Operations Planning Specialist (Instructor)

Department of the Air Force Headquarters • Hurlburt Field, FL

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About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an operational air planner for planning, scenario development, and execution of operational-level warfare command and control exercises and experiments. This role supports Major Command (MAJCOM) level programs/exercises to train the Joint Force Air Component Commander (JFACC) and Commander Air Force Forces (COMAFFOR) staffs. The specialist applies military operations experience to analyze, develop, and evaluate issues, and formulate recommendations to resolve substantive problems and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of agency military operations. Duties include applying military aviation operations experience to analyze, develop, coordinate, and evaluate issues, recommending solutions for MAJCOM programs. The role involves documenting planning and programming decisions to meet Air Force and MAJCOM training requirements, monitoring and evaluating strategic planning to enhance organizational direction, and maintaining professional and technical expertise.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance.
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Overtime and/or emergency overtime may be required.
• The employee is required to travel by commercial or military aircraft in the performance of temporary duty (TDY) assignments.
• The employee must be able to obtain and retain a US Government official passport.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing.
• One (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems.
• In-depth knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations and development and/or improvement of constructive exercises and programs in support of personnel/unit readiness for the conduct of major military operations such as mobilization, deployment, and war, from Counter-Insurgency Operations to Major Combat Operations.
• In-depth knowledge of planning/executing various Air Force mission specialties such as: Command and Control, Air Defense, Personnel Recovery, Tanker, Airlift, Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance, Weather, Information Operations, Special Operations, Close Air Support, Interdiction, Force and the ability to role-play these mission specialties during computer-assisted exercises from a friendly force and opposition force perspective.
• In-depth knowledge of the various command 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.
• In-depth knowledge of the application of military aviation operations expertise as it applies to support of major military operations such as mobilization, deployment, and war, from Counter-Insurgency Operations to Major Combat Operations.
• Knowledge of Air Force, command, and organizational planning processes to include: the establishment of goals and objectives, the sequencing and timing of key events and milestones, the adjustment of planning actions due to actual events, the capabilities and relationships of various command entities and their ability to support the planned program or operation.
• Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of exercise training programs.
• Skill in planning/executing various Air Force mission specialties such as: Command and Control, Air Defense, Personnel Recovery, Tanker, Airlift, Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance, Weather, Information Operations, Special Operations, Close Air Support, Interdiction, Force and the ability to role-play these mission specialties during computer-assisted exercises from a friendly force and opposition force perspective.
• Skill to communicate effectively both orally and in writing as an instructor and professional exercise controller training mid-level to senior military commanders and their staffs.
• Ability to negotiate complex issues and maintain good working relationships.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.
• 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. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an operational air planner for planning, scenario development, and execution of operational level warfare command and control exercises and experiments.
• Support Major Command (MAJCOM) level programs/exercises to train the Joint Force Air Component Commander (JFACC) and Commander Air Force Forces (COMAFFOR) staffs.
• Apply military operations experience to analyze, develop, and evaluate issues.
• Develop recommendations to resolve substantive problems and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of agency military operations.
• Analyze, develop, coordinate, and evaluate issues related to MAJCOM programs and recommend solutions.
• Document planning and programming decisions to meet Air Force and MAJCOM training requirements.
• Monitor, evaluate, and participate in strategic planning to improve organizational direction and focus using strategic planning tools and techniques.
• Maintain professional and technical expertise.

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.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• 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