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Duties * Plans, organizes, oversees and directs the activities of the Future Operations Branch. Develops goals and objectives that integrate organization and manpower and organization objectives. Researches, interprets, analyzes and applies command policies, procedures, and mission objectives. * Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Directs, coordinates, and oversees work through subordinate supervisors. Advises staff regarding policies, procedures, and directives of higher level management or headquarters. * Represents the Future Operations Branch with a variety of command and functional area organizations. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with AMC senior staff, AMC Functional Managers, AMC staff, HQ Air Force staff, wing and field operating organizations. * Provides management advisory services to senior level managers concerning manpower programming, program cost analysis, outsourcing and privatization, manpower allocation and organization issues. Briefs the AMC senior staff and headquarters functional representatives on new Congressional, OSD and Air Force initiatives in the areas of service provided by the office that could result in significant changes in manpower or organization. Requirements Conditions of employment * U.S. Citizenship Required * Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.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: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/ * 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. * Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft. * Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance * A one (1) year supervisory probationary period is required if applicant selected has not previously met this requirement. 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: directing programs for an organization that performs administrative work; providing manpower, management engineering, and manpower requirements studies; providing guidance and policy interpretation concerning determination and allocating the manpower requirements; implementing traditional management engineering and computer simulation, analysis, and program requirements; manages projects and provides technical expertise to make more effective and efficient use of manpower, equipment, and funding resources; using Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) system, and organization policy, procedures and schedules for developing Program Objective Memorandum, Budget Estimate Submission and plans in support of contingency and operational plans; conducting studies to determine manning and skill levels to staff functional activities; applying knowledge of manpower management engineering principles, data analytics, and techniques. 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 Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) system, and DAF policy, procedures and schedules for developing Program Objective Memorandum, Budget Estimate Submission and plans in support of contingency and operational plans. Knowledge of the relationship of various entities involved in the overall planning and execution of operations and evaluations and the way the PPBE process supports those aspects. 2. Knowledge of the organization, programs, missions and functions of Air Force organizations to conduct studies to determine manning and skill levels to staff functional activities. 3. Knowledge of manpower management engineering principles, data analytics, and techniques as they relate to manpower requirements determination. 4. Ability to plan, organize and direct work functions and mentor, motivate, and apprise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors. 5. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirement and objectives within available resources. 6. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing. 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. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click . If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click .