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The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as an operational air planner for planning, scenario development, and execution of joint operational level warfare exercises for the purpose of supporting Major Command (MAJCOM) and Joint level training programs/exercises designed to train the Joint Force, Coalition Partners, Combat Air Forces, Air Mobility Forces and Contingency Response forces.

• Applies military aviation operations experience to analyze, develop, coordinate, and evaluate issues and recommends development of solutions to resolve substantive problems and issues of effectiveness and efficiency of work operations in MAJCOM programs.
• Documents planning and programming decisions in appropriate formats to meet Joint, Air Force, and MAJCOM training requirements.
• Monitors, evaluates, and actively participates in strategic planning to improve organizational direction and focus using strategic planning tools and techniques. Records training audience progress and performance.
• Maintains professional and technical expertise.

Summary:
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Policy and Plans Specialist in the Strategy, Policy and Plans Directorate under North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM). Conducts comprehensive planning to meet Secretary of Defense (SecDef) and Chairman, Joint Chief of Staff (CJCS) strategies and plans in support of national security objectives. Prepares and coordinates policy and analysis input to the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and Joint Staff on a myriad of Homeland Defense, Aerospace Defense, Civil Support, Security Cooperation, and DoD globally synchronized or supported strategies and plans.

Duties:

• Develops and coordinates strategic/operational level policy and plans, in response to SecDef and CJCS direction, through the CJCS Joint Strategic Planning System (JSPS) in support of national objectives.
• Writes, develops, edits, and revises documents, formal briefings, instructional papers, meeting notes, articles and formal documents in support of the NORAD and USNORTHCOM missions and functions, and Commander directed special initiatives and projects.
• Evaluates National and DoD policy, doctrine, strategy and planning documents to ensure NORAD and USNORTHCOM integration and compliance.

• Serve as project lead/manager, conducting organizational and process related studies and analysis of organizations, functions, and work processes to improve mission effectiveness, resource allocation and efficiency, functions, and work processes to improve mission effectiveness, and resource allocation.
• Plan, organize, and oversee the activities of the organization, ensuring that logistics management related operations comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer needs.
• Participate in special logistics related operation projects and initiatives and performs special assignments.
• Represent the organization with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.

(1) Analyzes maintenance capabilities, production effectiveness, equipment reliability, areas of deficiency, and trends of various small maintenance shops. Projects involve surveys, comparisons, and studies of current and past operations. Defines requirements and extent of study, methods, sources used, and manner of presentation. Determines significance of computed statistics, interprets results, and states conclusions developed. Determines deficiencies, high failures, and man-hour consumption areas. Makes constructive recommendations for improving maintenance methods and procedures. Compares maintenance requirements with actual performance and determines effectiveness of operations. Performs field surveys for the purpose of developing job standards on maintenance actions.

(2) Reviews, extracts, analyzes, and collates maintenance data and prepares maintenance summaries from reports submitted by subordinate maintenance activities. Summarizes and interprets significant data collected and relates this data to maintenance plans, standards, and actions. Identifies and analyzes deficiencies in resource consumption, training, workload, and scheduling; evaluates deviations from standards and plans; and determines causes and impact on maintenance mission. Assists work center supervisory personnel in interpreting and utilizing reports and information provided. Develops charts, graphs, tables, and visual media to present trends, performance status, capabilities, and related management information. Aids functional areas in identifying areas of record documentation and procedures, which can be streamlined, combined, or improved, and initiates methods to operate under the new or revised system.

(3) Advises when manpower authorization appears unbalanced, based on analytical and statistical studies, as directed. Identifies and validates manning required to support the organizational mission by use of various forecasting and statistical techniques. Evaluates changes in the operational plan for the program that will affect the maintenance capability forecast. Serves as a management information systems manager for the branch. Analyzes automation needs and recommends systems architecture for all maintenance operations. Develops, collects, and maintains various data used to evaluate and improve the maintenance effort. Monitors data input and output products between the maintenance function and data automation. Evaluates data from any source, which is significant to the maintenance operation.

(4) Performs other duties as assigned.

• Performs role of Functional Area Representative for HQ Air Force Reserve Command Force Generation Center, Forces Division, managing and executing peacetime, contingency and wartime force generation operations.
• Performs force planning and execution duties for AFRC personnel and equipment during joint, Air Force, MAJCOM, and Air Force Component GFM and AFPC/DPW rotational and emergent/contingency operations.
• Advises senior deployment readiness specialists in specific phases of a complex mobilization process and develops operating procedures for management and utilization of AFR mobilizations and deployments.
• Serves as the HQ AFRC Force Generation Center representative at subordinate, lateral, and higher headquarters mobilization planning meetings/workshops, Consolidated Planning Schedules (CPS) reviews, and Scheduling Integrated Process Team (SIPT) meetings/conferences to develop mobilization operations plans and programs.

