Integrated Prevention Program Management Specialist

Air Force Special Operations Command • Hurlburt Field, FL

16h

About The Position

The Integrated Prevention Program Management Specialist serves as the Integrated Prevention Program Manager at Headquarters Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC). The position oversees and advises installation prevention professionals in delivering and evaluating Integrated Prevention and Resilience efforts at Air Force and Space Force installations aligned to their command. The position directs AFSOC’s primary prevention program, serves as the command’s subject matter expert, and ensures program activities meet legal and regulatory requirements and the needs of AFSOC Total Force installations and communities.

The incumbent serves as a focal point for resource allocation and control, coordinating with Department of the Air Force program monitors and installation or organization resource managers to support accurate, efficient budget execution. The position also acquires communications, automated feedback mechanisms, and computer systems to collect, transmit, analyze, portray, and integrate cross-functional, programmatic, and organizational information.

The role requires professional development and maintenance of technical proficiency through professional engagement and formal training. It requires discretion when handling sensitive information, flexibility in response to frequent program and policy changes, and the ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance and required credentialing. Occasional travel away from the normal duty station may be required.

Requirements

• Meet the GS-0101 Social Science Series basic education or experience requirement: a bachelor’s degree in behavioral or social science or a related discipline; an equivalent combination of education and experience; or four years of appropriate experience demonstrating equivalent knowledge. Transcripts must be submitted when using education to qualify.
• At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level or equivalent in another pay system.
• Specialized experience must include knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and behavioral, social science, or public health practices, principles, and theories related to primary prevention.
• Experience applying social compact system design principles and techniques to analyze and recommend education and training program objectives, policies, delivery systems, and resources.
• Knowledge of DAF culture, military family dynamics, related professional fields, and the DAF community and its challenges, or equivalent knowledge.
• Knowledge of prevention program budget and cost analysis processes and program planning and budgeting cycles.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, use current automation technology, and develop and deliver presentations.
• Ability to formulate and conduct assessments and evaluations, facilitate prevention personnel, analyze problems, conduct research, summarize results, and make recommendations to senior leadership.
• Ability to identify individual and community risk and protective factors and apply relevant rules, regulations, and procedures to determine prevention approaches and advise installations.
• Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Must obtain, maintain, and renew credentialing as required by a DoD-identified credentialing board and specified policy.
• Must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance as a condition of employment; screening and suitability criteria apply, and a criminal background check may be required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen. Males must be registered for Selective Service.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet the applicable time-in-grade requirement; one year at GS-12 is required for GS-13 consideration where TIG applies.
• Must exercise discretion regarding sensitive information and adapt to frequent program and policy modifications.
• May need to serve a one-year probationary period or a two-year trial period, depending on position type.

Nice To Haves

• A master’s degree or higher in behavioral science, social work, or a related discipline appropriate to the position is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in primary prevention is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct AFSOC Integrated Prevention Program activities, ensuring legal and regulatory requirements and installation and community needs are met.
• Direct the command’s primary prevention program and enhance prevention initiatives as the AFSOC subject matter expert.
• Oversee and advise installation prevention professionals in delivering and evaluating Integrated Prevention and Resilience efforts.
• Serve as a focal point for resource allocation and control; coordinate with DAF program monitors and installation or organization resource managers to support accurate, efficient budget execution.
• Acquire communications, automated feedback mechanisms, and computer systems for collecting, transmitting, analyzing, portraying, and integrating programmatic, organizational, and cross-functional information.
• Maintain technical proficiency and professional development through engagement with professional societies, associations, academia, symposia, contractors, research and development organizations, and formal training.
• Formulate and conduct assessments and evaluations to implement primary prevention plans; analyze problems, conduct research, summarize results, and recommend actions to senior leadership.
• Identify individual and community risk and protective factors and advise installations on appropriate prevention approaches.
• Communicate orally and in writing, including developing and delivering presentations to groups.
• Obtain and maintain required credentialing and security clearance; exercise discretion with sensitive information.
• Travel away from the normal duty station when required.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive access to a comprehensive benefits package for themselves and their families; specific benefits depend on position and eligibility.
• PCS may be paid if authorized under the Joint Travel Regulations and Air Force regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior