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Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. Responsibilities The primary purpose of this position is to provide expert guidance and advice to Air Force headquarters, USEUCOM and its service components, and to provide COMUSAFE-AFAFRICA and senior leaders guidance related to Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD), counter-air (CA) defense strategic planning, defense design, air base defense, as well as direction and guidance related to requirements, future capability development and readiness. Applies Air Force military rated aviator expertise to plan, organize, and direct, the activities of counter-air (CA) defense for USEUCOM and USAFE/AFAFRICA, in applying U.S., NATO and coalition military air/space/cyberspace operations and policy expertise to enable sustainable and reliable European air defense architectures and operations. Develops new methods for testing and evaluating the effectiveness of planning, programming, and budget actions/processes in support of major Air Force mission and USEUCOM missions and operational plans. Prepares papers and presents high-level briefings of conclusions/information, many being highly subjective and not readily susceptible to verification until actual operational situations are encountered. Represents USEUCOM and USAFE across the joint community, with the interagency, and with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. 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, Administration 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-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of military command structure, missions, programs, and organizational relationships and program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions as related to actual events; knowledge of the U.S. and NATO command entities involved in overall planning and execution of operations and evaluations. Uses extensive knowledge of NATO Standing Defense Plans, Graduated Response Plans and allied collaborative plans to ensure USAFE and NATO CA defense operations are fully synchronized and work together to enable joint air & missile defense operations; knowledge of the processes, structure, and execution of OSD DOT&E JT&E programs. 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-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 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 methods for the assessment and improvement of command level plans and programs to support mission development, concept of operations formulation, air defense design and conducting major operations such as European Phased Adaptive Approach (EPAA), Defensive Counter Air operations, Attack operations, Air Battle Management, Command and Control; Air & Space Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance; Integrated Air & Missile Defense; Air Base Defense, TACS, Training, Tactics & Exercises; Cyber Integration; and associated mission and flight operations, integrated air defense capabilities, CA defense exercises, flying training systems both manned and unmanned, foreign military sales, PPBES, and acquisition processes. Knowledge of military program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions as related to actual events, and the various command entities involved in overall programming planning and execution of military operations and evaluations. Knowledge of Battle Management and Command and control (C2) relationships of the various military entities involved in overall planning and execution of CA defense and space/cyberspace operations and evaluations. Knowledge of AF military rated aviator (e.g., pilot, navigator, air battle manager) expertise as it applies to Defensive Counterair, attack operations and assigned airpower programs and weapon systems. High degree of skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies, analyzing and comparing policies and plans, and developing solutions to produce strategies and options on broad, important, and critical command operation and contingency areas that can be presented to higher levels of management for use in defending /implementing operational and fiscal decisions. Ability to apply military rated aviator experience and expertise to assigned programs and/or weapons systems including the F-22A, F-35A and F-15C/E. Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, draw conclusions, conduct analysis, devise recommended solutions, and package the entire process in briefings, papers, or reports suitable for top management use and decision-making. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, negotiate complex issues, 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. Education Additional Information Important Overseas Information: Applicants interested in applying for overseas locations please click here to review important information regarding the exceptional family member program. 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. 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. Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.