Air Operations Specialist

Air Combat Command • Davis Monthan AFB, AZ

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an Air Operations Center level program analyst, applying Air Force military rated aviator experience to analyze, develop and evaluate issues, and develop recommendations to resolve substantive problems with the effectiveness and efficiency of work operations in a Center program. This role involves documenting planning and programming decisions, actively participating in strategic planning using relevant tools and techniques, and preparing and delivering oral presentations to various stakeholders to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters, and convey information about proposed changes.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Rated military aviator experience meeting the definition in AI 11-402 (Aviation and Parachutist Service, Aeronautical Ratings and Aviation Badges) and AFI 11-412- (Flying Operations-Aircrew Management) is required.
• Must be able to obtain a Top-Secret clearance.
• The duties of this position meet all requirements as a category 4 designation, and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the parent Federal Agency or office to function effectively.
• This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and cannot become a member of the Ready Reserve. (IAW: DoDD 1200.7, "Screening the Ready Reserve,")
• 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.
• 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 and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations toward development and/or improvement of critical center plans and programs for conducting major operations such as war, mobilization, rescue, mission and flying operations, deployment, rescue, fling training systems both manned and unmanned, foreign military sales, acquisition, PPBS, special operations, or similar operations.
• Knowledge of the various center entities involved in overall planning and execution of operations and evaluations.
• 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.
• 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 of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to participate in the assessment and improvement of center level plans and programs for conducting major operations such as war, mobilization, deployment, PPBS, exercise, flying training systems both manned and unmanned, foreign military sales, acquisition, special operations rescue, or similar operations.
• Knowledge of the application of the AF military rated aviator (e.g., pilot navigator) expertise as it applies to assigned programs; and assigned weapons systems.
• Knowledge of Air Force and Center program goals and objectives; the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones; methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions related to actual events; and the relationship of the various center entities involved in overall program planning and execution of military operations and evaluations.
• Ability to apply military rated aviator experience and expertise to assigned programs and/or weapons systems.
• Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies and preparing solutions to resolve substantive problems and issues of effectiveness and efficiency of work operations in a center program.
• Ability to plan, organize, and negotiate effectively with senior analysts and management to accepts and implement recommendations, where proposals involve substantial resources, and require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relationsips.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an Air Operations Center level program analyst, applying Air Force military rated aviator experience to analyze, develop and evaluate issues, and develop recommendations to resolve substantive problems with the effectiveness and efficiency of work operations in a Center program.
• Analyze, develop, and evaluate issues and develop recommendations to resolve substantive problems and issues of effectiveness and efficiency of work operations in a Center program using Air Force military rated aviator experience.
• Document planning and programming decisions in appropriate formats to meet Air Force and Center requirements.
• Actively participate in strategic planning to improve organizational direction and focus using strategic planning tools and techniques, utilizing AF rated aviator military experience.
• Prepare and deliver oral presentations such as briefings, training sessions, consultations and strategy sessions with other staff service functions and activities to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters and convey information relative to proposed changes in assignments.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Disabled veteran leave 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed