FUTURE CAPABILITIES ANALYST with Security Clearance

Duties The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as a Senior Program Analyst, Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) Enterprise Center (NEC), NC3 Next Generation Division (NG). The position is responsible for planning, synchronization, coordination, and management of NC3 next generation capabilities across the DoD NC3 enterprise. * Conducts, plans, organizes, coordinates, and provides oversight of the NC3 Enterprise long-range next generation capabilities across classification levels and all physical and virtual domains. * Conceptualizes and synthesizes a wide array of highly complex technological data. * SME integrating numerous technical areas and top officials within DoD and the IC incorporating next gen capabilities into future NC3. Requirements Conditions of Employment * U.S. Citizenship Required * Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov. * 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. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/ * This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program * Disclosure of Political Appointments * Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise. * May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments. * May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis. * This is a Centrally Managed position in the Operations career field. * Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 15 days per year. Qualifications Conditions of Employment (Cont.) * Position is designated special-sensitive and requires a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed. Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret w/SCI clearance. * This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions present a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. It is required that you (a) refrain from the use of illegal drugs and (b) if requested, submit to urinalysis testing. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management, Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series 0301 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH3, equivalent to the next to lower grade GS 13 or equivalent in the Federal Service. Specialized experience includes: Expert knowledge of nuclear command and control system (NCCS), nuclear command, control and communications (NC3), National Leadership Command Capability (NLCC), continuity of government (COG), and senior leadership command, control and communications (C3) operational plans, programs and capabilities. Knowledge of DoD Planning, Programming, and Budgeting System and policy, procedures, and schedules for developing Program Objectives Memoranda (POM), Budget Estimate Submissions (BES) and Financial Plans in support of major war, mobilization, and other contingency and operational plans as well as methods for developing budget forecasts, cost projections, financial exhibits, unfunded requirements justifications, POM narratives, offsets and disconnects, reclamas, and issue papers. Knowledge of national Intelligence Community structure, organization, roles and missions, and interrelationships with the DoD as it pertains to the NC3 mission to include intelligence requirements, assessments, analyses, and planning operations and activities. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: * Expert knowledge of nuclear command and control system (NCCS), nuclear command, control and communications (NC3), National Leadership Command Capability (NLCC), continuity of government (COG), and senior leadership command, control and communications (C3) operational plans, programs and capabilities. * Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to participate in the assessment and improvement of command level plans and programs for conducting major operations. Knowledge of national Intelligence Community structure, organization, roles and missions, and interrelationships with the DoD as it pertains to the NC3 mission to include intelligence requirements, assessments, analyses, and planning operations and activities. * Expert knowledge of and advanced skill to apply procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies including the ability to maintain credibility with others on technical matters sufficient to formulate, justify, and execute functions in support of the mission, structure, goals, work processes, and programs of the NC3 Enterprise * Knowledge of DoD Planning, Programming, and Budgeting System and policy, procedures, and schedules for developing Program Objectives Memoranda (POM), Budget Estimate Submissions (BES) and Financial Plans in support of major war, mobilization, and other contingency and operational plans as well as methods for developing budget forecasts, cost projections, financial exhibits, unfunded requirements justifications, POM narratives, offsets and disconnects, reclamas, and issue papers. * Knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, responsibilities, organizational structures, goals, objectives, and operations of DoD, Joint Staff, Combatant Command, and Service Components sufficient to provide command level staff guidance and evaluate the effectiveness of planning actions as related to actual events. * Advanced skill to analyze, research, present, and negotiate very complex and sensitive issues with officials of diverse perspectives and often with different or opposing views. Advanced skill to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy; negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relationships with diverse groups and executive level management. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected, and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. 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. For more information, click here . If you have questions regarding this announcement and have heari