PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Program Specialist

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as program specialist in the planning, programming and execution of both financial and manpower resources of the Chaplain Corps. Responsibilities include managing strategy, planning, programming, budget and execution oversight of Chaplain Corps financial resources AF-wide. Assists career field managers in Chaplain Corps personnel and manpower issues. Develops manpower goals and objectives that translate requirements into validated positions. Provides direction and advice regarding manpower policies, procedures and guidelines. Influences a variety of functional area organizations, including, but not limited to DoD and military Service counterparts, Joint Force Chaplain Corps, Air Force senior leaders, other Air Staff elements, Air Reserve Component, MAJCOM Command Chaplain offices, Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center, Air Force Recruiting Service, Air Force Personnel Center and the Chaplain Corps College. Directs and / or leads broad studies involving major programs and policies that affect the Chaplain Corps mission. Interprets existing DoD, USAF, Air Reserve Component and Joint strategic plans and policies and formulates AF / HCP guidance consistent with higher level direction.

Requirements include meeting the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. 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 include working with advanced management and organizational principles and a comprehensive knowledge of Strategy, Planning, Programming, Budget and Execution (SPPBE) regulations, guidelines and processes; managing military and civilian manpower including the impacts of manpower changes on military career field health; advising and assisting with all matters impacting force management; planning, organizing, developing studies or projects and negotiating effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations where the proposals involve substantial agency resources, require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures or may be in conflict with previous programming actions.

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.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and / or competencies in the following areas : Knowledge of DoD SPPBE system and policy, procedures and schedules for developing Program Objective Memoranda (POM), Budget Estimate Submissions (BES) and Execution Plans in support of the Chaplain Corps as well as methods for developing budget forecasts, cost projections, financial exhibits, unfunded requirements justifications, POM narratives, offsets, disconnects, reclamas and issue papers. Knowledge of issues impacting Total Force manpower and personnel, both military and civilian and methodologies to make adjustments to both, as the need arises, while staying proficient in manpower policies and processes. Knowledge of designated agency Chaplain Corps functions, operations, policies, procedures and practices and the concepts and theories behind the specialized work performed at various levels within the Corps. In-depth knowledge and understanding of Air Staff and Secretariat organizations, functions and responsibilities. Ability to gather, assemble and analyze facts, draw conclusions, conduct analysis, devise recommended solutions and package the entire process in briefings, papers or reports suitable for top management use and senior leader decision-making. Ability in oral and written communication techniques to effectively communicate Chaplain Corps issues and requirements clearly, concisely and tactfully. Ability to negotiate complex issues and maintain good working relationships at all levels internal and external to the designated agency.