Current Operations Specialist

U.S. Northern Command • Peterson AFB, CO

8h • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to conduct NORAD & USNORTHCOM missions, focused on Defense Support of Civil Authorities and Homeland Defense. The incumbent will possess the ability to conduct a full spectrum of DSCA and HD; including coordination, mission assignments, orders and feedback from key partners and collection, analysis, assessment and characterization of events within USNORTHCOM mission sets. The incumbent is responsible for developing shared situational awareness with a full spectrum of mission partners, making joint readiness level and assessment recommendations, and advising and assisting leadership in the execution of all operational matters and procedures. The incumbent is fully prepared and trained to assume the additional responsibilities required in response to Homeland Defense, Civil Support, and Security Cooperation missions. Duties include conducting USNORTHCOM missions of Homeland Defense (HD), and Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA), and security cooperation, to defend and secure national interests. As a current operations analyst, the employee makes characterization inputs and recommendations, in conjunction with USNORTHCOM J3 and in close association with key partners. Participates in the full scope of JOC Involved exercises. Acts as a primary information resource to the Combatant Commander and higher decision making levels on command missions.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• This is an Obligated Position in which an employee has return rights. Upon the employee’s return, incumbent may be required to vacate this position.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft in accordance with Joint Travel Regulations in performance of temporary duty (TDY).
• This position has been designated as Special Sensitive.
• The employee is required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/ Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance as a condition of employment.
• This position is designated by the Air Force as a Test Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program.
• As a mandatory requirement for employment in this TDP, the incumbent is (A) to refrain from use of illegal drugs and (B) if required, to submit to urinalysis testing.
• The selectee must sign a statement acknowledging the position occupied is identified as a TDP.
• The employee must be removed from the Ready Reserve and CANNOT become a member of the Ready Reserve while assigned to this position.
• This position has been locally, or command designated as Mission Essential (ME).
• ME personnel perform a Mission Critical Function (MCF), which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency or during hazardous weather conditions to keep critical operations functioning.
• These personnel are required to report for duty at normal times when the base is closed or if delayed reporting is directed and remain on duty during phased or early release.
• This position is a designated JOC Watch Shift position.
• 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-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 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.
• Master knowledge and understanding of the current missions, capabilities, organization, and operations of; other unified commands; the military services; the National Guard; the Reserve forces; the Department Of Defense; DOD intelligence organizations; the CIA, FEMA, the U.S. Coast Guard, etc. is required.
• Working knowledge or current military law, Joint doctrine, Joint plans, policies, and practice, as well as a comprehensive understanding of U.S. Government treaties, agreements, multi-lateral and bi-lateral international agreements, security assistance plans, U.S. security requirements, and arrangements and other pertinent laws, doctrine, policies, and procedures.
• Master knowledge in the mission concepts and principles; DOD military command and control operations, geographical areas of responsibility as pertains to the geographical Commands, multi-domain combat operations at both strategic and operational levels of war.
• Practical and professional knowledge of a wide range of all services military technical methods, principles, and practices.
• Expert knowledge in computer systems and the communications pathways by which data is transmitted.
• Thorough knowledge DOD and interagency security policies and procedures.
• Ability to react in a high stress environment to intense operations.
• Make critical characterization judgments, formulate recommendations that may have major national impact/consequences and transmit those recommendations and to very high levels of national authority.
• Knowledge of military law and doctrine; Joint policies and procedures; DOD, Services and Joint organizational structures; national intelligence organizations, state and federal emergency organizations, other pertinent interagency organizations such as the U.S. Coast Guard, Assistant Secretary of Defense/Homeland Defense (ASD/HD), etc.
• Expert knowledge of military strategic and tactical concepts, principles, processes within watch domains.
• Practical and professional knowledge of a wide range of all services military technical methods, principles, and practices.
• Expert knowledge gained through experience and/or technical schooling in computer systems and the communications pathways by which data is transmitted.
• Skill in oral and written communications.

Nice To Haves

• Eligible for situational telework only, including Ad hoc, Emergency, or OPM prescribed "Unscheduled" Telework.

Responsibilities

• Conducts USNORTHCOM missions of Homeland Defense (HD), and Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA), and security cooperation, to defend and secure national interests.
• As a current operations analyst, the employee makes characterization inputs and recommendations, in conjunction with USNORTHCOM J3 and in close association with key partners.
• Participates in the full scope of JOC Involved exercises.
• Acts as a primary information resource to the Combatant Commander and higher decision making levels on command missions.
• Perform Battle Roster functions during Exercises, Real-World events, or on an as needed basis to support mission requirements.
• Complete Initial Qualification Training, JOC Mission Qualification Training, Mission Certification Training and/or JOC on-the-job training, depending on specific position requirements.
• Maintain certification with annual evaluations.
• Work non-traditional duty hours, which currently consist of rotating 12-hour shift and include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Support extended hours and 24-hour operations as directed and/or work in various locations required by missions.

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: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed