Department: Department of the Air Force
Location(s): Peterson AFB, Colorado
Salary Range: $108165 - $140616 Per Year
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Qualifications: Conditions of Employment (Cont.) This is a Term position NTE 11/30/2028; the individual selected for this position may be extended without further competition. Current Federal civilian employees may apply for this position using "Reinstatement" eligibility and if selected, a break in service of at least 4 calendar days may be required prior to appointment to this position. This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) in the Air Force Civilian Testin Program. As mandatory requirement for employment in the TDP, the member is (a) to refrain from the use of illegal drugs and (b) if requested to submit to urinalysis testing. The selectee must sign a statement acknowledging the position is occupied to submit is occupied as identified as a TDP. This position is a Key position. Employee of this position must meet all requirements of Key positions as defined in DoD directive (DoDD) 1200.7, "Screen the Ready Reserve," that during a crisis the employee or designated alternate must continue to perform the Key duties until relieved by proper authority. This position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively. This meets the criteria of a Key position and requires or the designated alternate to be removed from recall status. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 (or higher) grade level or equivalent (may have been obtained in the federal service, military, or public sector). Examples of specialized experience include Mastery knowledge of the Joint Planning Process (JPP) at the theater-strategic and operational levels of war with demonstrated expertise in leading diverse teams of subject matter experts through the planning process to develop comprehensive recommendations for the employment of military capabilities in support of national objectives on behalf of a 4-star, geographic combatant commander (CCDE). Mastery knowledge of Joint military and Special Operations Forces (SOF) organization, doctrine, policies, and procedures to enable the development and analysis of comprehensive, efficient, and effective plans for employment of SOF throughout the USNORTHCOM are of responsibility to contribute to the holistic defense of the Homeland. Particular expertise in understanding and mitigating irregular threats to the Homeland throughout the tailored application of SPF core capabilities synchronized with the actions of other DOD and US agency activities. 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 the Joint Planning Process (JPP) at the theater-strategic and operational levels of war as well as experience leading Joint Planning Groups (JPG) in the development of SOF options to support a Geographic Combatant Commander's objective. Knowledge of current policy, strategy, and plans that affect the unit's roles and missions. Knowledge of missions, organizations, capabilities and critical roles of mission partners to include USG Interagency (DOJ, FBI, DOS, DHS, DOE), adjacent GCCs (USCYBERCOM, USTRANSCOM) and partner nation SOF. Knowledge of analyzing the impact of national policy and national and theater level strategy on the development of plans for the employment of SOF core capabilities in support of SOCNORTH and USNORTHCOM objectives; demonstrated experience in developing, organizing, exercising and assessing SOF plans for counterterrorism (CT), countering weapons of mass destruction (CWMD), countering transnational organized crime (CTOC), security cooperation, defense support of civil authorities (DSCA), and Homeland Defense. Knowledge of the functioning of a Joint Staff and intimately familiar with the functions, responsibilities, and interactions of the various J Code Directorates; demonstrated experience in participating in SOF Joint Staff battle rhythm evens and as a member of select boards, bureaus, centers, cells, and working groups (B2C2WG). Knowledge of Joint Special Operations organization, doctrine, policies, procedures, crisis planning, and find, fix, finish, exploit, analyze, and disseminate (F3EAD) methodology understanding of the global SOF network. Skill and ability to effectively communicate complex issues orally and in writing; demonstrated ability to think critically; skilled at interpreting and applying guidance from multiple sources; ability to analyze multi-faceted, complex information and situations to develop recommendations for decision and executionl; demonstrated skill in fostering and maintaining good rapport and 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.
How to Apply: The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 11/24/2025 To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12836882 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: 2025-11-24