Operations Specialist

Job Title

Duties Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following:

• Provides high-level operational and programmatic support to shift operations and assists in ensuring continuous 24/7 mission coverage.
• Assists in reviewing the performance of operations center functions, identifying areas for improvement, and recommending adjustments to optimize situational awareness, incident tracking, and coordination workflows.
• Acts as a senior liaison during routine and emergency operations with PFPA directorates, dispatch and response units, and external agencies to ensure seamless coordination of actions and resource deployment during high-visibility events, exercises, or planned operational activities.
• Leads efforts to support strategic coordination with external entities, including federal, state, and local stakeholders such as the FBI, U.S. Secret Service, Arlington County, and other mission partners.

Requirements Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).)
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment
• Required to participate in the direct deposit program
• This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing
• This position is subject to the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• The employee assigned to this position is designated as a MISSION ESSENTIAL EMPLOYEE.
• This position is subject to recall 24/7 and the employee is required to work shifts; days off vary.

Qualifications In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below. You may qualify at the

One year of experience in the same or similar work equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-9) requiring application of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the positions being filled. Candidates for this position must clearly demonstrate in their resume that they possess specialized experience in
1) knowledge of operations center functions, organizational planning, or mission support coordination;
2) ability to research procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise in the work of the unit;
3) strong ability to communicate both orally and written to effectively communicate recommendations for actions.

OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related

OR You have a combination of specialized experience and education.

You may qualify at the GS-12 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:

One year of experience in the same or similar work equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-11) requiring application of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the positions being filled. Candidates for this position must clearly demonstrate in their resume that they possess specialized experience in
1) skill in program and policy analysis, including the ability to develop recommendations based on operational data and interagency requirements;
2) knowledge of DoW policies, regulations, and precedents related to facility operations;
3) ability to communicate effectively with high-level officials and represent the organization in collaborative planning environments.