Executive Support Specialist

HQ USAF and Support Elements; Virginia; Presencial; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

HQ USAF and Support Elements in the United States is seeking a civilian employee for a position designated Special Sensitive, requiring SCI access eligibility and potential involvement in Top Secret SAP programs. A signed non-disclosure agreement is required, and drug testing is conducted.

The role emphasizes organizational knowledge, policy interpretation, and support to senior staff. Candidates should meet specialized experience standards and demonstrate proficiency in office automation and

Formación

• Specialized experience in staff operations management and analysis.
• Knowledge of military command structures and program goals.
• Experience with office automation software and document preparation.
• Ability to interpret policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Willingness to adhere to security and confidentiality requirements.

Conocimientos

Staff operations management

Policy interpretation

Organizational knowledge

Analytical reasoning

Educación

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

Herramientas

Office automation software

Descripción del empleo

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (cont'd)

Position is designated Special Sensitive and requires eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or possible involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed. - This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, 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-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of the Air Staff functions, directorate goals, work processes, organizational structure, schedule and conduct projects, studies, evaluate and recommend ways to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of special projects, plans and operations. Thorough knowledge of the organizational functions and structure combined with knowledge of the organization's mission and programs in order to advise supervisory and management officials in areas of executive administrative matters. Extensive knowledge in executive administrative policies and procedures in order to gather, analyze, and evaluate information. Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative or quantitative methods to improve complex management processes and systems or program effectiveness. Knowledge of military command structure, missions, programs, and organizational relationships and program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones and methods of evaluating planning actions as they relate to actual events. Knowledge of various office automation software processing procedures and function keys and the similarities and differences among software types to produce a wide range of documents, such as graphics or tables within text, to edit and reformat electronic drafts, and to update and revise existing databases or spreadsheets. Knowledge of grammar, spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and commonly used specialized terminology to prepare material correctly.

OR EDUCATION

Successfully completed a Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related, in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

A combination of education and experience as described above may be used to qualify for this position. Note: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.

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-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 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: .

1. 1. Knowledge of staff operations management concepts, principles, and methodologies in order to gather, analyze, and evaluate information.
2. 2. Knowledge of military command structure, missions, programs and organizational relationships, program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and ability to plan and organize work.
3. 3. Knowledge of both civilian and military (foreign and domestic) protocol, etiquette manuals and guides, policies, regulations and procedures.
4. 4. Skill in analytical ability to discern short, medium and long-term effects of changes in staff operations practices, procedures and policies, and to effectively analyze the various components of staff operations as part of an integrated whole.
5. 5. Ability to negotiate complex issues and maintain good