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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 is to serve as command advisor, focal point, and functional mobilization program analyst for HQ Air Force Reserve Command Force Generation Center Forces Division, on all matters concerning mobilization/adaptive planning and the management of the Aviation and Maintenance and/or Agile Combat Support (ACS) mobilization processes. Responsibilities Performs duties as an Air Force Reserve functional mobilization analyst for HQ Air Force Reserve Command (HQ AFRC) Force Generation Center, Forces Division. Manages the mobilization of AFRC capabilities, forces and equipment in support of Combatant Commands (CCMD). requirements during peacetime, major operations other than war (to include natural disasters) and wartime. Performs role of Functional Area Representative. Serves as the HQ AFRC Force Generation Center representative. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications This vacancy/announcement is ONLY open for current competitive status Federal civilian employees assigned to HQ AFRC. Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. 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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes experience gained while executing orders in the planning, deployment, and sustainment of personnel and equipment. Directing short and long-range programs addressing a broad range of organizational policies and programs at the various levels and locations worldwide. Exercising authority and making decision regarding resource allocation within the headquarters, in assigned units and assigned subordinate organizations. Advising and making recommendations to leadership on implementing and enforcing manpower and personnel initiatives across the assigned organization involving mobilization issues. Developing and conducting comprehensive studies using a variety of qualitative and quantitative techniques; Planning, organizing, and negotiating with senior analysts and management to accept and implement recommendations. 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. 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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. 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 of both Active Duty and Reserve Air Force command structure, missions, programs, and organizational relationships, plus a thorough knowledge of quantitative and qualitative methods and techniques to develop staffing standards covering complex program functions or missions, and to support the gaining MAJCOMs wartime mobilization and operational requirements. 2. Knowledge of multiple, complex, and broad AFR activation and mobilization principles, laws, policy, regulations, and guidelines in order to select and apply appropriate program evaluation and measurement techniques in determining the extent of compliance with laws, rules, and regulations established by Congress, DoD, and Air Force. 3. Must be able to expertly interpret multiple, complex, and broad AFR activation and mobilization principles, laws, policy, regulations, and guidelines to develop specific tactics, techniques, and procedures for the measurement and improvement of effectiveness and productivity in the administration of programs within AFRC. 4. Must be highly capable of serving as program and/or project lead to conduct extensive analytical studies for the purpose of realigning functions or responsibilities, adjusting AFRC efforts or programs, or revising policy and regulations. 5. Must be able to articulate comprehensive data and confidently interact with high-ranking governmental officials within AFRC, external agencies, MAJCOMs, DoD, and SECDEF's staff that may involve significant or controversial matters. 6. Knowledge and ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing, in order to present in depth mobilization briefings and conduct complex mobilization process training to individuals within and external to AFRC. 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 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. 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.