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The primary purpose of this position is : To serve as an Event Director, Event Analyst, and specified domain (Air/Space/Cyber/Land/Maritime/NKE-EW) Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the Shadow Operations Center-Nellis with the responsibility for providing both advanced expertise in the planning, execution, and assessment of assigned technologies and events. Integrates AF, DOD, Coalition, and industry partners into complex processes that include extensive cybersecurity coordination, network and data configuration, Multi-Domain integration, Live/virtual/constructive scenario design, execution, and assessments, culminating in a final report to HHQ with decision quality recommendations.

Duties:

• Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of United States Air Force Warfare (USAFWC) Shadow Operations Center (SHOC-N) Battlelab in the 805 Combat Training Squadron (CTS) as a Multi-Domain Event Planner/Director.
• Will functionally and operationally assess JADC2 / ABMS applications, software, and TTPs for integration into SHOC-N supported or hosted events as event domain analyst.
• Apply Air domain subject matter expertise to multi-Domain scenario development, modeling and simulation execution and analysis in support of the organic Battlelab live, synthetic environment (LSE).

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• 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:
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Position may be subject to random drug testing
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• 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.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft/ vehicle to conferences, meetings, or functions away from the duty office/location. Travel may include overnight stays.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours and/or Shift work may be required which may include overtime and/or irregular hours.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• Strong background with extensive experience in the specified domain identified in the PD Duty Title is required
• This position is designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. The employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. (cont'd)
• Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.

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, series 0343.

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 include Extensive in-depth knowledge of the mission, organization and work processes of programs throughout a military command, and the relationships of administrative support activities to such missions. Knowledge is applied when assessing programs/projects, analyzing findings and making recommendations on substantive operating programs. The work requires skill in preparing staff reports/briefings and skill in organizing and delivering briefings to managers to encourage understanding and acceptance of findings and recommendations. Extensive knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for analyzing and measuring effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of administrative and technical programs; Extensive knowledge of DoD and United States Air Force (USAF) strategic plans and strategic planning processes in order to develop short- and long-range planning guidance in accordance with USAF and command policies and 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-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:

• Expert knowledge of Joint operational-level and tactical-level command and control, as well as the applicable tactics, techniques and procedures for the specified domain, for application to assigned projects and events.
• Expert knowledge of the specified domain processes, procedures and TTPs as applied to assigned sensitive military capabilities, operations, weapons systems and relevant non-AF C2.
• Advanced 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.
• Experience in leading the planning, execution and assessment of Joint Multi-Domain operations/experiments/ tests/exercises, to include familiarity with the Joint Test Cycle (JTC) and/or the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC), at the COCOM/MAJCOM level.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Air Force rated officer and operations center experience required. Weapons School, Checkmate, and/or Contingency Warfare planner experience desired.

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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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.

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.

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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.

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