Operations Planning Specialist (Instructor)

Department of the Air Force Headquarters • Hurlburt Field, FL

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About The Position

The Operations Planning Specialist serves as an operational air planner for planning, scenario development, and execution of Air Force-wide operational-level-of-warfare command and control exercises and experiments. The role supports Component Major Command (C-MAJCOM) and Component Numbered Air Force (C-NAF) programs by providing a realistic environment to train Joint Force Air Component Commanders (JFACC).

Applying military aviation experience, the specialist analyzes, develops, and evaluates issues and recommends solutions to substantive problems affecting the effectiveness and efficiency of C-MAJCOM program operations. The role documents planning and programming decisions in formats that meet Air Force and C-MAJCOM/C-NAF requirements, monitors and contributes to strategic planning, and represents 505 CTS with command and functional-area organizations.

The position requires at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level or equivalent, including analytical and evaluative experience related to program operations and training programs for readiness in major military operations. The employee must obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with SCI access and a current SSBI or equivalent, sign a nondisclosure agreement, and pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing. The employee may travel on temporary duty by commercial or military aircraft, must be able to obtain and retain a U.S. Government official passport, and may be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, or overtime.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level or equivalent in another pay system; federal merit-promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements, including one year at GS-11 for GS-12.
• Knowledge and skill in analytical methods and techniques for evaluating program efficiency and effectiveness and improving critical plans and programs for major operations, mission and flying operations, and flying training systems, including manned and unmanned systems.
• Knowledge of military aviation experience as applied to assigned programs and weapons systems.
• Ability to plan, organize, and negotiate effectively with senior analysts and management to gain acceptance and implementation of recommendations involving substantial resources and extensive changes to established concepts and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, negotiate complex issues, and maintain effective working relationships.
• Knowledge of joint and Air Force missions, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operations, including the ability to support or conduct studies to enhance modeling and simulation during exercises, tests, and experimentation.
• Knowledge of or experience with mission areas such as command and control, air defense, personnel recovery, tanker, airlift, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, weather, information operations, special operations, close air support, interdiction, and electronic warfare support; ability to role-play these specialties in computer-assisted exercises from friendly- and opposition-force perspectives.
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques and DoD, Joint, and Department of the Air Force modeling and simulation principles, concepts, and methodologies.
• Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with SCI access and a current SSBI or equivalent, and sign a nondisclosure agreement.
• Must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program.
• Must be able to obtain and retain a U.S. Government official passport and travel by commercial or military aircraft for temporary duty.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using JADOCs, MIRC, or other collaborative tools used by an Air Operations Center.
• Knowledge of and ability to operate designated Air Force Modeling and Simulation Training Toolkit models and Theater Battle Management Core System tools, including ESTAT and WEBAT.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop scenarios for, and execute Air Force-wide operational-level command and control exercises and experiments supporting C-MAJCOM and C-NAF programs.
• Provide realistic training environments for Joint Force Air Component Commanders.
• Apply military aviation experience to analyze and evaluate program issues and develop recommendations to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of C-MAJCOM operations.
• Document planning and programming decisions in formats that meet Air Force and C-MAJCOM/C-NAF requirements.
• Monitor, evaluate, and participate in strategic planning to improve organizational direction and focus.
• Represent 505 CTS with command and functional-area organizations.
• Apply military aviation and mission-specialty knowledge to support or role-play mission environments during computer-assisted exercises, including friendly- and opposition-force perspectives.
• Use designated Air Force modeling and simulation models and command-and-control systems, including AFMSTT and TBMCS tools, as applicable.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package for employees and their families.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.
• PCS may be paid if authorized, in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations and Air Force regulations.
• Disabled veteran leave may be available to eligible federal employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed