OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT/PLANS ANALYST (GS-13)

Summary

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Duties

SUMMARY: PRIMARY PURPOSE: To perform technical and analytical work as an Operational Force Deployment Planner and Analyst in order to manage Joint Force and Service Deployments and Time-Phased Force and Deployment Data (TPFDD) in support of combined command missions performing planning for Homeland Defense (HD), Defense Support to Civilian Authorities (DSCA), Aerospace Warning, Aerospace Defense, Maritime Warning, and Theater Security Cooperation (TSC) and operations and exercises. Serves as a proponent for supporting the implementation of force apportionment, allocation, and assignment of forces supporting Global Force Management (GFM). DUTIES: Manages Directorate operational planning requirements and implements operating policies and procedures for NORAD and USNORTHCOM supporting operational TPFDD plans. Serves as Program Manager and principal staff functional authority in operations planning providing overall recommendations dealing with doctrine, policies, and procedures. Participates in series of working groups with members from every major staff/headquarters level to identify real world and exercise operational requirements, develops restated mission, course of action analysis, and decision brief to the Commander. Manages, oversees, and exercises technical expertise in various specialty areas to include: USNORTHCOM Homeland Defense (HD); USNORTHCOM Defense Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear (CBRN) Response Force (DCRF) HD; Maritime HD (MHD); NORAD HD Operation NOBLE EAGLE (ONE); Presidential (POTUS) Movement Support; CONPLAN 3310; Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA); Theater Security Cooperation (TSC); Exercise Program Support; and CONPLAN 3400 and CONPLAN 3500.

Qualifications

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (CONTINUED): Work will frequently require travel away from the normal duty station. Deployment to non-combat field locations may be necessary for the purpose of providing on-site assistance during high OPTEMPO Joint force deployment operations, and software test and evaluation project endeavors. YA002 = Eligible for situational telework only, including Ad hoc, Emergency, or OPM prescribed "Unscheduled" Telework. This eligibility is separate and distinct from the employee's eligibility. A civilian employee's telework arrangement may be terminated at the discretion of the supervisor or at the employee's request. A Top Secret/Special Sensitive clearance is required for this position. The employee is required to possess and maintain a Top Secret/Special Sensitive as a condition of employment. Per AFGM2017- 36-04, dated 4 Oct 17, the investigative requirement CANNOT be waived for special sensitive positions. This position is designated by the Air Force as a Test Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. As a mandatory requirement for employment in this TDP, the incumbent is (A) to refrain from use of illegal drugs and (B) if required, to submit to urinalysis testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive position presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. The selectee must sign a statement acknowledging the position occupied is identified as a TDP. This is a KEY position IAW 32 CFR, Part 44 Appendix A and DoD Directive 1200.7. A Key Position is a Federal position that cannot be vacated during a war, national emergency, or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the parent Federal Agency to function effectively. Applicants for positions designated as "Key" positions who do not agree to this condition shall not be extended an offer of employment. The employee must be removed from the Ready Reserve and CANNOT become a member of the Ready Reserve while assigned to this position. May be required to perform Battle Roster functions during Exercise and Real-World events. Battle Roster functions may include, but are not limited to, Joint Personnel Operation cell, Contingency Command Center, Future Operations Center, Joint Enabling Capability, Future Planning Cell, and other tasks as assigned. These duties may require additional duty hours and/or alternate duty locations. QUALIFICATIONS: 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 equivalent to the GS-12 (or higher) grade level or equivalent (may have been obtained in the federal service, military, or public sector). Examples of specialized experience include mastery of the DOD, JCS and Service organizational structures and command relationships to assess and make decisions or recommendations significantly changing, interpreting, or developing critical Joint force deployment and management policies and programs; mastery of the National Military Command and Control System (NMCCS) to apply to the Agency mission; expert knowledge of complex Service and Joint military doctrine supporting the entire spectrum of military operations; expert knowledge of U.S. military organizations (Joint and Service, including Guard and Reserve), their missions, capabilities, and limitations; expert knowledge of command and control systems for Joint Military Operations, including GFM, JOPES, DOD transportation systems, and Defense Readiness Reporting System (DRRS) software and hardware, particularly with respect to data base management, data retrievals, and report preparation; mastery of GFM and JOPES policies and IT systems is required, particularly the crisis action planning procedures, to include initial TPFDD generation and monitoring of the TPFDD throughout the operation or exercise. This knowledge is required to monitor, assess, and make recommendations regarding the movement of personnel and material in support of the deployment process; in-depth knowledge of the interconnectivity of state-of-the-art computer and networking technology; knowledge of Joint and DoD correspondence and administrative format requirements and support procedures, to include capability to perform complex tasks associated with word processing, e-mail, computer calendar creation and maintenance, graphics, desk-top publishing, project management, area networks, message creation and Defense Message System. 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): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of operational planning and exercises for the entire range of conventional Joint Military Operations, such as Aerospace Warning (AW), Aerospace Defense (AD), Maritime Warning (MW), and Theater Security Cooperation (TSC), Land HD (LHD) operations, GFM Allocation Plan (GFMAP) procedures; Quick Response Force / Rapid Response Force (QRF/RRF) operational planning; Request For Forces (RFF) processes and procedures, Defense Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear (CBRN) Response Force (DCRF) operations, and Maritime HD (MHD) operations. Knowledge of processes and policies, global campaign planning, and policy development in a joint military environment, such as Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES) strategic Time-Phased Force and Deployment Data (TPFDD) operational planning, and Adaptive Planning and Execution (APEX). Knowledge of operation planning and exercise logistics management program theories, concepts and practices. Knowledge of processes and policies, global campaign planning, and policy development in a joint military environment, such as Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES) strategic Time-Phased Force and Deployment Data (TPFDD) operational planning, and Adaptive Planning and Execution (APEX). Knowledge of DoD, Joint, Service and Agency operational doctrine, policy, principals and directives necessary to direct development or modification of logistical procedures and guidelines to support national war-fighting objectives and peacetime initiatives. Knowledge of the operational missions, functions, responsibilities, organization, procedures, goals and objectives of the command, DoD, JCS, Services and Agencies. Ability to apply operation planning, exercise, and logistics management program knowledge toward developing comprehensive, sound business policies and procedures for related operations. Skill in interpreting, evaluating, and recommending course of actions responding to related technical issues to provide leadership and other superiors with time-sensitive information. Skill in making critical independent decisions, presenting and influencing top-level management decisions, and articulating and defending decisions to higher management. Skill in verbal and written communications, including those necessary to effectively plan, organize, and direct teamwork. NOTE: Qualifications continued in the additional Information section of this announcement.

How you will be evaluated

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. BASIS OF RATING: Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable. Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements. Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements. Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements. The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further. APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

How to apply

The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 10/23/2026 To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13094092 To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your Resume. If you submit more than one resume, only the most recent will be reviewed. The "most recent" is considered the resume with the latest timestamp. Resumes may not exceed two pages. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. Additional information on how to complete or update your resume may be located here. For qualification determination your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient, and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees may list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your name, first and last, MUST be included on your resume. 2. A complete Application Questionnaire 3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name. 4. Help recruiters find you. Make your resume and profile searchable, which means recruiters may contact you about possible jobs. Additional information may be located here. PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.

Other information

QUALIFICATIONS (CONTINUED) 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. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected, and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties, click here.