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 first level supervisor, providing planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over nonsupervisory employees assigned to Global Mobility / Special Operations Division, Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Plans and Requirements at Headquarters US Air Force. Responsibilities Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of HAF/A8PM subordinates, ensuring that the division complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Represents SAF/A8PM with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. Develops, interprets, and implements policies and procedures to provide planning, programming, and budget guidance to facilitate the identification and determination of alternative ways to achieve the best mix of mobility air forces, Special Operations Forces, equipment, and support attainable, within fiscal constraints, for major mission and operational plans. Utilizes cooperation, collaboration, and conflict management techniques to influence and negotiate with relevant stakeholders across various levels of leadership. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Conditions of Employment Continued: This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random drug testing. This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions present a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. It is required that you (a) refrain from the use of illegal drugs and (b) if requested, submit to urinalysis 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- Management and Program Analysis (0343). SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 (or higher) grade level or equivalent pay systems (may have been obtained in the federal service, military, or public sector). My experience includes Knowledge of the Department of Defense planning, programming, budget, and execution system; department of Air Force policy, procedures, and schedules for developing Program Objective Memoranda and the President's Budget Review in support of major Air Force missions for the mobility air forces and operational plans; Knowledge of methods for developing budget forecasts, cost projections, financial exhibits, unfunded, requirements justifications, POM narratives, offsets and disconnect, and issue papers; safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures; Knowledge of mission, roles, functions, organization, management, capabilities and operations of the US Air Force as well as joint, combined and coalition operations, including Combatant Commands and DoD Agencies. 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-14 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-15 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: Knowledge of the Department of Defense planning, programming, budget, and execution system; department of Air Force policy, procedures, and schedules for developing Program Objective Memoranda and the President's Budget Review in support of major Air Force missions for the mobility air forces and operational plans. Knowledge of methods for developing budget forecasts, cost projections, financial exhibits, unfunded, requirements justifications, POM narratives, offsets and disconnect, and issue papers; safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of mission, roles, functions, organization, management, capabilities and operations of the US Air Force as well as joint, combined and coalition operations, including Combatant Commands and DoD Agencies. Knowledge of the relationship of the various Air Force entities involved in overall planning and execution of military operations and evaluations, and the processes to support them; wide range of concepts, principles, and practices relating to financial management, budget execution, and civilian personnel matters, contractual activity, manpower and organization issues. Knowledge of USAF, DoD, and Federal programs, practices, guideline, policies, regulations, and laws related to all aspects of resource and portfolio management. Skill and ability to adjust behavior to adapt to different people and situations and incorporate views of others to modify actions; Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization; ability to communicate effectively, 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 Additional Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. 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 here 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 here 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 here 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. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.