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Information Operations Program Analyst

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a command headquarters level Information Operations (IO) program analyst, applying expert knowledge of substantive agency programs and related systems to analyze, develop, and evaluate issues, and make recommendations to resolve complex and difficult problems. This position provides a Major Command (MAJCOM) action officer and program manager for military operations in one or more areas such as tactics;

strategy;
Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR);
Joint Operations;
Special Operations;
Air Mobility;
Exercise;
Combat Planning; weapons and ammunition; equipment operations; aircrew training; field skills; command and control; readiness, communications; or other related subjects.

Duties:

• Applying IO experience; analyzes, develops, and evaluates detailed plans, goals, and objectives for long-range implementation of assigned MAJCOM programs.
• Documents IO planning and programming decisions in appropriate formats to meet Air Force and MAJCOM requirements.
• Actively participates in strategic planning to improve organizational direction and focus using strategic planning tools and techniques.
• Prepares and delivers oral presentations such as briefings, training sessions, consultations, and strategy sessions with other staff service functions and activities to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters, and convey information relative to proposed changes in assigned program(s).

Requirements Conditions of employment:

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov
• 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.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing.
• Position is designated special-sensitive and requires eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays and/or overtime, etc.
• Work occasionally requires travel away from the normal duty station. Individual may be required to work extended hours, overtime, holidays, rotating shifts, and weekends when supporting an exercise or real world contingency.

Qualifications Conditions of Employment:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Security Clearance. This 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.

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, 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-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes Expert knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of critical command plans and programs for participating in or conducting major Information Operations (IO) actives such as MILDEC, MISO, OPSEC, deployment, mobilization, PPBS, acquisition, special operations, exercise, contingency, or similar operations.

Knowledge of military command structure, missions, programs, and organizational relationships and program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions as related to actual events. Knowledge of the various command entities involved in overall planning and execution of operations and evaluations. 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-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies…