Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. Responsibilities Summary: The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Deputy F-X System Management Office Chief, ACC F-X System Management Office (ACC/A8). Shares with the F-X System Management Office Chief, the full scope of responsibility for directing the F-X activities of the division and, in the chief's absence, possesses the same authority and prerogatives as the chief. Position requires current experience and expert knowledge in MAJCOM and Air Staff-level requirements definition, budgeting, programming, and development process systems. Position also serves as the command headquarters level F-X senior program analyst, applying U.S. rated military pilot with operational air superiority and 5th generation fighter experience to plan, organize, and determine necessary policies, regulations, directives, programs, doctrine, and procedures for the establishment and maintenance of F-X activities. Duties: Participates with the ACC/A8 Division Chief in the exercise of F-X supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Apply rated air superiority pilot and 5th generation aircraft program requirements expertise to direct, analyze, develop, and evaluate detailed studies, plans, goals, and objectives for F-X related activities. Develops, advocates, documents, and implements F-X planning and programming decisions in appropriate formats to meet AF and MAJCOM requirements. Actively participates in strategic planning to improve organizational direction and focus using strategic planning tools and techniques. Represents F-X SMO and Directorate F-X interests during interaction with a variety of organizations. 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 Positions, Administration 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 rated pilot experience in modern U.S. military air superiority aircraft (F-15C or F-22) and strong operational knowledge of 5th Generation fighter aircraft (F-22 or F-35); Expertise in a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to assess and improve command-level studies, plans, and S&T efforts pertaining to F-X requirements, studies, mission and flight operations, exercise and training, PPBE, JCIDS, acquisition, employment, and sustainment, or similar/related disciplines; Experience and expertise in AF and command program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of study and planning actions related to program events and other key milestones; Expertise in in the relationship between various joint and command entities involved in program studies, planning, and execution; Knowledge of and skill in the application of logistical and operational expertise as it applies to assigned programs; Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies, and preparing solutions to broad, important, and severe military operational and contingency areas; Ability to plan, organize, and lead others in studies, programs, and projects, and to negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations, where proposals and studies involve substantial resources and require extensive changes to established concepts and procedures; Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, negotiate complex issues, and maintain effective working relationships; Ability to plan, organize, and direct functions of a staff of subordinates; Knowledge of EEO policies and programs; and Senior leadership/command experience. 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: Rated pilot experience in modern U.S. military air superiority aircraft (F-15C or F-22) and strong operational knowledge of 5th Generation fighter aircraft (F-22 or F-35). Expertise in a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to assess and improve command-level studies, plans, and S&T efforts pertaining to F-X requirements, studies, mission and flight operations, exercise and training, PPBE, JCIDS, acquisition, employment, and sustainment, or similar/related disciplines. Experience and expertise in AF and command program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of study and planning actions related to program events and other key milestones. Expertise in in the relationship between various joint and command entities involved in program studies, planning, and execution. Knowledge of and skill in the application of logistical and operational expertise as it applies to assigned programs. Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies, and preparing solutions to broad, important, and severe military operational and contingency areas. Ability to plan, organize, and lead others in studies, programs, and projects, and to negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations, where proposals and studies involve substantial resources and require extensive changes to established concepts and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, negotiate complex issues, and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to plan, organize, and direct functions of a staff of subordinates. Knowledge of EEO policies and programs. Senior leadership/command experience. 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. 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 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.