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GS-11 - The primary purpose of this position is: This is a developmental position with known promotion potential to the target position of 5C-NC1498, Mission Integration Specialist, GS-0301-12. Incumbent works closely with the supervisor in performing duties identified in the full performance core personnel document.
GS-12 The primary purpose of this position: To serve as a Joint Fires Targeting Specialist for Joint Task Force North (JTF-N), Directorate of Operations Targeting (J32). Responsible for providing insight into mission area capabilities for lethal and non-lethal targeting in support of contingency, future, and current tactical and operational-level planning.
DUTIES: Provides joint targeting expertise for strategic and operational planning and execution in support of JTF-N mission areas, including counter-transnational organized crime and intelligence/surveillance/reconnaissance (ISR) operations. Coordinates and leads JTF-N targeting efforts and product development through collaboration, working groups, and boards, ensuring a comprehensive range of options and capabilities to support JTF-N missions.
Prepares and delivers written and oral presentations, such as briefings and consultations, to secure cooperation,resolve controversial matters, and convey operational information.
QUALIFICATION (cont'd) GS - 11 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. Knowledge of the various capabilities for lethal and non-lethal targeting to support operational planning. 2.
Knowledge of Joint targeting strategic and operational planning and execution in support of mission areas such as counter-transnational organized crime and ISR operations. 3. Skill in implementing the Joint Operational Planning Process and the six-step targeting cycle to enable substantive contribution to operational planning teams. 4.
Ability to develop and coordinate targeting products, within the targeting community of interest, to support working groups and decision boards. 5. Ability to independently execute projects and/or studies within established time constraints; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to articulate complex issues. 6.
Skill to formulate recommendations that may have major national impact/consequences and transmit those recommendations clearly and concisely to possibly the highest civilian authority in Government under high stress and quick changing crisis situations; ability to lead study teams in order to originate new ideas, projects, and methodologies.
IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with 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 U.S.
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 U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
GS - 12 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. Knowledge of the various capabilities for lethal and non-lethal targeting to support operational planning. 2. Knowledge of Joint targeting strategic and operational planning and execution in support of mission areas such as counter-transnational organized crime and ISR operations. 3.
Skill in implementing the Joint Operational Planning Process and the six-step targeting cycle to enable substantive contribution to operational planning teams. 4. Ability to develop and coordinate targeting products, within the targeting community of interest, to support working groups and decision boards. 5.
Ability to independently execute projects and/or studies within established time constraints; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to articulate complex issues. 6.
Skill to formulate recommendations that may have major national impact/consequences and transmit those recommendations clearly and concisely to possibly the highest civilian authority in Government under high stress and quick changing crisis situations; ability to lead study teams in order to originate new ideas, projects, and methodologies. GS - 11/12 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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This position is with U.S. Northern Command, Department of the Air Force.
The posted pay range is $74678 – $116362/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-08.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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