Operations Support Specialist

Air Force Elements, U.S. Special Operations Command; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Elements, U.S. Special Operations Command is seeking experienced personnel with deep knowledge of Special Tactics operations, systems design principles, and DoD budgeting processes. The role emphasizes integration of diverse programs and multiyear planning across operational and support domains.

Applicants should have familiarity with FYDP, Major Force Programs, BES, and POM practices to support strategic logistics and capability development within the Special Operations community.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Special Tactics operations, procedures, techniques, technology, and methods for integrating operational and support activities.
• Knowledge of basic theories and principles of systems design, specifications development techniques, and cross‑domain requirements.
• Knowledge of and experience with FYDP, MFP, DoD budget processes and POM programming methods.

Skills

Special Tactics ops integration

Systems design theory

FYDP budgeting/POM knowledge

Job description

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (cont'd)

The work frequently requires temporary duty (TOY) travel at various CON US and OCON US locations, possibly for extended periods of time in hostile and/or isolated environments. This may require travel on military or civil aircraft, ships, and vehicles - Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. The incumbent may be required to work independently in the absence of the supervisor, requiring process oversight, schedule development, equipment management, and individual problem resolution - The work may require the employee to conduct freefall and/or static line parachuting, perform underwater operations, utilize alternate insertion/extraction methods, handle weapons/explosives, and drive motor vehicles and/or water craft in support of diverse mission, training, exercise, test, and maintenance requirements. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required for the position and the employee must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a FAA Class Ill flight physical if the commander so requires 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-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes expert knowledge of Special Tactics advanced operations, procedures, techniques, technology, tactics, systems, equipment, and methods to serve as an operational baseline for the integration of operational and support activities, the management of numerous support directorates, the integration of diverse programs, the development of special projects, regular senior-level interface, and the conduct of multiyear management continuity. Knowledge of basic theories and principles of systems design, specifications development techniques, and an understanding of technical requirements as well as joint service, governmental, and civil sector organizational functions so as to serve as the senior technical authority for logistics management, Tactical Surveillance Equipment (TSE), training and integration, Techniques, Tactics, and Procedures (TTP) development, operational and financial signature reduction, personnel recovery developmental mechanisms and equipment, engineering survey and production, special category communications, acquisitions, as well as budget formulation, administration, and execution.

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):

1. Knowledge of Special Tactics advanced operations, procedures, techniques, technology, tactics, systems, equipment, and methods to serve as an operational baseline for the integration of operational and support activities, the management of numerous support directorates, the integration of diverse programs, the development of special projects, regular senior-level interface, and the conduct of multiyear management continuity.
2. Knowledge of basic theories and principles of systems design, specifications development techniques, and an understanding of technical requirements as well as joint service, governmental, and civil sector organizational functions so as to serve as the senior technical authority for logistics management, Tactical Surveillance Equipment (TSE), training and integration, Techniques, Tactics, and Procedures (TTP) development, operational and financial signature reduction, personnel recovery developmental mechanisms and equipment, engineering survey and production, special category communications, acquisitions, as well as budget formulation, administration, and execution.
3. Knowledge of and experience with the Future Years Defense Plan (FYDP), Major Force Programs (MFP), DoD appropriations, Budget Estimate Submissions (BES), and Program Objective Memorandum (POM) programming methods, practices, procedures, regulations, policies, and processes in order to recom