MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to Serves as a Military Construction Program Specialist, working in the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), responsible for conducting a wide variety of analyses, and evaluations relating to command Military Construction (MILCON) programs and the planning, programming, budgeting, management of command resources. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.

Duties

Conducts resource program development, evaluation, and defense in support of the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Program Objective Memorandum (POM). Serves as USSOCOM expert in the DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System (PPBES) Process. Provides comprehensive program analysis for resourcing of USSOCOM Military Construction (MILCON) requirements. Develops recommendations and presents program resource briefings to senior decision makers. Conducts and defends independent analysis and evaluation involving all aspects of command programs and resources. 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, 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 comprehensive knowledge of the theory, principles, and applications of the DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System (PPBES), the DoD Strategic Planning Process (SPP), and DoD acquisition and life cycle management. Detailed knowledge of the Program Objective Memorandum (POM) development schedule and its execution. Substantive knowledge of the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), missions, programs, and resources; the sequence and timing of key program events and acquisition milestones; and methods of evaluating program and resourcing effectiveness. Knowledge of USSOCOM organizations and key administrative functions and their relationship to resource programming. Detailed knowledge of military departments', Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD)'s, and Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS)'s organizational and mission relationships with USSOCOM and its subordinate component commands. Knowledge of how all of these organizations inter-relate to perform resourcing functions within the DoD PPBES in order to coordinate and implement the intent of USSOCOM and other DoD program objectives. Detailed knowledge of the Congressional, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and OSD program and budget review structures, processes, and regulations. Comprehensive working knowledge of techniques used in program evaluation and fiscal analysis. Up-to-date working knowledge of office automation programs and analysis software. 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: Comprehensive knowledge of DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System (PPBES) principles, the DoD Strategic Planning Process (SPP), DoD MILCON and life cycle management policies and procedures, and DoD organizational relationships, and resourcing and program evaluation methods. Knowledge of USSOCOM command goals and functions; mission objectives; program resources; and resourcing policies, precedents, and guidelines. Skill in recognizing and analyzing resourcing problems, conducting research, summarizing results, formulating appropriate program recommendations and independently selecting and applying a variety of analytical methods and techniques to resourcing processes. Skill in stratifying resources against approved programs; planning, presenting, and executing program budgets; analyzing impact of budget actions on programs; and forecasting accurate long-range funding requirements. Skill in verbal, written, and/or visual explanation, presentation, and defense of resourcing information. Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with key individuals and groups internal and external to the organization. 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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. BASIS OF RATING: Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable. Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements. Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements. The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job. For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here. APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further. Other 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.