Services Program AND Project Specialist Security Clearance

Position: SERVICES PROGRAM AND PROJECT SPECIALIST with Security Clearance
Duties
* Contributes to AF/A1S processes, and senior leader support.
* Ensures inputs from across the AF/A1S enterprise are accurately and effectively integrated for appropriate AF/A1S processes.
* Assesses and assigns queries from staff and members of Congress and evaluates applicability and quality of responses.
* Serves as subject matter expert on administrative working groups to plan and develop strategies to address administrative issues and concerns. Requirements Conditions of employment
* U.S. Citizenship Required
* Males must be registered for Selective Service, see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).
* 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 posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
* Disclosure of Political Appointments
* 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.
* Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance
* The employee may be required to perform the duties of Acting Division chief in his/her absence.
* May be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
* Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
* This is a CENTRALLY managed position 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. 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 include:
1) Applying regulations, policies, guidelines, and processes related to manpower, personnel, and services programs to provide program oversight, guidance, and recommendations;
2) Analyzing major manpower, personnel, and services issues, program goals and objectives, key events and milestones, and organizational roles to evaluate strategic plans, program requirements, and mission effectiveness;
3) Coordinating with major organizational elements, headquarters-level offices, and Department of Defense entities involved in the development, implementation, and oversight of services programs, strategic plans, and non-appropriated fund financial initiatives;
4) Evaluating organizational structures, missions, programs, and functional responsibilities to identify program requirements, resolve complex issues, and support enterprise-level services planning and execution. 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. Knowledge of DoD and Air Force goals, objectives, and policies including knowledge of the relationship of the various Air Force entities involved in manpower, personnel, and services policies.
2. Knowledge of research and analysis techniques, problem resolution, and development of concrete action plans to solve problems.
3. Knowledge and skill in the application of Air Force workflow and task management directives, instructions, policies, procedures, and guidance.
4. Skill and ability to apply procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise in the work of the directorate, including the ability to maintain credibility with others on policy matters.
5. Ability to synthesize complex, and often competing, information and viewpoints to determine best course of action and advocate recommendations across the Air Staff and to senior Air Force leaders.
6. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, negotiates complex issues, and maintains good working relationships. 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…