Program Operations Specialist

Air Mobility Command; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Mobility Command in Charleston, SC is seeking a qualified professional to apply specialized experience in defense logistics and air operations. The position requires knowledge of aircraft systems, airdrop procedures, and threat awareness to support mission success in peacetime and contingencies.

The role emphasizes staff collaboration, clear written and oral communication with senior leaders, and the ability to work under pressure to ensure survivability and mission readiness across cargo

Qualifications

• Knowledge of aircraft defensive, airdrop and threat avoidance systems.
• Knowledge of the unit mission requirements and tactical airlift procedures.
• Skilled in oral and written communication with senior executives and staff.
• Proficient with PFPS and Microsoft Office for reports and briefings.
• Ability to make quick decisions under high-stress emergencies.
• Collaborate with intelligence analysts to improve contingency plans.

Skills

Defensive systems

Airdrop procedures

Threat avoidance

Oral communication

PFPS proficiency

Decision making

Tools

PFPS

Microsoft Office

Job description

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, 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-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes includes knowledge of a wide range of weapons and tactics concepts, principles, and methodologies applicable to major DoD, agency, organization, Major Command, Wing, and Operations Group objectives, mission areas, and programs; knowledge of organizational goals and objectives, sequencing and timing of key program events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the worth of program accomplishments.

OR EDUCATION

Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts

OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts.

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-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 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. Knowledge of aircraft defensive, airdrop and threat avoidance systems, with emphasis on C-17A Aerial Delivery Systems and their applications in a tactical environment sufficient to ensure maximum aircraft/aircrew survivability in times of peace or war.
2. Knowledge of the unit's mission requirements, tactical airlift/airdrop procedures, combat maneuvers, threat detection and avoidance, use of night vision devices, landing and departing in mountainous terrain, combat assault landings and aerial delivery of personnel/cargo through various means to the degree required to instruct others in those items.
3. Skill in effectively communicating both orally and in writing with Senior Executives, commanders, and other staff members.
4. Skill in using a personal computer to communicate using electronic mail and a variety of software including Portable Flight Planning System (PFPS) and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access and Outlook) to produce reports and briefings.
5. Ability to make instant decisions and recommend courses of action under high stress conditions associated with emergency situation, such as combat or contingency operations, airdrop malfunctions and off-drop zone airdrop investigations.
6. Ability to work with intelligence analysts and other personnel to develop or analyze realistic/challenging tactical training, exercise or real-world contingency mission plans and recommend valid solutions for improvement to those plans to increase aircraft/aircrew survivability.

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.