• Develops and coordinates strategic/operational level policy and plans, in response to SecDef and CJCS direction, through the CJCS Joint Strategic Planning System (JSPS) in support of national objectives.
• Writes, develops, edits, and revises documents, formal briefings, instructional papers, meeting notes, articles and formal documents in support of the NORAD and USNORTHCOM missions and functions, and Commander directed special initiatives and projects.
• Evaluates National and DoD policy, doctrine, strategy and planning documents to ensure NORAD and USNORTHCOM integration and compliance.

1. Perform studies to review and evaluate the efficiency/effectiveness of various administrative/clerical processes and
2. their interrelationships with the branch organizational structure.
3. Apply qualitative and quantitative techniques such as publication search, task analysis, procedures charting, graphics, and calculation of statistical data in the review and analysis of a variety of processes and procedures for the creation of reports.
4. Develop training packages, and provides training as required, as well as new/modified policies and procedures to ensure adherence to controlling policies and directives and to ensure the most efficient/effective practices are being followed.
5. Assist the Directorate manpower analyst in the analysis and review of proposed realignments/reorganizations to determine their impact on current branch administrative or clerical operations, policies, and guidelines.

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• The primary duties required are those necessary for the journeyman planning, provisioning, executing, evaluating, and reporting of testing of aircraft and their mission planning systems and capabilities.
• Incumbent is responsible for the management, maintenance, and administration of classified and unclassified information systems, devices, and computers to ensure compliance with applicable DoD and USAF requirements.
• Incumbent participates in, and assures integrated test program support for design reviews, Test Plan Working Groups (TPWG), and other test planning activities.
• The incumbent develops and applies appropriate and innovative analysis methods and techniques to the evaluation of the system under test.
• This position develops, prioritizes and reports on organization performance goals and objectives.
• Team building will be employed to provide integrated evaluation of the weapon system under test, continuous improvement in the evaluation process, and best response to the needs of the customer.
• Incumbent helps to ensure implementation of appropriate technical, safety, and security policies.
• Coordinates with discipline engineers to plan flight test missions for test execution.
• Communicates, builds relationships, and participates in teams.
• Conducts developmental test and evaluation of mission planning systems (hardware and software) integration to include test planning, investigating problems, data analysis, technical test reporting, and deficiency reporting
• Performs mission planning database files downloads and system updates to keep mission planning systems and aircraft aeronautical data current
• Provides mission planning subject matter expertise to the developmental test and evaluation team. Maintains a working knowledge and understanding of Technical Orders and aeronautical charts and data
• Maintains current knowledge of computer operating systems, networking, and DoD computer security practices
• Provides training to new engineers on mission planning requirements and software, as needed

This is a developmental position GS-11, Target 12. Position can be filled at GS-11 or GS-12 grade level.

• Leads a manpower management engineering team, as a project manager, to conduct manpower requirement determinant and process improvement projects/studies utilizing approved management engineering and process improvement practices. Lead/supports efforts on selected projects to develop agency and Air Force positions and plans.
• Project leader/manager responsible to manage, direct, coordinate, oversee, and report complex projects; defines scope, priority, and staff; provides technical direction in project management, team building, facilitation, process improvement analysis, and methodology/tool required to develop, substantiate, and defend result.
• Conducts management consultant studies of Air Force-wide organizations with interrelated work processes and functions and accurately advises on proposed solutions to improve processes, realign functions, maximize resource utilization, and resolve substantive issues of wide scope.
• Analyzes automated data management systems and their methodologies to satisfy the needs of the manpower requirements determinant development. Analyzes Air Force-wide automated related tracking systems to determine the need and viability to establish a formal product count system for a customer and procures Air Force functional manager and senior leadership's approval to establish and implement the formal reporting system.

• Assist the Installation Deployment Officer (IDO) with planning, organizing and implementing the Installation Deployment and Base Support and Expeditionary (BAS&E) Site Plans.
• Manages and administers the Installation Support Agreements Program. Prepares support agreements IAW DoD, AF and higher headquarters guidance.
• Manages and monitors the Wing War Reserve Material (WRM) Program. Serves as the installation focal point for all WRM consisting of enterprise managed, strategically positioned equipment and consumables that support initial operations and initial sustainment across a full range of military operations.
• Assists the IDO with Contingency Planning. Determines capability of the wing to support contingency taskings. Determines capability of the wing to support contingency taskings.

