Strategic Policy Analyst

HQ USAF and Support Elements • Arlington, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Services Program and Project Specialist in the Office of Warfighter Force Management and Readiness, reporting to the Deputy Assistant Secretary (Warfighter Force Management and Readiness). The incumbent will act as an action officer to assist in developing Air Force level policies, strategies, and plans. This role involves strategic policy formulation and oversight, developing, implementing, and evaluating enterprise-wide policies to address interpersonal and self-directed violence (ISDV). The position also includes program management and oversight, serving as a Subject Matter Expert to SAF/MR for the DAF interpersonal and self-directed violence portfolio, and performing ongoing evaluation and analysis of strategy, planning, programming, budgeting, and execution of assigned portfolio programs. Additionally, the role requires inter-agency coordination, representing DAF and SAF/MR across key DoW working groups and task forces, and liaising with external organizations. The incumbent will provide advisory services and expertise to DAS Warfighter Force Management and Readiness and SAF/MR leaders on a wide range of programs and strategy related to project management.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• 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.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems.
• Working with social services delivery systems and concepts, principles and theories relating specifically to prevention of and response to suicide, sexual assault, domestic violence, and other areas of interpersonal violence and trauma.
• Working with Congressional committee structures, legislative processes, and Air Force legislative liaison operations to evaluate the impact of proposed legislation, synthesize enterprise inputs via ETMS2, and author authoritative posture statements, senior executive briefings, and official DAF responses to Congressional inquiries.
• Working with a substantial body of administrative laws, federal statutes, National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) mandates, Presidential Executive Orders, and Department of War (DoW) and Air Force regulations, policies, and precedents governing suicide prevention, sexual assault prevention and response, domestic violence, and trauma.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.
• Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
• Knowledge of social services delivery systems and concepts, principles and theories relating specifically to prevention of and response to suicide, sexual assault, domestic violence, and other areas of interpersonal violence and trauma.
• Knowledge of research and analysis techniques, problem resolution, and development of concrete action plans to solve problems.
• Skill in the application of Air Force workflow and task management directives, instructions, policies, procedures, and guidance.
• Skill to conduct probing, innovative analyses involving complex variables that impact significantly on the effective development, interpretation, or implementation of policies concerning ISDV.
• Ability to synthesize complex, and often competing, information and viewpoints to determine best course of action and advocate recommendations to senior Air Force leaders.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, negotiates complex issues, and maintains 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

• Develops, implements, and continuously evaluates enterprise-wide policies to address interpersonal and self-directed violence (ISDV).
• Serves as Subject Matter Expert to SAF/MR as for the DAF interpersonal and self-directed violence portfolio.
• Performs ongoing evaluation and analysis of strategy, planning, programming, budgeting, and/or execution of assigned portfolio programs.
• DAF and SAF/MR representative across key DoW working groups, task forces, etc. and liaison with external organizations or offices as applicable.
• Provides advisory services and expertise to DAS Warfighter Force Management and Readiness and SAF/MR leaders on a wide range of programs and strategy as it relates to project management.
• May be required to perform the duties of Acting Division Chief in his/her absence.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours and/or Shift work may be required which may include overtime and/or irregular hours.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft/vehicle to conferences, meetings, or functions away from the duty office/location. Travel may include overnight stays.

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.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

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