Operations Planning Specialist (Instructor)

Department of the Air Force Headquarters•Hurlburt Field, FL

About The Position

Serves as an Air Operations Center (AOC) Formal Training Unit (FTU) instructor and subject matter expert. Plans, organizes, coordinates, directs, and implements course development and instruction; applies military AOC team experience; develops practical training exercises; evaluates instructional programs; participates in special projects for the FTU; and maintains professional and technical expertise. The role supports training programs that prepare personnel to conduct major military operations and requires knowledge of military operational planning, command and control, and Air Force and command objectives. The employee must maintain a Secret security clearance and may be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, or emergency overtime. The position requires travel by commercial or military aircraft for temporary duty, including possible extended travel in the continental United States or overseas and travel to remote or isolated areas. The employee must be able to obtain and retain a U.S. Government official passport. This is a Mission Essential position; the employee may need to report when the base is closed or delayed, and remain on duty during phased or early release.

Requirements

At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level or equivalent in another pay system.
For merit promotion applicants seeking GS-12, one year at the GS-11 level is required when applicable under federal time-in-grade rules.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Must be able to obtain and retain a U.S. Government official passport.
Must travel by commercial or military aircraft for temporary duty assignments; travel may be extended and may include remote or isolated areas.
Must have in-depth knowledge of military rated aviation operations and their application to programs, operations, weapon systems, logistics support, and personnel readiness for major military operations.
Knowledge of Air Force and command program goals and objectives, operational events and milestones, evaluation of planning actions, and command relationships involved in planning and executing military operations.
Ability to apply qualitative and/or quantitative methods to assess and improve training programs.
Skill in planning and executing mission specialties in support of joint task forces and air component objectives.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing as an instructor.
Ability to negotiate complex issues and maintain good working relationships.
Knowledge of Air and Space Operations Center and Air Force Forces missions and relationships, including coordination and liaison requirements and training audience strengths and weaknesses.
Male applicants must be registered for Selective Service, as applicable.
Must meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements if applying under merit promotion and covered by those rules.

Nice To Haves

AOC FTU instructional systems development, curriculum development, and instructional technology experience, including distance and resident training.
Operational experience as a fighter, bomber, or command and control platform aircrew member.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, coordinate, direct, and implement course development and instruction.
Apply military Air Operations Center team experience to formal training.
Develop practical training exercises.
Evaluate instructional programs.
Participate in special projects for the Formal Training Unit.
Maintain professional and technical expertise.
Apply analytical and evaluative methods to assess and improve training programs supporting personnel readiness for major military operations.
Convey advanced operational concepts and implement technical procedures in support of operational-level command and control training.
Plan and execute mission specialties supporting joint task forces and air component objectives.
Communicate effectively as an instructor and maintain productive working relationships.
Travel on temporary duty assignments, including possible extended travel within the United States or overseas.