• Directly assists the Wing Commander/director in the management of all Wing readiness program functions for 42 ABW Readiness Airman Training. Serves as the Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) for 42 ABW Readiness programs and will accomplish all planning and programming required for conducting Readiness Training.
• Air Base Readiness Integrator Develops Airman Readiness course training standards, syllabus, instructor & student responsibilities, academic evaluations, and mission evaluations to the approval authority.
• Conduct assessments in all aspects of multidisciplinary security of DoD weapon systems, which includes interoperability, risk identification and mitigation, incident response, mission assurance, and exercise mission areas. Consults with intelligence, maintenance, munitions, operations, other mission support functions, and applicable mission partners. Leads the SFE's Integrated Tactics Network (ITN) that encompasses the total force (Active, Guard, Reserve) as well numbered air force, wings, operations groups, security forces groups and squadrons responsible for ensuring the development and publications of TTPs, best practices, lessons learned, and TD&E processes.
• Maintains a continuous liaison with other Air Staff, other service headquarters counterparts, and DOD offices to integrate Air Force Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution Process (PPBE) support actions. Executes readiness Integration POAM actions and funding requests. Tracks and updates POAM actions, assist/advise with funding solutions. Provides results of studies, analyses, and evaluations to counterpart agencies to share experiences and thereby improve overall defense level planning in areas of assignment.
• Manage files, libraries, and databases. Supports tactics development and dissemination responsibilities IAW AFMAN 11- 260/applicable Tactics Development Program guidance.

• As the recognized installation technical authority in Continuous Process Improvement (CPI), advises on CPI implementation and sustainment.
• Serves as the project leader responsible for leading complex projects, often cutting across organizational/activity lines.
• Serves as a trainer for introductory methods/tools, also known as "Green Belt" (GB) courses.
• Represents the installation at a variety of functional area organizations.

• Participates with the Branch Chief in providing maintenance expertise to Headquarters United States Aire Force Logistics (HAF), System Program Office (SPO), Major Command (MAJCOM) staff agencies, Numbered Air Forces, commanders, and tenant units for cradle-to-grave weapon system management and complies with legal and regulatory requirements to meet customer needs.
• Interprets and implements MAJCOM logistics policies and procedures, develops, schedules, and directs in conjunction with NC3 System Program Offices, Air Force Nuclear Weapon Center Program Office, and contractor maintenance programs.
• Represents HQ AFGSC/A4 and the NC3 Sustainment Division with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.
• Serves the command in the development, planning, programming, acquisition, sustainment, and management of life cycle logistics support for ICBM NC3 systems, and support equipment.
• Manages, analyzes, evaluates, and presents data, project proposals, and/or reports.

As a MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST, GS-0301-9, you will perform the following duties:

1. Plans, organizes, and oversees the full complement of activities within the Group Commander's Support Staff (CSS). Manages personnel, unit training and administrative programs management as well as continuous improvement initiatives within the CSS. Oversees Group programs to facilitate the Group and squadron commander's vision. Keeps abreast of and briefs the Group and squadron senior ART(s)/Commander(s) regarding assigned program status; actual or potential problems and changes which could possibly affect the operation of the group and subordinate units. Recommends redirection of assets if necessary to achieve improved overall mission effectiveness. Responsible for the development of internal policies and procedures governing administration of CSS programs to include officer/enlisted promotions and demotions to include the reserve service commitments, inbound assignments/in processing, officer/enlisted performance reports, awards and decorations, reassignments (voluntary/involuntary), separations (voluntary/involuntary/officer resignations), retirements to include high year of tenure/mandatory separation date extensions, conditional releases, and inter- and intra-service transfers assignments for officer and enlisted personnel, Defense Travel System (DTS), Unit Drug Demand Reductions Program, Fit to Fight Program, Unit Security Program, Unit Self Inspection Program, Unit Health Program, and Publications, and Forms Program utilizing AFRIMS and all By-Law Programs. Manages administrative discharge and separation actions.

2. Plans, organizes and executes all Group information management and personnel activities. Oversees the preparation, maintenance, and disposition of required administrative reports and other correspondence. Reviews internal operating procedures for personnel and information management to ensure effectiveness and compliance with current directives. Analyzes directives and develops procedures for smooth CSS operations. Interprets instructions and regulations and makes authoritative decisions in resolving administrative issues. Ensures publications library, filing system, and reprographic requirements are established and maintained. Responsible for monitoring and ensuring all unit reports are submitted. Establishes and monitors suspense's to ensure personnel and administrative processes are completed as required. Oversees workflow and Task Management Tool (TMT). Assigns work section TMT tasks and balances task workload. Upon receipt, assigns all tasking's received from various sources. Provides guidance to clients as task due dates change or as roles and responsibilities are altered or updated. Prepares tasking status reports and workload analysis. Uses a variety of office automation hardware, software, and peripherals to perform a wide variety of administrative tasks. Prepares reports and related correspondence in accordance with Air Force Instructions. Transmits and receives documents and messages electronically using personal computers or workstations.

