Executive Support Specialist with Security Clearance

Position: EXECUTIVE SUPPORT SPECIALIST with Security Clearance
Duties
* Plans, schedules, and conducts meetings and/or projects and studies to evaluate and recommend ways to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of SAF/SA work operations.
* Plans, organizes, and oversees the workflow management for the SAF/SA.
* Effectively, communicates complex information, concepts, or ideas in a confident, well-organized manner. 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 position 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.
* Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
* Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.
* Position is designated Special Sensitive and requires eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP)
* to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
* This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.
* Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
* Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
* May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours.
* Position is designated special-sensitive and requires a top secret clearance with eligibility to access to sensitive compartmented information (SCI) as a condition of employment. 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-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: (1) Works with analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations carried out by administrative or professional personnel, or substantive administrative support functions.

(2) Works with pertinent laws, regulations, policies, and precedents which affect the use of program and related support resources (people, money, or equipment) in the area studied; and (3) Works with key personnel and lines of authority within various agencies, departments and contractors to coordinate activities and the flow of information efficiently and effectively. OR

EDUCATION:

Successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or LL.M which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, if related.

NOTE:

You must submit a copy of your 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 your 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:
1. Knowledge of Headquarters Air Force missions and functions and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations…