PROGRAM ANALYST

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Program Analyst within the Special Programs Branch, Requirements Division, J8, United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), responsible for material and non-material requirements and solutions for Special Operations Forces (SOF).
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Duties
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1. Develops USSOCOM requirements/capabilities and assists in the dissemination of, and adherence to, acquisition guidance necessary to develop, process, field, and sustain assigned, Special Operations peculiar (SO-P) classified/unclassified material requirements.
2. Advocates commander/user positions in the total life cycle of assigned SO-P material and non-material requirements and equipment.
3. Maintains relationship with operational tests and evaluations personnel of assigned SO-P material requiremetns and equipment to better determine operations suitability of the equipment.
4. Prepares and presents high-level briefings of a classified nature; many being highly subjective and not readily susceptible to verification until actual operational situations are encountered.
5. Incumbent is responsible to ensure the core classified national protection security disciplines of information are fully covered from a policy and programmatic view point to ensure overall information protection requirements meet mission requirements.

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
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• 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.
• Position must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance based upon a Special Background Investigation (SBI).
• Maybe required to work an uncommon tour of duty.
• Mobility is required for frequent air and land travel. Travel in military or commercial aircraft will be required in the performance of temporary duty.
• This position is designated as a Test Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program.
• As a mandatory requirement for employment, the incumbent is to refrain from use of illegal drugs if requested, submit to urinalysis testing. Selectee must sign a statement acknowledging the position occupied is a TDP.
• Position is involved in the Acquisition process but not a majority of the time as defined in DoDI . Therefore, position is not designated as "Acquisition" or coded under DAWIA.

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 for 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-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes comprehensive knowledge of advanced program management and organizational principles and practices and a comprehensive knowledge of classified unclassified requirements regulations, guidelines, principles and processes; and a thorough knowledge of classified/unclassified requirements regulations, guidelines, principles and processes; and a thorough knowledge of Department of Defense, USSOCOM Components, Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOCs), and Service operation and planning in the SOF environment and the way USSOCOM capabilities integration documents supports them. Comprehensive knowledge of the Federal, DOD, and Service Joint Capabilities Integration System processes. USSOCOM Special Operations Forces Capabilities Integration and Development System processes and thorough knowledge of USSOCOM Component and TSOC organizational goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of requirement process actions as related to actual events.
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:

1. Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques to apply JCS, DOD and command management principles, concepts and methodologies, as well as Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) and Special Operations Forces Capabilities Integration and Development System (SOFCIDS) policies, directives, and procedures.
2. Knowledge of the mission, roles, functions organizational structures, and operation of USSOCOM and Subordinate component organizations to provide command level staff guidance and/or conduct studies to determine Special Operations requirements.
3. Knowledge of requirements and acquisition management principles (to include JCIDS and SOFCIDS) and techniques as they relate to classified/unclassified requirements oversight, review, approval and command-level funding.
4. Knowledge of the relationship of various unclassified and classified entities involved in overall planning and execution of military operations and evaluations, and the way the JCIDS and SOFCIDS processes supports them.
5. Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, draw conclusions, conduct analysis, and devise recommended solutions and package the entire process in briefings, reports, or papers suitable for top management use and decision-making.
6. Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy; 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.
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.
Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here .
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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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