Operational Level War Planner Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.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, 0301.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes Knowledge of Air Mobility Command and USSTRATCOM operations, policies, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of HQ AMC flying regulations and aircrew procedures relating to KC-135R combat and combat support operations. Experience with OPLAN 8010, including familiarity with AMCI 10-450 series regulations, and USSTRATCOM aircrew command and control procedures is mandatory. Knowledge of aviation management directives, plans, regulations, techniques, systems and processes. Current
knowledge of flight operations, instrument flight rules, Federal Aviation Regulations, airfield information and restrictions as published in DoD publications. Current knowledge of flying instructions, Flight Information Publications (FLIP) documents, guidelines, and mission development procedures for the KC-135R weapon system. Current knowledge of CJCS, DoD, USAF, and AMC security regulations pertaining to protection of materials classified up to and including Top Secret, SIOP-ESI categories. Ability to lead, supervise, and manage a diverse combat planning team in war planner disciplines in order to solve unusual and complex problems during time-critical situations while directing and managing diverse and cross functional wing level planning in the deliberate development of operational plans.
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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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 Air Mobility Command and USSTRATCOM operations, policies, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of HQ AMC flying regulations and aircrew procedures relating to KC-135R combat and combat support operations. Experience with OPLAN 8010, including familiarity with AMCI 10-450 series regulations, and USSTRATCOM aircrew command and control procedures is mandatory.
2. Knowledge of aviation management directives, plans, regulations, techniques, systems and processes. Current knowledge of flight operations, instrument flight rules, Federal Aviation Regulations, airfield information and restrictions as published in DoD publications. Current knowledge of flying instructions, Flight Information Publications (FLIP) documents, guidelines, and mission development procedures for the KC-135R weapon system. Current knowledge of CJCS, DoD, USAF, and AMC security regulations pertaining to protection of materials classified up to and including Top Secret, SIOP-ESI categories.
3. Ability to lead, supervise, and manage a diverse combat planning team in war planner disciplines in order to solve unusual and complex problems during time-critical situations while directing and managing diverse and cross functional wing level planning in the deliberate development of operational plans.
4. Ability to produce written plans, policies, procedures and guidelines. Demonstrated ability as a classroom instructor, to include the preparation and delivery of multi-media lesson plans. Ability to effectively brief senior officers and large audiences.
5. Current knowledge of various computer systems and applications that pertain to KC-135R mission management and those systems required to perform the work. Demonstrated ability to develop and coordinate written plans for a variety of peace and war-time contingency responses and special missions.
6. Ability to plan and produce highly complex and integrated plans and mission planning products. Experience in desktop publishing methods (graphics, layout design, scanning, and digital photography) is desired.
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.Employment Type: OTHER