SCIENCE AND TECHNOLGY LIAISON OFFICER

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The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as a principle NORAD and USNORTHCOM J8 S&T formulator and overseer of processes toexplore future concepts, and identify, pursue, advocate, and exploit technologies, processes and programs to meetNORAD and USNORTHCOM future capability requirements related to cruise and ballistic missile defense.

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-13, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of missile defense, aerospace warning, aerospace control missions, regulations, policies and processes guiding development, validation, and verification of military requirements and technology development of aerospace defense systems; knowledge of acquisition policies, procedures and budget execution processes; knowledge of congressional review procedures, program management oversight of acquisition systems and subsystems.

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-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 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.

Comprehensive expert knowledge of missile defense and aerospace warning and aerospace control missions and DoD and Canadian DND Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) programs and organizations.

2. Comprehensive expert knowledge of DOD and Canadian DND technology development and acquisition policies, procedures, capability planning, and the DOD's PPBE system. 3.

Skill in written and oral communications sufficient to prepare and present findings, and recommendations, develop and present briefings to senior DOD and Interagency leaders. 4.

Ability to work in a bi-national multi-functional and multi-mission environment involving routine interaction with General Officer and senior executive management levels of the DOD, DND, other federal agencies such as the DHS, Transportation Security Agency, and Federal Aviation Administration, CIA, DIA, national laboratories and with corporate senior executive leaders of industry on issues directly impacting national defense of the US and Canada.

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Ability to independently analyze and assess complex systems and operational requirements issues in an environment of uncertainty and continuous change, involving the legislation, authorities, policy, and scope of programs.

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Ability to independently, and with latitude, plan, organize and prioritize time-critical projects and assess results of individuals, teams, or organizations dealing with unprecedented factual issues (e.g., stemming from the newness or scope and complexity of the projects, unprecedented departure from previous practices, or intergovernmental requirements) which require the creation of program innovations, concepts, or principles.

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Mastery knowledge of JCIDS process, which is continually evolving and in a sea state of change and uncertainty thatproduces fiscally responsible investment strategy roadmaps, and the DOD 5000 series regulations that guide acquisitionprograms.

8. Ability to articulate a position and motivate a team of peers to complete complex tasks in support of the organizationalmission.

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:

Establishes, directs and coordinates NORAD and USNORTHCOM Science and Technology initiatives and processes in support of cruise and ballistic missile defense capability development.

Utilizes Government-wide technology development processes and assesses related program advocacy and execution.

Serves as directorate representative to internal and external senior officer review boards.

Actively tracks new capabilities and system improvements within the cruise and ballistic missile defense community to ensure the ability to defend the homeland is an integral part of the development process.

Plans and manages resources.

Forecasts, justifies, and executes resource allocations and provides necessary reportingand control measures, in accordance with the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) system, toensure efficient use of these resources to achieve organizational objectives.