Management Support Specialist

Air Force Elements, U.S. Special Operations Command•MacDill AFB, FL

About The Position

The Management Support Specialist serves as the internal administrative advisor responsible for planning, performing, providing, obtaining, and advising on management services essential to the direction and efficient operation of the Directorate of Logistics/J4. The position is the primary administrative official responsible for planning, developing, and executing the Directorate of Logistics administrative management program. The role manages implementation of the J4 Information Security Program, prescribes policy and procedures, and advises and assists on information security. It also performs financial management analysis using financial databases and budgeting, accounting, and financial management concepts and practices. The incumbent ensures that core classified national information protection security disciplines are addressed through policy and programmatic oversight so information protection requirements meet mission needs. The position requires U.S. citizenship, the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access, and successful completion of initial drug testing. The employee may be required to travel temporarily to CONUS and OCONUS locations. Depending on the appointment type, the selected candidate must serve a one-year probationary period or a two-year trial period.

Requirements

At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-09 level or equivalent, or qualifying graduate education, or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
Specialized experience includes applying management principles, organizational theory, analytical techniques, and administrative regulations to ensure compliance with established processes.
Specialized experience includes knowledge of ATAAPS time and attendance, leave policies, payroll regulations, and reporting procedures to ensure civilian timecards are entered and certified properly.
Specialized experience includes knowledge of DoD PPBS, multiple-service program financial management, budget, economic and cost analysis principles and practices, and governing publications to manage a Directorate budget.
Knowledge of management principles, organizational theory, and analysis and evaluation techniques for identifying problems and recommending solutions in administrative operations and work processes.
Knowledge of USSOCOM structure, roles, responsibilities, directives, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of DoD PPBS, multiple-service program financial management, and budget, economic, and cost analysis principles, techniques, practices, and concepts.
Knowledge of information technology software systems, their interfaces, and applications used to produce documents and other products.
Ability to analyze, verify, and correlate data and assemble information for non-routine reports, inquiries, and technical issues.
Ability to establish and maintain physical, personnel, and facilities security procedures for handling and processing classified and personally identifiable information in compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, including preparing and presenting briefings and reports, and to work effectively with team members.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be able to obtain and maintain Top Secret with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access.
Must pass initial drug testing and may be selected for random drug testing.
Must meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements if applying under the stated conditions; one year at GS-09 is required for GS-11 consideration.
If qualifying based on education, must provide transcripts; foreign education must be shown to be equivalent to U.S. education.
May be required to perform temporary duty travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, and execute the Directorate of Logistics/J4 Administrative Management Program.
Manage implementation of the J4 Information Security Program.
Prescribe information-security policy and procedures and provide advice and assistance concerning information security.
Perform financial management analysis using financial databases and budgeting, accounting, and financial management concepts and practices.
Ensure classified national information protection disciplines are addressed from a policy and programmatic perspective and that information protection requirements meet mission requirements.
Analyze, verify, and correlate data and assemble and compose information for non-routine reports, inquiries, and technical issues or concerns.
Establish and maintain security procedures for physical, personnel, and facilities security to protect the handling and processing of classified and personally identifiable information.
Communicate orally and in writing, prepare and present briefings and reports, and work effectively with team members.