and extend to more complicated activities essential to accomplishment of the command mission. Expert knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of USSTRATCOM and Joint Staff joint exercise systems. Broad knowledge of military command structure, missions, programs, and organizational relationships and program goals and objectives; the sequence and timing of key issues and milestones; and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions related to key command exercise actions. In-depth knowledge of the various Command entities involved in overall planning and execution of joint exercise program operations and evaluations. Knowledge of DoD organizations and its and security policies and procedures. Ability to plan, organize, and develop studies or projects, and to negotiate effectively with management and counterparts at vertical/horizontal levels to recommend and implement solutions, where the proposals involve substantial resources, and require extensive changes in assigned programs. Ability to interpret and! develop policy, regulations, procedures, and system processes. 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 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. 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 dated within 30 days 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. 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