Supervisory Operations Support Specialist

HQ USAF and Support Elements; Virginia; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HQ USAF and Support Elements (AF/A10) is seeking a seasoned supervisor to exercise second level leadership in multiple divisions. The role requires eligibility for access to SCI and Top Secret SAPs, with a strong emphasis on strategic oversight, policy development, and staff mentoring in a highly secure environment.

The incumbent will manage complex programs, coordinate with senior officials, and ensure safety, security, and mission effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of nuclear capability and assessments, CWMD, DoD FCP policies.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct staff through subordinate supervisors.
• Ability to communicate clearly with senior officials and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with safety and security regulations and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead second-level supervisory and managerial functions across AF/A10 divisions.
• Coordinate with senior military and civilian officials and Public Affairs staff.
• Oversee program objectives within available resources and timelines.

Skills

Nuclear policy knowledge

CWMD knowledge

DoD Foreign Clearance Program

Oral and written communication

Job description

Conditions of Employment (cont.):

The primary purpose of this position is: To exercise second level supervisory and managerial authorities in various divisions of Headquarters Air Force Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration (AF/A10). Position is designated Special Sensitive and requires eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or 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 designed 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 present a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-14, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of nuclear capability and assessments, Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD); Department of Defense (DoD) Foreign Clearance Program (FCP); policy and strategy to meet the safety, security, reliability, and effectiveness objectives of NC3/NLCC environments; cross-functional nuclear capabilities and force development of the nuclear mission enterprise of AF/A10; Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures; Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors; Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources; Ability to communicate both orally and in writing; Ability to meet and deal with senior military and civilian officials at all levels of Government, including experience in interacting with Public Affairs and Congressional staff members.

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-14 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-15 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):

Knowledge of nuclear capability and assessments, Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD); Department of Defense (DoD) Foreign Clearance Program (FCP); policy and strategy to meet the safety, security, reliability, and effectiveness objectives of NC3/NLCC environments; cross-functional nuclear capabilities and force development of the nuclear mission enterprise of AF/A10. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing. Ability to meet and deal with senior military and civilian officials at all levels of Government, including experience in interacting with Public Affairs and Congressional staff members.

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.