PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is: To Serve as a Policy or Doctrine Analyst and SME, advising on unclassified and classified matters for USSPACECOM and coordinating policy or doctrine related equities with other Combatant Commands, Services, OSD, Joint Staff, the Intelligence Community, and other relevant stakeholders.

Duties

Represents and communicates USSPACECOM's interests and equities in the formulation of space, and missile defense, related policies and doctrines, both internally and with other Combatant Commands, the Services, OSD, Joint Staff, the Intelligence Community, the United Nations, allies and partners, and other relevant stakeholders. Oversees and conducts detailed analysis of current and emerging doctrines, policies, and relevant agreements to ensure alignment with U.S. national security, military, and political objectives as related to USSPACECOM's UCP directed mission set. Develops comprehensive policy and doctrine products, ensuring alignment with current higher-level publications. Perform analysis of major scope or large-scale projects, modifying and adapting techniques to fit situations, some requiring innovative approaches.

Qualifications

Conditions of Employment (Cont): Position is designated special-sensitive and requires a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with 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. Employee is in a designated position that requires consent and thereafter be subject to and successfully complete, an initial, periodic, and random counterintelligence (CI)-scope polygraph examination as a condition of employment. The employee must successfully take and pass a Counterintelligence Polygraph (CIP) Examination. This position has been designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, USSPACECOM, national security, and public safety. Therefore, incumbent is required to: (a) refrain from the use of illegal drugs and misuse of prescription medication, and (b) if requested, submit to urinalysis testing on short notice. Incumbent must pass initial and may be selected for random drug testing. May be subject to reasonable suspicion testing, safety mishap, or accident testing. 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, 0301 Series. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH 02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in the Federal Service (may have been obtained in the federal service, military, or private sector). Specialized experience includes achieving, demonstrating, and maintaining the appropriate qualifications necessary to assume and execute key acquisition and/or support requirements; demonstrates skilled critical thinking in identifying, analyzing, and solving complex issues; takes and displays personal accountability in leading, overseeing, guiding, and/or managing programs and projects within areas of responsibility; possesses an operational understanding of organizational goals and priorities and fully complies with administrative policies, regulations and procedures when performing job operation; while having the knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, policies, and doctrine including Army, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, DoD, and Joint policies, doctrine, processes, and procedures as they apply to USSPACECOM missions. For current Federal Employees within General Schedule Pay Plans- Federal Time-In-Grade (TIG) Requirement for General Schedule (GS) Positions: Applicants must have served at least 52 weeks at the GS-11 or higher grade (or equivalent in an alternate pay system) within the Federal Civil Service to be considered for referral. 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: Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, policies, and doctrine including Army, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, DoD, and Joint policies, doctrine, processes, and procedures as they apply to USSPACECOM missions. Knowledge of a wide range of pertinent regulations, policies, doctrine, and precedents involving SAP related planning, development, security, and execution. Skill in planning, organizing and directing team work flow and ability to dialogue effectively with senior military officials in a joint environment to understand and implement proposals involving substantial agency resources. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work priorities to meet Branch/Division requirements and objectives with available resources. Ability to read and analyze large amounts of data and information from a variety of sources, and make sound decisions. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; and maintain 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 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.