AIR DEFENSE STANDARDS ANALYST

Summary

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Duties

• The primary purpose of this position is: Serves as Standards Analyst in the Operations Standards Branch for the NORAD Current Operations Division. Develops and standardizes guidance, policy, and procedures as NORAD Headquarters, Region, Sector, and tactical alert operations specialist. As Headquarters level operational analyst and technical advisor for NORAD aerospace warning and aerospace control missions, provides Operations Standards Analyst expertise, guidance, and support to NORAD Headquarters, three NORAD Regions, and all assigned and participating U.S. and Canadian agencies, organizations and units. Fulfills NORAD Battle Staff, NORAD Current Operations (CUOPs), NORAD Future Operations Cell (NFOC), and NORAD&USNORTHCOM Joint Operations Center (N&NC JOC) CUOPs operations analyst and duty officer requirements Duties Provides Standards Analyst support to leadership and staff at NORAD Headquarters, Regions, Sectors, and assigned/tasked/participating units. Serves as the primary Battle Staff Operations Analyst & Duty Officer, providing subject matter expertise and Current Operations Division support to NORAD&USNORTHCOM (N&NC) Battle Staff, including NORAD Current Operations (CUOPs), NORAD Future Plans Cell (FPC), NORAD Future Operations Cell (NFOC), and N&NC Joint Operations Center (N&NC JOC), during exercises and real world contingency operations. Performs Program Manager (PM) duties for the Operations Support Aviation Program (OSAP) and Civil Aviation Education and Training (CAE&T) programs. As a NORAD Training Officer, develops training programs and materials, delivers presentations, and provides education and training for N&NC JOC Initial Qualification Training, Aerospace Control Subject Matter Expert (SME) training, USAF IMA Reservist Training, OSAP training, and for NORAD's Civil Aviation Education and Training (CAE&T) programs.

Qualifications

Conditions of Employments: (cont'd) 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. 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, and other tasks as assigned. These duties may require additional duty hours and/or alternate duty locations. 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. This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and CAN NOT become a member of the Ready Reserve. Applicants for positions designated as "Key" positions who do not agree to this condition shall not be extended an offer of employment This position is Non-Combat Essential (NCE) IAW Section 1580 of title 10, USC, and DOES NOT provide civilian support to combat operations. Duties of this position are to provide support for expeditionary requirements and could be deployed to support emergency operations, humanitarian missions, disaster relief or other expeditionary missions in the continental United States or overseas, that are NOT considered "combat" locations. Employee must meet the medical and suitability requirements of the positions as outlined in OF-178 and sign the DD Form 2365 as a condition of employment. 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; 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 comprehensive knowledge of the missions, roles, functions, organizational structure and operation of the DoD, Air Force, and user commands that govern, interface with, and/or influence assigned programs. Including the laws, principles, policies, practices, and procedures regarding Air Defense; Knowledge of Homeland Defense activities, operations and exercises as used by DoD, the Joint Staff, other Combatant Commands and the Services; Knowledge of Bi-National and federal law enforcement and emergency services structures and relationships. Broad-based technical knowledge of current local, state and federal emergency and contingency planning. Familiarity with the operations of FAA, TSA, CBP and other federal emergency management organizations (i.e. military combat centers) and the command-and-control systems used in these centers that support joint training, exercises and war games. 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 AB…