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Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is: Perform duties as the manpower program manager for Active-Duty activities. Including validating all manpower requirements and managing the use of US Air Force manpower resources. This includes managing the planning, justifying, budgeting, and defending of manpower within the DOD Planning, Programming, and Budgeting Execution System. Responsibilities Develops, defends, plans and programs manpower within the constraints of the PPBE. In this process, must be continually cognizant of the interplay between Headquarters Air Force (HAF) and Congressional, OSD, Joint Staff and Air Force major command (MAJCOM) issues and requirements. Conducts special studies leading to the quantification of manpower requirements for programming in the Future Years Defense Program (FYDP) Serves as the Air Force advocate for Active Duty Manpower. Reviews MAJCOMs' manpower submissions on a recurring basis. Accomplishes a zero-based analysis of manpower and skills requirements; coordinates with all impacted HAF functional managers, and builds the recommended Air Force position for senior Air Force leadership Provides manpower data necessary to update assigned programs. Develops information for use in manpower budget exhibits. Reviews manpower for compliance and unfavorable trends. Recommends major drivers to be used in explaining changes in manpower end strength Prepares, evaluates, and staffs correspondence responding to requests for manpower action. Applies judgement and interprets governing OSD, Joint Staff, and Air Force manpower regulations/policies before recommending courses of action. Independently researches and gathers historical data for use in defining manpower requirements and preparing recommended positions for senior leadership 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 Administrative and Management Positions. 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 In-depth knowledge of programming and resource allocation processes. A complete understanding of the manpower determination process, OSD guidelines on manpower requirements, and effecting changes to the FYDP via the OSD Comptroller. Working knowledge of the programming/budget process and the integral role played by the manpower programmer. Knowledge of the impact of programming actions. An understanding of the policies and procedures pertaining to the development, publication, and distribution Manpower Programming Documents. Expert knowledge of the validation process to determine the accuracy of manpower requirements for the control and oversight of manpower resources requested and allocated to all assigned activities. 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 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: Knowledge of organization principles and procedures. Knowledge of Manpower programming/allocation/requirements processes, procedures, systems, functions, theories, and techniques. Knowledge of regulations/guidelines/policies applicable to manpower. Knowledge of productivity/quality improvement tools and techniques. Ability to present oral formal briefings participates in informal discussions and prepares written information clearly, concisely and effectively. Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, use statistical analysis tools, draw conclusion, and devise solutions to problems. Ability to work effectively with others in work groups, meetings, conferences, seminars, and interviews. 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.