CENTER PROGRAM READINESS ANALYST - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

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**Qualifications:**
Experience requirements are 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 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience includes managing and performing operations planning, scheduling, and execution in support of the organization; utilizing war planning systems to manage and verify deployment taskings; serving as an advisor for contingency and crisis action planning; managing readiness reporting; and acting as a Functional Area Manager (FAM) to posture forces and manage Unit Type Codes (UTCs) for worldwide operational support. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. This announcement establishes a pool of candidates to fill future positions. We accept applications continuously during the open period of this announcement. We review applications and refer candidates for selection consideration as vacancies occur within the organization. Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement upon its closing for up to 120 days. 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: 1. Knowledge and understanding of all phases of Air Force Air Expeditionary Force (AEF) operations planning and execution. 2. Knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to resolve issues or perform studies concerning the effectiveness and efficiency of command readiness program operations. 3. Experience with and understanding of AF war planning systems and their relationship to the Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES). 4. Extensive knowledge and function of the Deliberate and Crisis Action Planning and Execution Segments (DCAPES) planning system and AEF Online applications. 5. Working knowledge and understanding of the role and activities of the Functional Area Manager (FAM) at Air Staff, AFIMSC, and MAJCOM levels. 6. Knowledge and application of the Global Command and Control System (GCCS) and JOPES. 7. Extensive knowledge and understanding of the Air Expeditionary Force (AEF) construct. 8. Knowledge and understanding of contingency war planning, operations readiness and deployment processes. 9. Skills in written and oral communication; preparing briefings and/or presentations for senior level staff and higher headquarters. 10. Skills in conducting evaluations, developing scenarios, and providing feedback to evaluated functions. 11. Ability to plan and execute complex projects. 12. Ability to recognize/analyze problems, conduct research, summarize results and make appropriate recommendations. 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.