PERSONNEL RECOVERY PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
About This Position
Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to provide the Director of the Joint Personnel Recovery Agency (JPRA), a Chairman's Controlled Activity (CCA) and the DoD's operational office of primary responsibility (OPR) for personnel recovery, a dedicated liaison officer to the combatant command.
Qualifications
This is a GG-14 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-14 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Senior" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-14 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job.
To qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements describes in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include: knowledge of a wide range of concepts, principles, and practices in Personnel Recovery to include doctrine, policy, guidance, operational planning processes, planning and execution of strategic-level Tier 1 exercises, and specialized technical capabilities.
Incumbent must be able to explain highly complex and detailed information, concepts and capabilities in a clear, concise manner and then integrate into customer products and processes.
Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. AND 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 and expertise in training, sustainment, exercise, and force enabling mechanisms supporting national level capabilities to include Integrated Joint Special Technical Operations (IJSTO), Alternative Compensatory Control Measures (ACCM) programs, operations security, DoD, and Joint Staff sensitive security programs and risk analysis.
Strong ability to manage sensitive matters and/or complex problems, make key contributions to group efforts and exercise appropriate leadership and initiative.
- Extensive knowledge and extensive experience in military staffing, planning and operations, working with OSD, the Joint Staff, the Services, the combatant commands, their components and interagency organizations to interpret doctrine, plans, policies and procedures to provide staff-level guidance for personnel recovery matters.
- Very strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills, including adaptability and resilience. Strong ability to work both independently and in a team or collaborative environment. Builds and develops broad professional working relationships within and outside of the immediate work area in support of JPRA functions and initiatives.
- Master ability to listen to, clarify, and convey understanding of others' ideas, comments and questions as well as ability to integrate and build upon diverse opinions in a manner that encourages the development of integrated solutions and strategies. Strong ability to develop effective plans for complex projects, taking into account a diverse range of considerations and ensuring that the activities can be successfully completed.
- Master ability to communicate complex information clearly, concisely and in a manner that is targeted to and meets the needs of varied audiences with different perspectives and objectives.
- Ability to apply decision making techniques in complex situations to include anticipating and recognizing best practices and choosing options to maximize benefits to the customer, JPRA and the DoD. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED: 1. Position is designated special-sensitive and requires eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
- Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. 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.
Major Duties
PRIMARY PURPOSE CONT: This position serves as the Director's representative and spokesperson to advise and assist the combatant command in the operational implementation of joint personnel recovery policy, strategy, doctrine, plans, and requirements. The incumbent advises and assists the combatant commander in developing Personnel Recovery programs, implementing Department of Defense (DoD) Personnel Recovery policy, and fulfilling JPRA's responsibilities.
This position works throughout the combatant command and JPRA staffs as required to further the DoD and JPRA's personnel recovery related goals and objectives.
This position relays critical/relevant information to the Director and applicable JPRA Division Chiefs as appropriate, synchronizes with the JPRA J3 for day-to-day operations and reports to JPRA J3 administratively. DUTY 1: Represents the JPRA Director and serves as JPRA's focal point for all Personnel Recovery issues and activities within the combatant command. Provides senior-level liaison at the staff officer and executive levels to synchronize Personnel Recovery efforts with the combatant command staff.
Provides combatant command insights to the JPRA Director and staff to actively support JPRA priorities and projects. DUTY 2: Serves as an advisor to the combatant commander, staff, and subordinate commands on Personnel Recovery doctrine, planning, operations, training and readiness policy, programs and procedures. Utilizing tacit expertise and providing reach back for institutional expertise from the JPRA staff, assists the combatant commander and staff in developing, publishing, and maintaining an integrated Personnel Recovery program IAW DoD policy and joint doctrine that supports DoD activities and operations within their area of responsibility.
DUTY 3: Assesses combatant command Personnel Recovery programs, gathers requirements and applies technical expertise to evaluate possible solutions to address client needs. Identifies gaps within the DOTMLPF-P, articulates the risk if gaps are not addressed and proposes courses of action to address gaps. Coordinates between the combatant command and JPRA to advance and institutionalize JPRA capability development and other DoD efforts.
Ensures Personnel Recovery specific requirements are inserted in appropriate combatant command policy, planning and execution documents.
How You Will Be Evaluated
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.
Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The 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. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.
Additional Information
Important Overseas Information: Applicants interested in applying for overseas locations please click here to review important information regarding the exceptional family member program. 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. 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. Selectees who physically reside permanently in the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during the entire recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) and selected for employment in the foreign area are eligible to receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, Post Allowance, Home Leave, etc. (subject to approval) Selectees who physically reside outside the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during any step of the recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) will have foreign area benefits eligibility be determined on a case by case basis.
How to Apply
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 04/15/2026 To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12925913 To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1.
Your Resume. If you submit more than one resume, only the most recent will be reviewed. The "most recent" is considered the resume with the latest timestamp. Resumes may not exceed two pages. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors.
Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. Additional information on how to complete or update your resume may be located here. For qualification determination your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present).
If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient, and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09.
Current Federal Civilian Employees may list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy.
Your name, first and last, MUST be included on your resume.
- A complete Application Questionnaire
- Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name.
- Help recruiters find you. Make your resume and profile searchable, which means recruiters may contact you about possible jobs. Additional information may be located here.
- Return Rights: Per AFI 36-1101 - DCIPS employees have no statutory right of return to the previous position, unit, or geographic location. PLEASE
NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.
You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.
Required Documents
The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming.
Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming. Online Application: Questionnaire Resume: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts.
You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on resume requirements can be located under "How To Apply". Transcripts/Registration/License: If qualifying on education/position requires education, you must submit copies of your transcripts and if required for the position, submit an active, current registration/license.
Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees (includes current Air Force employees): You must submit a legible copy/copies of your last or most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. The SF-50, block 24 must contain "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a "1". Employees eligible under an OPM approved interchange agreement, block 34 may contain a "1" or "2".
Promotion Consideration: If you wish to be considered as a promotion candidate and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one-year time-in-grade requirements.
You will need to provide additional SF-50s which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within-Grade, Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old). OCONUS - Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees (includes current Air Force employees): You must submit a legible copy of a SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. The SF-50, block 24 must contain "1" or "2" and block 34 must be a"1". Employees eligible under an OPM approved interchange agreement, block 34 may contain a "1" or "2".
NOTE: For OCONUS employees who claim eligibility MSP or Family Member Preference, your SF-50 may contain a "3" in block 24 and a "2" in block
- OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS: Performance Appraisals for Current Federal Civilian Employees - Most recent performance appraisals (dated within last 3 years) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable. Awards for Current Federal Civilian employees - List any awards received within the last 3 years on the resume.
Note: Applicant must not submit award Notification of Personnel Actions (SF50s).