PROGRAM ANALYST WITH SECURITY CLEARANCE

Duties The primary purpose of this position is: to serve as a Program Analyst and facilitate subject matter experts' (SMEs) structured critical thinking about sensitive policies and/or strategic initiatives in order to inform senior Department of Defense (DoD) officials' decision-making. These policies and initiatives often rely on tailored research and require more time to formulate than is generally available to other Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) or headquarters staffs. * Leads/facilitates red teams and focused working groups for proposed sensitive strategic initiatives, developing and applying structured analytic techniques (SATs) to analyze planning elements, environmental factors, potential risks, general feasibility and assessability. * Oversees the day-to-day activities of A&E Division's Red Team Branch on behalf of, in concert with, and consistent with guidance from, the A&E Division chief. * Serves as ASO's red teaming focal point engages with OSD, Joint Staff, combatant command, Service departments, Intelligence Community (IC), ASO officials, to articulate the proper conditions for/scope of, and identify subject matter experts to support, sensitive strategic initiative red team events. * Researches and/or oversees contracted research into analytic methodologies to objectively inform multiple types of sensitive strategic initiatives and the policies guiding them. Requirements Conditions of Employment * U.S. Citizenship Required * Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov * Incumbent must obtain and maintain Special Sensitive 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. 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 * This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The employee is subject to random drug testing. * Disclosure of Political Appointments * Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume * Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position * Leave accrual may be authorized upon request * This is a Centrally Managed position in the Operations Career Field. Qualifications CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED : 1. Position is designated critical-sensitive and incumbent must be able to obtain and retain a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Programs, as required. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed. 2. Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. 3. The incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a DoD-approved access to additional programs as a condition of employment. 4. The incumbent is required to submit to a counterintelligence-scope polygraph. 5. The incumbent may occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours. 6. Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft. 7. Skill utilizing DoD and IC computer systems (e.g. NIPRNET, SIPRNET, JWICS) and research tools/software (e.g. M3, NGT, Analyst Notebook,). 8. Knowledge of deliberate, crisis action, and adaptive planning processes. 9. Working knowledge of the US Intelligence Community's structure; component agencies' responsibilities, strengths/weaknesses, and product lines; collection systems; and major interagency fora. 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, Management and Program Analysis Series, 0343. 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 mastery knowledge of advanced training/education in, and significant work experience in the areas of structured analytic techniques (SATs); intelligence analysis; national security policy, issues and decision-making; and national defense strategy and an appreciation of how these are accomplished within the individual military services and other DoD agencies. Working knowledge of the US Intelligence Community (IC) is required to inform judgments about organizational and/or analyst subject matter expertise/depth and authoritativeness. Comprehensive awareness of red teaming principles, tools, and best practices, as well as the ability to lead groups of diverse subject matter experts in highly productive, but time-condensed, fora. 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: 1. Ability to expertly employ - and facilitate subject matter experts' (SMEs) use of - structured analytic techniques (SATs) (i.e. red teaming) to inform incisive, objective decision making about sensitive strategic initiatives. 2. Ability to work at multiple echelons (strategic, operational, and/or tactical) and on multiple types of issues (regional, functional, etc.) that effect both U.S., allies and partners, and adversary equities. 3. Ability to elucidate complex or controversial subject matter - employing appropriate Department of Defense (DoD) terminology - in a manner which accurately documents issues, concerns, and recommendations vis-à-vis proposed sensitive strategic initiatives. 4. Ability to assemble and analyze data, derive and defend conclusions, recommend solutions, and package these in cogent briefings, assessments, memos or after-action reports suitable for informing senior DoD decision-making. 5. Ability to plan, scope, effectively communicate, track the progress of, and appropriately edit/quality check the work of subordinates and/or contractor personnel. 6. Knowledge of DoD's organizational structure, roles, and functions; Unified Command Plan-assigned missions and responsibilities; and Title 10 & Title 50 authorities. 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. 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 speec