Total 35 Business Management / Project / Planning job vacancies in Elmendorf AFB, Alaska

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To serve as Training and Exercise Planner; providing planning, analysis, design, development implementation, and evaluation of training events for both internal and external audiences. Assist with the execution of the Joint Exercise Program to sustain joint force readiness throughout the USCENTCOM Area of Responsibility. Develop, plan, and prepare to execute battle staff training and exercises for Headquarters, USCENTCOM, Service Component, and Joint Task Force Staffs to prepare for current and future missions including crisis and steady state operations.

DUTIES:

1. Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the USCENTCOM training and exercise program.
2. Represents USCENTCOM at a variety of DoD and Joint Staff senior-level meetings.
3. Provides input to leadership concerning policy guidance and the development and execution of combined military exercises and training requirements in the USCENTCOM area of responsibility.
4. Assists with the development of budgets for the Exercise Program.

• You will analyze the space management of facilities to determine the impacts of facility changes on supported activities.
• You will conduct technical reviews of facilities planning and real property products (i.e., Basic Facilities Requirements [BFRs], Facilities Support Requirements [FSRs]) to determine if objectives are met.
• You will coordinate facilities and real property project meetings to fulfill current and future planning and data management requirements.

WHAT IS THE APPEALS (AP) DIVISION?
A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions

The IRS Independent Office of Appeals has career opportunities for you!

Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas:
Independent Office of Appeals, Case & Operations Support, Business System Planning (BSP)- Customer, Program & Operation Support (CPOS).

The following are the duties of this position at the full working level.

• Knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques, both qualitative and quantitative, in order to fully assess the effectiveness of assigned program segment(s) in meeting established goals and objectives.
• Knowledge of strategic thinking, problem-solving skills, and risk management strategies in order to research and develop initiatives that support the agency and Appeals' mission and goals.
• Knowledge of the current and planned IT and IRS organization, functional roles and perspectives, operational responsibilities, project interrelationships, project flow, project workload, work processes and procedures as related to IT services and its customers in order to ensure products and services are provided in concert with customer requirements and expectations.
• Knowledge of procurement processes adequate to identify and initiate actions to establish contractual support and monitor contractor performance.
• Knowledge of the software development life cycle, the enterprise architecture, the IRS enterprise life cycle, and the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) of 2002 and applicable standards and regulations to effectively assess significant issues and prioritize and manage successful execution of the projects and programs (including security) within the scope of the supervisory area.

• Assists the Area Director in the implementation of the agency's five (5) office of Government Contracting (GC) mission programs including, the Prime Contracts Program, Subcontracts Program, Certificate of Competency (CoC) Program, Size Program, and Timber Program; acting as the alter-ego of the Area Director as necessary.
• Leads the development and execution of annual SBA compliance audits (Surveillance Reviews) to assess the quality and effectiveness of a Federal activity's implementation and execution of its small business program.
• Represents the SBA independently as the Area's most senior PCR to multiple federal procurement centers (PCs) regarding procurement policy or operations which affect SBA's small business programs and small business interests. Serves as Area-wide PCR and subject matter expert (SME) for Federal procurement within the Area Office and is not limited to specific local PCs. Reviews and monitors procurement requests from all assigned PCs to evaluate their impact on small business and competition and makes recommendations to improve small business participation when warranted.
• Provides supervisory and administrative guidance and oversight to Area Office Procurement Center Representatives (PCRs), Commercial Market Representatives (CMRs), Industrial Specialists (IS), and Program Management support personnel. This includes setting and rating annual performance achievements, counseling performance, approving leave, and providing support in order that employees can effectively accomplish their work.
• Ensures all required Area Office reports are submitted correctly and in a timely manner.

• Involved in planning, organizing, and executing a wide range of complex activities to assess the wing/center Commander's Inspection Program (CCIP), and the Exercise and Evaluation Program.
• Performs thorough analysis of unit capabilities versus inspection requirements to determine the most efficient exercise, inspection, and visit schedules which minimize costs and maximize unit readiness.
• Facilitates logistical and administrative support needed for the execution of MAJCOM IG Team travel.
• Implements and administers the Personnel Security Program for the Directorate.

WHAT IS THE HUMAN CAPITAL OFFICE (HCO)DIVISION?
A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions

Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas:
Human Capital Strategy Planning, Governance and Advisory Services, Strategic Project Support Services

The following are the duties of this position at the full working level.

• Serves as a project manager for HR Governance and Advisory Services Office responsible for projects that impact multiple organizations and/or IRS locations. Projects often cut across business units. Consults with Executives and project and program managers to establish and define the overall goals and objectives, prepares short- and long-term action plans and schedules for various phases of a project.
• Provides key input to Executive leadership and team members to ensure all project tracking and documentation aspects are completed accurately, thoroughly, and timely. Delivers recommendations and determinations to improve business practices and policies. Prepares recommendation for resource requirements to accomplish the project; negotiates with managers of various components of the Service to obtain needed resources and support.
• Responsible for developing the implementation of the initial design of new program activities and interacts with offices such as Department of Treasury and private-industry sources. Responsible for monitoring the progress of projects and updating all project control systems used by the HR Governance and Advisory services teams. Conducts reviews of projects assigned to others within business units to ensure compliance with all customer requirements.
• Prepares agency directives, IRM issuances, memoranda, service-wide policy statements, and other written guidelines and recommendations relating to the project.
• Serves as an analyst and leader for the program area, providing expert assistance and advice on relevant HR and service-wide issues and special assigned projects.

