WARGAME PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as an Air Force Senior Wargame Program Specialist delivering "world class" wargames to the customer while providing oversight and program management for elements of the US Air Force Wargaming Enterprise and the Air Force Chief of Staff's "think tank." Incumbent will be responsible for every aspect of the wargame. Wide-ranging wargame options are selected or recommended such that the optimum wargame design for a given project is achieved dealing specifically with the designated operational area(s) for research. All wargame background and support material is either created or incorporated as appropriate to include specific order of battle information as well as a tailor-made scenario and wargame construct. The incumbent will need to manage the wargame execution, interpret relevant data and offer counsel for general officers or appointed representative to steer the wargame in the direction that maximizes lessons learned and helps senior military leaders turn challenges into choices. After action wargame analysis and reporting is conducted or supported as required. DUTIES: Program Administrator for the Air Force Wargame Enterprise process, wargame reporting, and senior leader support. Facilitates subject matter experts (SME) and serves as a SME in overall participation for ongoing wargames. Ensures that inputs from Wargaming Enterprise are accurately and effectively integrated for appropriate Strategic Planning and Programming Processes. Maintains a continuous liaison with appropriate Air Staff, OSD, Joint Staff, other Service, and other DoD offices to ensure informed decision-making by senior Air Force leadership. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : Condition of Employment (cont): This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction 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. 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; Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series, 0301. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: Expert Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods pertinent to wargaming for assessment and improvement of critical plans and programs for participating in or conducting strategy initiatives for joint strategic planning decisions. Skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the future operating environments and military capabilities. Comprehensive understanding of AF Wargames; Knowledge of military command structure, missions, doctrine, strategy, and organizational relationships, the sequence and timing of key events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions as related to actual events; AND Significant understanding of the Air, Space, and Cyber domains with ability to synthesize operational effects across those domains as well as their integration with land and maritime power projection. 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-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a

Salaire : $106,437 – $138,370/Per Year | Avantages : https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/

The mission of the United States Air Force is: To fly, fight, and win...Airpower anytime, anywhere. To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Global Reach and Global Power. That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide: 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans AF DCIPS Interchange AF Internal Employee DoD Transfer (Excluding Air Force) EO 12721 Certain Former Overseas Employees EO 13473 Appointment of Certain Military Spouses Former Federal Employees (Reinstatement) Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Employee Military Spouse Preference National Service (Peace Corps and VISTA) Non-AF DCIPS Interchange Non-Appropriated Fund Non