PROGRAM SPECIALIST

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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, Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series 0301.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of the mission, functions, programs, policies, structure, and operational capabilities of the wing/center in order to plan a comprehensive exercise and evaluation program, determine mission readiness and sustainability, and promote an understanding of and conformity with wing/center plans.

Knowledge of Air Force, MAJCOM, and wing/center mission goals and objectives, and the relationship of the various offices involved in exercise planning and execution of military operations and assessments.

Knowledge of a wide range of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of operations; recognize and resolve discrepancies; and modify established approaches, methods or procedures to improve data gathering and analysis techniques.

Knowledge of Federal, DoD, AF, state, and local emergency management agencies, laws, directives, policies, plans, and procedures for implementing the emergency management program. OR EDUCATION: Ph.D.

or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree with a major study in quality assurance, statistics, mathematics, production management, industrial management, computer science, engineering, engineering technology, physical sciences, textiles, or other fields related to the position.

NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts. or LL.M., if related. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts.

OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts.

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-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 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 DoD, agency, federal, state, and local guidance and procedures involved in planning a MAJCOM flag level exercise program designed to assess mission readiness and sustainability.

Knowledge of Air Force, MAJCOM, and wing mission goals and objectives, and the relationship of the various offices involved in exercise planning and execution of military operations and assessments.

Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods to participate in the assessment of exercise plans, to adapt existing strategies to meet unusual needs, and recommend solutions to meet mission requirements.

Skill in gathering, assembling, and analyzing facts; drawing conclusions; devising solutions to problems; identifying changes and trends; and preparing and presenting briefings and reports.

Ability to concurrently carry out and complete multiple assignments involving work with diverse and dynamic groups by gaining their cooperation with tact, courtesy, and diplomacy.

Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, both orally and in writing; and work in a professional manner with installation leadership, as well as with local community, state, and government agencies necessary to implement exercise plans.

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. Major Duties:

The primary purpose of this position: to serve as an Exercise Specialist in support of logistic, administrative and financial aspects for MAJCOM Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) training exercises and other joint training/testing events.

Works with organizations with specific weapons systems/platforms to determine level of participation and properly identify specific requirements for funding, staffing, facilities, and services to support diverse MAJCOM flag level exercises, and implement strategies to support future COCOM/MAJCOM level exercises.

Position manages and ensures requirements are fulfilled prior to commencing exercises; taskers, staffing, funding, and sources required positions mitigating manning shortfalls.

Assists in the preparation of exercise progress reports and provides briefings to leadership and senior staff.

Conducts quality control procedures for the collection, tracking, and analysis of training accomplished for USAF, Joint and Coalition warfighters.

Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with MAJCOM staff, Exercise Directors, Senior Specialists and Project/Program Managers.