OPERATIONS SUPPORT SPECIALIST at Air Force Global Strike Command Minot, ND

Downtown Boulder Partnership; Minot (ND); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive federal benefits

Job summary

U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command in Minot, ND seeks an Operations Support Specialist. The role focuses on NC2/EAP management, training oversight, and strategic planning to improve nuclear operations and EA programs.

The successful candidate will document recommendations and deliver briefings and training sessions to diverse staff. Responsibilities include presenting strategy, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with DoD/Nuclear security requirements.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience: at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11 (or equivalent) in military/nuclear operations, training, or related programs.
• No formal education requirement specified for this vacancy.
• Knowledge/skills: analytical ability, program management, instructional/communication proficiency.
• Security: Top Secret clearance with SCI access; willingness to polygraph and drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Serve as NC2 Emergency Actions Procedures (EAP) Manager for the 5th Bomb Wing and Aircrew Trainer.
• Provide oversight and assistance in NC2, EAP operations and training for Minot AFB as a Key Position (K-P).
• Apply military ICBM, rated aviator and flying operations experience to analyze and improve nuclear operations and training.
• Document training recommendations to meet AF, MAJCOM, and Wing requirements.
• Participate in strategic planning and training to improve direction, focus, and QA in nuclear operations and EA programs.
• Prepare and deliver presentations, briefings, training sessions, and strategy discussions with staff.

Skills

Operations planning

Training evaluation

Instructional design

Data analysis

Effective communication

Job description

Overview

OPERATIONS SUPPORT SPECIALIST — Air Force Global Strike Command, Minot, ND.

Duties

• Serve as the 5th Bomb Wing's Nuclear Command and Control (NC2) Emergency Actions Procedures (EAP) Manager and Aircrew Trainer.
• Provide direct support, oversight, and assistance in instruction and organization of NC2, EAP operations and training for Minot AFB. This is designated as a Key Position (K-P).
• Apply Air Force military ICBM, rated aviator and flying operations experience to analyze, develop, evaluate, and recommend solutions to improve nuclear operations and training.
• Document training and programming recommendations to meet Air Force, Major Command, and Wing requirements.
• Participate in strategic planning and training to improve organizational direction, focus, and quality control in nuclear operations and EA programs.
• Prepare and deliver oral presentations, briefings, training sessions, and strategy discussions with other staff to secure cooperation and communicate proposed changes.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Selective Service registration for males where applicable.
• Travel may be required; PCS may be paid in accordance with DoD/AF regulations.
• PRP – Position is a Nuclear Weapons Duty designation; incumbent must be certified under the Nuclear Weapons Personnel Reliability Program (PRP).
• Must be able to obtain and retain Top Secret Clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access; may require Counterintelligence polygraph and drug testing.
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) include: military operations planning, training evaluation, instructional design, data analysis, and ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience: At least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11 (or equivalent) in military/nuclear operations, training, or related programs that demonstrates ability to evaluate and improve command training and operations.
• Education: No formal education requirement specified for this vacancy.
• Knowledge/Skills: Analytical ability, program management, and instruction/communication proficiency; ability to design and conduct analytical studies and implement recommendations affecting major command programs.
• Security: Top Secret clearance with SCI access; willingness to submit to polygraph and drug testing as required.

Additional information

• Term/Appointment: This is a term position not-to-exceed two years, with possible extension without new competition.
• Time-in-grade: For current federal employees, applicable TIG requirements apply.
• Interagency/ICTAP/ MSP/ PPP preferences may apply; review eligibility as described in the vacancy notice.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal benefits package is available; eligibility varies by position type.