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Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Chief of the ISR Plans and Programs Branch, assigned to the ISR Strategy and Plans Division in the HQ AFRC A2 Directorate. This HQ AFRC branch is responsible for ensuring command policies and guidance are in place for effective PPBE and POM integration of AFRC ISR Enterprise capabilities. Salary ranges includes local market supplements Responsibilities DUTY 1: Plans, organizes, and manages all elements of the HQ AFRC ISR Plans and Programs Branch, to include day to-day operations, training, administrative and personnel activities. DUTY 2: Provides expertise on the AFRC ISR Enterprise for executing Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations, creating new ISR infrastructure, programming and prioritizing ISR initiatives and operations. DUTY 3: Serves as AFRC ISR expert on ISR integration within AFRC to ensure AFRC ISR Enterprise strategy and planning efforts are integrated at the national, joint, and Air Force levels and that these organizations' capabilities are properly leveraged in the HQ AFRC strategy and planning. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications This is a GG-13 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-13 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Senior" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-13 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job. To qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements describes in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include: knowledge of the principles, concepts, and methodology of the intelligence career field; practical knowledge of analytical principles, concepts, and practices relevant to the intelligence career field; broad knowledge of military structure, political structure, and national security structure regarding assigned area when analyzing ISR policy, operations, and integration data; knowledge of: intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR) computer systems, architecture, and software as they apply to AFRC intelligence processes; project management techniques; etc. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. AND 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. Must be fully qualified and experienced senior intelligence officer, having operational experience in at least two of the following intelligence disciplines-HUMINT, GEOINT/MASINT, SIGINT, All-Source Analysis/Fusion Analysis, DCGS, targeting, collection management, analytical production management, and dissemination. 2. Must possess knowledge of ISR procedures, methodology, techniques, and strategies related to the above stated intelligence disciplines. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of national, DoD, and U.S. Air Force statutory and regulatory policies, directives, and procedures relating to ISR activities. 3. Must be highly knowledgeable in the capabilities, limitations, and techniques for employment of ISR platforms. Knowledge and understanding of a comprehensive range of staff concepts, objectives, policies, management/organizational techniques, and military command. 4. Develops and articulates strategy and actions to successfully implement the vision of the work unit that is consistent with organization's goals. 5. Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, draw conclusions, conduct analysis, devise recommended solutions, and package the entire process in briefings, papers, or reports that are suitable for top management use and presented information effectively both orally and in writing for effective decision- making (to include civilian and military). 6. Proven ability to build and sustain professional networks to exchange information with mission critical offices, inside AFRC, other MAJCOMs, and Air Force in overall planning and execution of ISR operations and evaluations. 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. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Selectees who physically reside permanently in the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during the entire recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) and selected for employment in the foreign area are eligible to receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, Post Allowance, Home Leave, etc. (subject to approval) Selectees who physically reside outside the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during any step of the recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) will have foreign area benefits eligibility be determined on a case by case basis. 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.