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FORCE DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
Organization HQ USAF and Support ElementsLocation Pentagon, United StatesPosted 15 May 2026Deadline 28 May 2026
Miscellaneous Administration And Program
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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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: (1) Applying workforce management and Force Development principles, concepts and practices in the area of formal and voluntary education, (2) Functional training and professional development; developing and implementing education, training and professional developmental policy, competencies, and programs, (3) Interpreting laws and principles and incorporating into AF processes of policies, practices, and programs as they relate to workforce management and developmental programs (4) Providing analysis and solution sets in support of change management, strategic communications and other Force Development related issues. 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-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 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 the laws, rules, and regulations governing workforce management and Force Development policy and programs (military and civilian). 2. Ability to manage several projects simultaneously and to lead and/or actively participate as contributing team member in AF or DoD-level working groups. 3.Skill in written and oral communication such that it influences decisions, outcomes, or opinions. Skill in reviewing and analyzing data from multiple systems and preparing and presenting recommendations on effectiveness of agency management and programs as well as on procedural and policy changes. 4. Ability to lead, present, and communicate with a diverse group of senior leaders as the lead action officer for Total Force Development projects, working groups and panels. 5. Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and practices of strategic workforce management and development. Skill in analyzing military and civilian workforce capabilities, requirements and issues in order to formulate solutions to problems regarding Force Development and workforce management. 6. Knowledge of qualitative and analytical methods (e.g., surveys, focus groups, user feedback, etc.) for assessment of planning, programming, budgeting, and execution initiatives as these relate to workforce management and Force Development programs. 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.
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