STRATEGIC ENGAGEMENTS MANAGER

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as Chief, Air National Guard Readiness Center's Action Group and as such fully participates with the Commander in providing strategic oversight of the Air National Guard communication with internal and external customers.

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, Adminsitrative and Management Positions, Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series 0301 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 and skill sufficient for advising senior leadership on all aspects of the strategic communication program recommending strategies for all aspects of the ANG programs and establishing standards for the development and evaluation of communication activities throughout the ANG at State, National and international level. Knowledge and skill sufficient for presenting ideas in written materials in new ways that will increase understanding among publics with varying levels of comprehensive of ANG and policies, or opposition or indifferences to the ANG program objectives. Knowledge and skill for making on-the-spot presentations to audiences with opposing points of view or erroneous understanding of ANG positions to achieve a more balanced perspective. Knowledge and sill sufficient for establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with individuals having opposing points of view and conflicting interests and explaining a position while not criticizing other views or arousing damaging hostility. Knowledge and skill sufficient for analyzing conflicting data and summarizing recommendations or program changes giving consideration to various points of view and specifying the reasons for acceptance or rejection of the input. 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): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Expert knowledge of the functions and organizational structure of HQ USAF, MAJCOMs, NAFs, TAGs and ANG units. Expert knowledge of National Defense Strategy and the Defense Strategic Development Process. Knowledge of the Planning, Programming, and Budgeting System (PPBS), Joint Operations Plans System (JOPES), long range planning, Joint Strategic Planning System, and the USAF and NGB corporate process. Ability to develop executive level briefings, speeches, and communication for executive and political audiences. Expert knowledge in development of strategic communication plans and political requirements for development of strategic messaging. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of military and civilian senior leaders. Ability to lead and manage successful accomplishment of the responsibilities and assigned projects. 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.