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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Senior Sensitive Activities (SA) Program Analyst for Special Operations Force (SOF) resources. Conducts a wide variety of studies, analysis, and evaluations relating to the planning, programming, budgeting, and management of the Command's Sensitive Activity (SA), Counterterrorism (CT), and Special Programs resources.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 includes knowledge and understanding of a departments/agency's Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) processes; and thorough and detailed understanding of policies, procedures, directives, regulations, and instructions to develop, recommend, and implement program resource strategy, and develop new methods and techniques to forecast long-range funding requirements. To include the ability to plan, organize, and develop studies or projects and to negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations.
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 and experience in USSOCOM and DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) principles, the USSOCOM and DoD Strategic Planning Process (SPP), and USSOCOM and DoD acquisition and life cycle management policies and procedures; analyzing, evaluating, and interpreting the impact of legislative, policy and regulatory decisions on operational requirements and acquisition programs.
2. Knowledge of concepts and practices needed to evaluate contractor proposals and activities, as well as resourcing and program evaluation methods.
3. Knowledge and skill in selecting and applying independently a variety of analytical methods and techniques to resourcing processes and in recognizing and analyzing resourcing problems, conducting research, summarizing results, and formulating appropriate program recommendations.
4\. Skill in stratifying resources against approved programs; presenting, defending, and justifying Sensitive Activity (SA), Counterterrorism (CT), and Special Programs (SP) decisions at program reviews; analyzing impact of budget actions on major force programs; and forecasting accurate long-range funding requirements.
5.Skill in verbal, written, and visual explanation, presentation, and defense of resourcing information.
6. Ability to apply program analysis techniques to make effective recommendations in the decision- making process and to plan and execute complex, multi-faceted projects and lead or participate in collaborative cross-functional teams.
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.
Additional Conditions of Employment:

• 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.
• This position is a Financial Management Level 3 certified position, IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NOAA) of 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d. Incumbent shall comply with the requirements of this certification program.

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ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:

• Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
• Branch of Armed Forces
• Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
• Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
• Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
• Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
• Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
• Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.

Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receiptEmployment Type: OTHER