Special Staff Administrator with Security Clearance

Duties * Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the AFMRA Executive Services. Develops goals and objectives that integrate organization and Air Force Medical Readiness Agency's Branch Chief for Executive Services, Executive Staff and Commander's Action Group (CAG) objectives. * Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Directs, coordinates, and oversees work through subordinate supervisors. * Represents AFMRA with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with DoD, Defense Health Agency HQ Air Force, MAJCOMS, Contractors, and other Air Staff offices. * Directs the execution of all AFMRA Executive Services and Commanders Support Staff programs. The incumbent's office is the key advisor to the commander on all civilian and military personnel matters; provides policy guidance to organization's leadership. Requirements Conditions of Employment * 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. * 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 position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program * Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft. * This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continues through full resumption of all functions. * Disclosure of Political Appointments * Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume * Leave accrual may be authorized upon request * This is a Supervisory position. A one year supervisory probationary period is required if applicant selected has not previously met this requirement. * This is a Centrally Managed position. * Project Management Certification is highly desired. Qualifications 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 Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-14, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include directing highly technical and complex administrative programs which involve major aspects of key agency, medical, regulatory and policy development encompassing personnel, budget, medical research compliance and ethics; developing, interpreting, implementing, and resolving a wide variety of complex, unique, and at times highly controversial policy, regulatory, scientific and technical issues; developing strategic long-range program plans, goals, objectives, and milestones; and directing, coordinating, and overseeing work through subordinate supervisors. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-14 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-15 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: 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, 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: * Mastery knowledge of the mission, staff operations, policies, management, operating programs and organizational structure of Office of the Secretary of Defense, Health Affairs, Military Health System, Air Force Medical Service, and subordinate field operating agencies. * Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. * Mastery of knowledge of operations research, statistical analysis, financial analysis, data analysis, cost-benefit analysis, make/buy decisions, regulations, standards, regulatory guidance, and program management principles and techniques. Expert knowledge of civilian personnel management to include policy interpretation and development. * Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors. * Ability to assemble and analyze complex data to prepare and defend mission/resource requirements, develop and analyze alternatives, and make recommendations to resolve substantive problems and complex issues impacting the mission execution of a large organization. * Ability to communicate both orally and in writing; skill in negotiating with management, as well as internal/external agencies to accept and implement recommendations to resolve substantial resources, extensive changes, or conflict with organizational desires. 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. ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: A Bachelor Degree in Hospital, Health Care, or Business Administration; Management, administration; Accounting; Information Systems; Economics, Finance; Marketing; Business Management; Public Administration; Clinical/Health Systems Engineering; Operations Research; or other related business equivalent is highly desired. Master's Degree preferred. Education There is no education requirement or applicable education substitution for experience. 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 dated within 30 days 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. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here . Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information. * Benefits Help 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. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits 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. How You Will Be Evaluat