Overview Open & closing dates Opening and closing dates09/15/2020 to 09/21/2020 Service Excepted Pay scale & grade GG 13 Salary $102,663 to $133,465 per year Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-Time Duties SummaryClick on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is responsibility for analysis, interpretation and management of commercial data The organizational location of this position is Concepts, Development, and Management Office (CDM). Incumbent will be geographically located within the continental United States at a location within the National Capital Region. ** Salary ranges includes local market supplements **ResponsibilitiesPortfolio Management Support. Administer and execute portfolio management plan as directed by the Portfolio Manager that directly support USAF core functions; to include, developing and implementing a Plan of Action (continued below)and Milestones, managing the portfolio?s ecosystem, prioritizing research and analysis within portfolios critical areas and areas of special emphasis, and providing continuous assessment across the portfolio; providing (continued below)technical advice to execute and/or standardize processes to complete these functions.Serve on internal coordination boards to advise, recommend, and approve initiatives for research and analysis, resource planning and application development across portfolios.Data Analysis and Support - gathers, evaluates and synthesizes data and information from multiple commercial sources (eg, public information, company reports, program integration reports, customer (continued below)intelligence/feedback, etc.) to understand corporate- and customer-specific program status and issues.Maintains a continuous up to date cognizance of all aspects of the portfolio(s).Establishes priorities, maintains and controls all portfolio milestones and takes necessary action to ensure that all milestones are met or that workarounds are in place to counteract schedule problems.Maintains a continuous liaison with functional staff, other service headquarter counterparts, and DOD offices to integrate OCEA priority support actions.Prepares and presents formal and informal briefings relative to assigned portfolios and actions. Represents OCEA in meetings with the Air Force staff, MAJCOMs, and counterparts in other services and agenciesTravel RequiredOccasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Supervisory status No Promotion Potential None Requirements Conditions of EmploymentU.S. Citizenship RequiredAll new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period.Must obtain/maintain Top Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.PCS expenses will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force RegulationsThis is a Pre-Employment and Random Drug Testing designated position.Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory GuidePosition may be subject to random drug testingEmployee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidaysShift work and emergency overtime may be requiredEmployee must maintain current certificationsDisclosure of Political AppointmentsMobility is a condition of employment. The employee must sign an Air Force-wide mobility agreement.The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments. Qualifications This is a GG-13 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-13 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Senior" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-13 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicant must possess quality level experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Quality experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Examples of creditable experience include ability to plan, organize, and manage critical aspects of research, development, production, and support of subsystems or equipment, and integrate, analyze, and manage a variety of functions and personnel in support of the process. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. OR To view qualifying educational requirements and/or combination of education and specialized experience click on the following link: 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. Ability to plan, organize, and manage critical aspects of research, development, production, and support of subsystems or equipment, and integrate, analyze, and manage a variety of functions and personnel in support of the process. 2. Knowledge of market research, project management, critical thinking, problem solving, risk methodologies, financial analysis and negotiations to carry out COTR responsibilities. 3. Knowledge of laws, principles, policies, and practices of acquisition. 4. Knowledge of business, industrial management, contracting procedures, technical concepts, and production practices to evaluate contractor proposals and activities. 5. Knowledge of the missions, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of the Department of Defense, Air Force, and other entities that govern, interface with, and/or influence the acquisition process and integrated life cycle management. 6. Senior level experience and skills in oral communications to present sensitive information and/or recommendations on complex matters to higher authorities; skilled in written communications sufficient to develop guidance, regulations and directives dealing with complex issues. 7. Skill in conducting relevant, intelligence and operational-related research and development, preparing concise written reports and presenting innovative, imaginative and cohesive briefings, and other related duties as assigned.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 (ie, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (eg, 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. EducationIF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the US Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional US education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional informationEmployed 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.Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Selectees who physically reside permanently in the US, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the US, during the entire recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) and selected for employment in the foreign area are eligible to receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, Post Allowance, Home Leave, etc. (subject to approval) Selectees who physically reside outside the US, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the US, during any step of the recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) will have foreign area benefits eligibility be determined on a case by case basis.Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. The law made taxable certain reimbursements and other payments, including driving mileage, airfare and lodging expenses, en-route travel to the new duty station, and temporary storage of those items. The Federal Travel Regulation Bulletin (FTR) 18-05 issued by General Services Administration (GSA) has authorized agencies to use the Withholding Tax Allowance and Relocation Income Tax Allowance to pay for "substantially all" of the increased tax liability resulting from the "2018 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" for certain eligible individuals. For additional information on these allowances and eligibilities, visit: How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. 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. Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The 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. Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearance Sensitive Compartmented Information Drug test required Yes Position sensitivity and riskSpecial-Sensitive (SS)/High RiskTrust determination processThis job is open to The public US citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the US