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GLOBAL FORCE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST & PLANNING SPECIALIST

Department of the Air Force
U.S. Northern Command

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Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
04/10/2026 to 04/16/2026
Salary
$102,415 - $133,142 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 12
Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
Fort McNair, DC
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
12
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Drug test
Yes
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
8N-AFPC-12934261-237513-JSH
Control number
864744600

Duties

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Summary:
The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as the program manager and Force Deployment Planner for Joint Task Force - National Capitol Region (JTF-NCR) managing force and unit deployment planning data and plans for the Joint deployment of forces assigned and allocated to JTF-NCR performing Homeland Defense (HD), Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA), and Theater Security Cooperation operations and exercises.

Duties:

  • Serves as the sole JTF-NCR GFM Planning Analyst and staff functional authority on GFM policy and procedures necessary to conduct operations for the entire range of conventional Combined and Joint Military Operations.
  • Serves as the staff functional authority for Information Technology (IT) as it relates to GFM, JCRM, and JOPES systems, policies, and procedures.
  • Serves as JTF-NCR's primary GFM and JOPES staff action officer; develops and analyzes the Global Force Management Allocation Plan (GFMAP) supporting JTF-NCR / USNORTHCOM operations and exercises.
  • Be prepared to stand a regular watch in the JTF-NCR Command Center to monitor the overall homeland situation and to react to various types of events in the context of all hazard threats to the homeland.
Conditions of Employment:
  • This position has been designated as Special Sensitive. The employee is required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance as a condition of employment. Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, and involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) is required.
  • This position is designated by the Agency as a Test Designated Position (TDP) under the Agency 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 Agency, 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 Exercises and Real-World events. Battle Roster functions may include but are not limited to the Joint Operations Center (JOC), Future Operations Center (FOC), Future Plans Center (FPC), Joint Logistics Operations Center (JLOC), N&NC Deployment and Distribution Operations Center (NDDOC), Joint Intelligence Operations Center-North (JIOC-N), Joint Cyber Center (JCC), and other tasks as assigned. These duties may require additional duty hours and/or a physical/medical assessment to deploy to alternate duty locations (non-combat) or in-place. The physical/medical assessment is not a pre-employment requirement.
  • 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.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
  • If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
  • This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • Student Loan Repayment may be authorized
  • Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
  • Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
  • Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
  • Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
  • Work performed by incumbent may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft or other modes of travel.
  • The employee may be required to work non-traditional duty hours and extended shifts, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and is subject to short or no-notice recall to duty for contingency or emergency operations or exercises.
  • In the performance of assigned duties, employee must use tact, diplomacy, and professionalism to promote effective working relationships with a variety of offices and agencies.

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 at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes mastery of the DOW, JCS and Service organizational structures and command relationships to make recommendations significantly changing, interpreting, or developing critical Joint force deployment and management policies and programs; Expert knowledge of the National Military Command and Control System (NMCCS) to apply to USNORTHCOM and JTF-NCR mission. Incumbent must have expert knowledge of complex Service and Joint military doctrine supporting the entire spectrum of military operations; Knowledge of U.S. military organizations (Joint and Service, including Guard and Reserve), their missions, capabilities, and limitations to interface intelligently and expeditiously with subordinate and senior commands; Knowledge of command and control systems for Joint Military Operations, including GFM, JOPES, DoW 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/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; Expert skill in interpreting, evaluating, and recommending course of actions responding to technical issues associated with force readiness and deployment planning to provide the Commander, JTF-NCR and other superiors with time-sensitive information; Knowledge of Joint and DoW 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 department message handling systems; Incumbent must demonstrate superior skill in communicating, both orally and in writing, with senior (Flag Officers / General Officers) and junior level personnel from all Services. Incumbent will be required to chair and participate in conferences, meetings, and conduct briefings for high-level military and civilian representatives.

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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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. Comprehensive knowledge of DoW military command structure, mission, and relationship factors to make recommendations that influences the development, interpretation, and execution of DoW operations and exercise planning.
  2. Comprehensive knowledge of the roles and organization of the Joint, Services, and DoW agencies as they apply to crises and consequence management.
  3. Knowledge of U.S. National Policy (National Security Strategy, National Military Strategy, Unified Command Plan, Joint Strategic Capabilities Plan, Unified Action Armed Forces, and other applicable national plans and policy documents) as well as regional security issues and an understanding of the regional military forces capabilities and functions to develop operations orders and crisis action plans; this includes an expert knowledge of the forces and resources required to accomplish a wide variety of military operations, contingencies, and other missions.
  4. Knowledge of policy, procedures, processes, and information flow associated with joint command and control operation planning and execution systems. Knowledge of joint and Service exercise and operations planning, budgeting, and evaluations processes and management procedures, software, and hardware for GFM and JOPES to serve the NORAD-USNORTHCOM staff.
  5. Ability to plan, organize, and direct staff members and mentor, motivate, and apprise the staff of an organization. Must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  6. Ability to maintain composure in high stress homeland defense, civil support, consequence management, and interagency situations, such that critical characterization judgments, recommendations of national importance, and timely advice can be given to the Commander in a clear and concise manner.
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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

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 dated within 30 days 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.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You 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.

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.

For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here.

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.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

U.S. Northern Command

The mission of the United States Air Force is: To fly, fight, and win...Airpower anytime, anywhere. To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Global Reach and Global Power. That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide:

  • 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
  • AF DCIPS Interchange
  • AF Internal Employee
  • DoD Transfer (Excluding Air Force)
  • EO 12721 Certain Former Overseas Employees
  • EO 13473 Appointment of Certain Military Spouses
  • Former Federal Employees (Reinstatement)
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
  • Land Management Employee
  • Military Spouse Preference
  • National Service (Peace Corps and VISTA)
  • Non-AF DCIPS Interchange
  • Non-Appropriated Fund
  • Non-DoD Transfer
  • Other (Interchange Agreements)
  • People with Disabilities, Schedule A
  • PPP DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians
  • PPP DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
  • PPP Mil Res (MR) and Nat Guard (NG) Pref Eligible Technician Receiving Disability Retirement
  • Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction
  • Veterans Employment Opportunities Act

Agency contact information

Total Force Service Center
Phone
1-800-525-0102
Email
DO.NOT.EMAIL@CALL.ONLY
Address
NORTHCOM
250 Vandenberg Street
Suite B016
Peterson SFB, CO 80914
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