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PROGRAM & EXECUTIVE SERVICES SPECIALIST

HQ USAF and Support ElementsPentagon, Arlington, VirginiaPosted 27 Oct 2026

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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)Overseeing the development and execution of Department of the Air Force (DAF) policy and training support to senior leaders and organizations; (2) generating and applying new hypotheses and concepts in planning, conducting and evaluating long-range projects or proposals; (3) gathering, analyzing and measuring the effectiveness and efficiency of senior level staff office functions and programs; (4) developing and implementing all correspondence management policies and procedures; (5) providing expert knowledge into the curriculum, methods of instruction and other aspects of the training program.

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. Expert knowledge in effective communication. Communicates with tact and diplomacy, orally and in writing, to advocate positions to respond to critics of the organization's functions or performance; to logically and effectively explain programs, functions, and activities and gain understanding of the organization's efforts by concerned parties; and persuasively interact with other senior management to negotiate complex issues, programs and functions with people have varying levels of understanding.

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2. Expert knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods for the assessment and improvement of program planning and evaluation, to include knowledge of Air Force mission, goals and objectives. 3. Comprehensive skillset to evaluate and assess program effectiveness at all echelons of command, prepare reports on accomplishment of program objectives, support a detailed integration effort, and develop recommendations while representing a wide variety of viewpoints.

4. Experienced planning skills and ability to independently manage short and long-term projects and to cultivate and sustain positive working relationships to project completion. 5. Extensive skills in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration and resolution of issues or problems concerning efficiency and effectiveness of program operations. 6. In-depth 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 decision-making.

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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