Duties will vary depending on office and position. As a Community Planner within FHWA, you will:

• Provide guidance and technical assistance to FHWA staff and state Department of Transportation and MPO staffs on current Federal planning requirements, policies, procedures, and guidance.
• Oversee the development of transportation planning processes, programs and products and assess the adequacy of State and/or Metropolitan Planning processes to meet Federal transportation planning requirements.
• Explain requirements, negotiate working agreements, exchange and review information; and resolve problems with state Department of Transportation and/or MPO officials and other interested parties.
• Promote developing and applying strategic and effective transportation planning management systems and lead in the implementation of new transportation planning program requirements and best practices.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for planning and system data.

The ideal candidate for this position is an experienced mid-career transportation planning professional who has the skills and abilities to effectively represent the agency to Federal, state and local officials and the general public. This candidate is someone with good communication, negotiation and partnering skills who desires to work in a challenging, complex, innovative environment.

Duties will vary depending on office and position.  As a Community Planner (Transportation) within FHWA, you will:

• Provide guidance and technical assistance to FHWA staff and state Department of Transportation and MPO staffs on current Federal planning requirements, policies, procedures, and guidance.
• Oversee the development of transportation planning processes, programs and products and assess the adequacy of State and/or Metropolitan Planning processes to meet Federal transportation planning requirements.
• Explain requirements, negotiate working agreements, exchange, and review information; and resolve problems with state Department of Transportation and/or MPO officials and other interested parties.
• Promote developing and applying strategic and effective transportation planning management systems and lead in the implementation of new transportation planning program requirements and best practices.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for planning and system data.

The ideal candidate for this position is an experienced mid-career transportation planning professional who has the skills and abilities to effectively represent the agency to Federal, State, and local officials and the general public. This candidate is someone with good communication, negotiation and partnering skills who desires to work in a challenging, complex, innovative environment.

WHAT IS THE "AP - APPEALS"DIVISION?
A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions
The IRS Independent Office of Appeals has career opportunities for you!

Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas:
Independent Office of Appeals, HQ - Executive Office

The following are the duties of this position at the full working level.

• Meets with managers and executives within the Service to define the overall goals and objectives of the project.
• Prepares action plans and schedules for various phases of project accomplishment, both short and long-range; ensures that plans are consistent with Service goals, schedules, and policies.
• Prepares recommendation for resource requirements to accomplish the project; negotiates with managers of various components of the Service to obtain needed resources and support.
• Establishes a system to review, control, and report on project status.
• Plans, coordinates, and establishes operating methods and procedures for accomplishment of project mission; as needed, directs the development and accomplishment of employee training relating to the project.
• Monitors project status and adjusts work plans for project accomplishment

• Responsible for overseeing the complete project development and execution process.
• Coordinates with subject matter experts and other stakeholders to investigate, plan, develop scopes, and design documents of assigned projects.
• Execution of this work requires the application of various engineering disciplines including civil, mechanical, electrical, petroleum, architectural, environmental, structural, and Industrial.
• Establishes and leads integrated product team (IPT); conducts briefings and oversight related to project scope, costs, schedule and performance.
• Determines engineering feasibility and constructability of projects and programs for construction, repair, replacement, and maintenance of real property facilities.

WHAT IS THE APPEALS DIVISION?
A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions
The IRS Independent Office of Appeals has career opportunities for you!


Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas:
Independent Office of Appeals, Operations Support, Business System Planning (BSP) - Case Management Team

The following are the duties of this position at the full working level.

• Formulates business system plans using advanced information technology and makes recommendations that influence major nationwide change in business practices and policies.
• Directs broad complex long-term studies and research projects requiring application of advanced analytical and statistical methods and the most current and advanced information technology in order to recommend extensive system upgrades.
• Analyzes new business systems and establishes measures to capture business benefits. Prepares recommendations and implements business systems plans to meet long and short-range business goals.
• Identifies and recommends business systems pilot sites, makes recommendations on discontinuing pilot programs as necessary, manages the pilot programs and provides business executives with comprehensive test evaluation reports and recommendations to improve business systems nation-wide.
• Manages and coordinates complex business systems integration in multiple agency locations.

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.

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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

WHAT IS THE ( AP)- APPEALSDIVISION?
A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions
The IRS Independent Office of Appeals has career opportunities for you!

Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas:

Independent Office of Appeals, Operations Support, Business System Planning (BSP) - Case Management Team

• Meets with managers and executives within the Service to define the overall goals and objectives of the project.
• Prepares action plans and schedules for various phases of project accomplishment, both short and long-range; ensures that plans are consistent with Service goals, schedules, and policies.
• Prepares recommendation for resource requirements to accomplish the project; negotiates with managers of various components of the Service to obtain needed resources and support.
• Establishes a system to review, control, and report on project status.
• Plans, coordinates, and establishes operating methods and procedures for accomplishment of project mission; as needed, directs the development and accomplishment of employee training relating to the project.

• This position supports the Range Environmental Planning Branch which is tasked with the integration of environmental considerations into the military mission planning process.
• The employee acts as the Test Wing GIS program manager and as a liaison to other AAC organizations and Air Force installations which are involved in establishment of GIS standards and policies for the Air Force and the Department of Defense.
• Act as the coordinator for data collection contracts.
• Manage resources from multiple budgets to provide a unified acquisition and maintenance program.