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Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position to serve as a Logistics Strategic Analyst for AF appropriations in support of the logistics portfolio, reporting to the Weapon System Sustainment Division, Directorate of Resources, Headquarters, United States Air Force (HQ USAF/A4PY). Responsibilities Serves as a strategy analyst charged with responsibility for contributing the Logistics, Civil Engineering and Force Protection position to Air Force Strategic Master Plan and developing AF Integrated Logistics Strategy. Develops and implements Air Force programs and requirements validation process for peacetime and wartime and organic and contract logistics requirements (Weapon System Sustainment, Flying hour program, Logistics Information Technology systems, vehicles, support equipment, and logistics readiness functions) in the Strategy, Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Executing (SPPBE) process. Develops policies, procedures, and techniques to evaluate over $20B/year for full spectrum logistics requirements for the Air Force Corporate Structure during all phases of the SPPBE processes. Develops policies, procedures, and techniques to evaluate over $20B/year for full spectrum logistics requirements for the Air Force Corporate Structure during all phases of the SPPBE processes. Represents the Division or Directorate in meetings pertaining to assigned programs and/or projects. Responds to a wide assortment of top-level Logistics, Civil Engineering and Force Protection and budget related documents: doctrine, program change requests, defense planning guidance, operational requirements, program management directives, Congressional language, etc. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 Administrative and Management Positions, Logistics Management Series, 0346. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes comprehensive and expert detailed knowledge of Air Force programs, policies, concepts, and procedures covering logistics, budget processes, and evaluative procedures. Comprehensive knowledge of Air Force Logistics, Civil Engineering and Force Protection programs budgeting policies and procedures is required. Comprehensive knowledge of Congressional legislation, OMB circulars, Department of Defense directives, and Air Force policies, procedures and requirements necessary to formulate, justify, and monitor the assigned logistics programs is also required. Must have expert knowledge of standard business practices and applicability to traditional military logistics functions. Must possess a mastery of Air Force and command organizational structures and functions. Mastery of communication techniques is necessary in determining, assessing the impact of, and developing staff positions on current and long-range issues and requirements. A broad knowledge of the relationship of Air Force logistics, operations, acquisition, weapon system management and budget is required. 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-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. 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: Comprehensive knowledge of Air Force Logistics, Civil Engineering and Force Protection policy and doctrine. In-depth understanding of the intricacies of full spectrum logistics strategy and budgeting. Thorough and comprehensive knowledge of the Air Force Strategy, Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution. Thorough understanding of the requirements to develop a fully coordinated staff package. Mastery of the complete repertoire of action officer skills including staff processes, coordination procedures, and ability to deal with non-coordinating agencies. Must be knowledgeable of the procedures required to translate a policy position into written guidance. Mastery of HQ USAF organization and function. In-depth knowledge of the responsibilities and authority granted to HQ USAF. Working knowledge of the relationship between HQ USAF and the headquarters of all other military services, the OSD staff and the Joint Staff. Thorough knowledge of Department of Defense and Air Force requirements and financial/budgeting practices/guidance. Mastery of written and oral communication. Must be able to effectively communicate complex logistics concepts to audiences with widely varying degrees of familiarity with the subject matter. Must be able to articulate a policy position to senior Air Force officials 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 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. 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