Department: Department of the Air Force
Location(s): McGuire AFB, New Jersey
Salary Range: $104436 - $135773 Per Year
Job Summary: The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a senior planner in providing support advice and assistance to the 305 AMW Commander in planning, execution, program management and provision of staff analysis work relatedto the development of war, peacetime, and contingency plans and programs.
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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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge and skill in applying and adapting analytical and evaluative methods and techniques and evaluation criteria to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations. Knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, policies and precedents which affect the use of program and related support resources in the area studied. Knowledge of joint basing concepts, operations, and requirements and of Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps organizational structures. Knowledge of major issues, program goals and objectives, work processes, and administrative operations of the organization. Knowledge and skill in management of both rapid-reaction and long-term projects involving local subject matter experts, and functional representatives from multiple higher headquarters and external organizations. Knowledge of military command structure, missions, programs, and organizational relationships plus a thorough knowledge of qualitative and quantitative methods and techniques to develop readiness standards and plans covering unique program functions or missions, resulting in new or substantially altered training or operational missions and programs. Knowledge and skill in dealing with cross-functional teams charged with delivering integrated solutions to a myriad of complicated issues. 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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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: 1. Knowledge of concepts, methods, policies, planning and procedures applicable to contingency, mobility, and war planning to ensure complete and accurate plans. 2. In-depth knowledge of a variety of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to participate in the assessment and improvement of wing plans and programs for conducting operations such as war, mobilization, deployment, and exercise operations. 3. Comprehensive knowledge of Air Force organizational principles, the organizational structure, function, and mission of 305 AMW, JB MDL, 18 AF, HQ AMC, and of the relationship of the various Joint Base entities involved in overall program planning and execution of military operations and evaluations. 4. Knowledge and skill in the interpretation, application and implementation of DOD, JCS, USA, USN, USMC, USAF, AMC and local instructions, concepts, procedures, guidance and policy, concerning numerous Installation missions, operations and programs. 5. Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies and preparing solutions to resolve substantive problems/issues of effectiveness and efficiency of work operations. 6. Ability to conduct research, analyze a wide variety of program segments/policies/procedures, evaluate program effectiveness/efficiency, recognize problems/weaknesses/issues/constraints and impacts on other programs, summarize results, make appropriate recommendations/changes and develop short term and long-range plans. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, provide accurate and effective summary analysis and briefings/presentations to all management levels. 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 to Apply: The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 12/02/2025 To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12839797 To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your Resume. If you submit more than one resume, only the most recent will be reviewed. The "most recent" is considered the resume with the latest timestamp. Resumes may not exceed two pages. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. Additional information on how to complete or update your resume may be located here. For qualification determination your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient, and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees may list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your name, first and last, MUST be included on your resume. 2. A complete Application Questionnaire 3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name. 4. Help recruiters find you. Make your resume and profile searchable, which means recruiters may contact you about possible jobs. Additional information may be located here. PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.
Application Deadline: 2025-12-02