3. Manages training programs for administration (3A1X1) and personnel (3S0X1) in accordance with established command guidelines. Acquires adequate training from agencies necessary to discuss personal and professional development issues with assigned personnel. Ensures enlisted training is being conducted in accordance with Career Field Education and Training Plan (CFETP) requirements. Ensures in-house On-the-Job (OJT) training meets mission needs of all enlisted Air Force specialty codes within the Group CSS. Reviews higher headquarters' directives and develops local procedures to attain mission objectives. Ensure upgrade training for Group CSS personnel or ensures personnel attend required training for functional area. Prepares training outlines and lesson plans. Conducts on-the-job training (OJT). Ensures that information is disseminated and that training is appropriately documented. Maintains liaison with support activities to eliminate common problems, improve procedures, and increase efficiency.

Performs other duties as required.

*The above duty description does not contain all details of the official position description. A copy of the entire position description can be found on FASCLASS by searching the position description PD#: (T5741100). https://acpol2.army.mil/fasclass/search_fs/search_fasclass.asp

Plans, organizes, and oversees the full complement of activities within the Group Commander's Support Staff (CSS). Manages personnel, unit training and administrative programs management as well as continuous improvement initiatives within the CSS. Oversees Group programs to facilitate the Group and squadron commander's vision. Keeps abreast of and briefs the Group and squadron senior ART(s)/Commander(s) regarding assigned program status; actual or potential problems and changes which could possibly affect the operation of the group and subordinate units. Recommends redirection of assets if necessary to achieve improved overall mission effectiveness. Responsible for the development of internal policies and procedures governing administration of CSS programs to include officer/enlisted promotions and demotions to include the reserve service commitments, inbound assignments/in processing, officer/enlisted performance reports, awards and decorations, reassignments (voluntary/involuntary), separations (voluntary/involuntary/officer resignations), retirements to include high year of tenure/mandatory separation date extensions, conditional releases, and inter- and intra-service transfers assignments for officer and enlisted personnel, Defense Travel System (DTS), Unit Drug Demand Reductions Program, Fit to Fight Program, Unit Security Program, Unit Self Inspection Program, Unit Health Program, and Publications, and Forms Program utilizing AFRIMS and all By-Law Programs. Manages administrative discharge and separation actions.

Plans, organizes and executes all Group information management and personnel activities. Oversees the preparation, maintenance, and disposition of required administrative reports and other correspondence. Reviews internal operating procedures for personnel and information management to ensure effectiveness and compliance with current directives. Analyzes directives and develops procedures for smooth CSS operations. Interprets instructions and regulations and makes authoritative decisions in resolving administrative issues. Ensures publications library, filing system, and reprographic requirements are established and maintained. Responsible for monitoring and ensuring all unit reports are submitted. Establishes and monitors suspense's to ensure personnel and administrative processes are completed as required. Oversees workflow and Task Management Tool (TMT). Assigns work section TMT tasks and balances task workload.

Manages training programs for administration (3A1X1) and personnel (3S0X1) in accordance with established command guidelines. Acquires adequate training from agencies necessary to discuss personal and professional development issues with assigned personnel. Ensures enlisted training is being conducted in accordance with Career Field Education and Training Plan (CFETP) requirements. Ensures in-house On-the-Job (OJT) training meets mission needs of all enlisted Air Force specialty codes within the Group CSS. Reviews higher headquarters' directives and develops local procedures to attain mission objectives.

Serves as the Group point of contact and liaison with the servicing Force Support Squadron on personnel and manpower actions. Serves as central point of contact to provide authoritative explanations of personnel and/or manpower related requirements, regulations, and procedures and to assist in resolving operational problems involving all functional areas of personnel. Manages personnel resource requirements. Compiles personnel and manpower transactions according to the specific, established requirements of each case. Coordinates procedures necessary to perform the full range of clerical processing functions associated with said actions. Serves as an effective relay between the personnel office and management as needed.

Prepares and delivers presentations such as briefings, training sessions, and consultations with serviced Commander(s), other staff agencies and functional areas to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters and convey information. Develops and prepares a variety of correspondence and other documentation, i.e., formal memorandums, point papers, metrics, feasibility studies, staff summary packages, briefings, charts, bullet background papers, etc. Formulates and presents final analysis and recommendations for improvements and procedures to Group/unit Commanders.

Participates in special studies and projects relating to planning, coordinating, and analyzing the effectiveness/efficiency of the Group CSS in meeting Air Force Administration program goals. Assists managers in strategic planning and in identifying immediate and long-range program/training and technology needs. Communicates needs to the manager, becomes the advocate to secure resources. Develops agendas and presentations and evaluates results through cross feed and follow-up methods.

Performs other duties as assigned.