Summary About the Position: This position serves as an Operations Specialist, DE-0301-03 in Army Futures Command (AFC), Orders and Events Branch located in Austin, Texas. AFC exists to modernize the way the Army does business by creating a space of endless possibilities to explore, develop, and test new methods, organizations, and technologies. Visit us on www.armyfuturescommand.com and join the team leading the Army into the future! Responsibilities Responsible for managing, planning, preparing, and executing of the Army Futures Command (AFC) Orders and Events Branch operational functions, activities, reporting criteria, orders production; managing taskers, ceremonies, and special events. Report regular progress of operational matters to the Chief, Operations Officer. Implement subsequent guidance to mitigate and address unusual technical problems. Coordinate and synchronize day-to-day AFC Support Battalion (AFCSB) operations for events and services. Provide situational awareness for actions necessary to maintain health, life, safety and mission essential functions in accordance with AR 500-3, US Army Continuity of Operations Program Policy and Planning. Lead working groups and AFCSB staff through the Military Decision Making Process (MDMP) during operational planning and exercise design development. Coordinate and synthesize all staff inputs to the development of AFCSB plans and orders in areas concerning emergency management, antiterrorism and force protection issues. Coordinate and manage ceremonies and protocols for special events and distinguished visitors (DV). Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Researching mission requirements for input on developing Emergency and/or Contingency plans; 2) Developing and implementing After Action Reports; AND 3) Analyzing completed exercises for effectiveness and reporting status to management officials. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (DE-2/GS-11). Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this position, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) General Administration and Management Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. The following special programs/incentives may be offered if it is appropriate to the position being filled and in the best interest of the government: Student Loan Repayment- Advanced In-hire (offered to new Federal employees only) Advanced Leave Accrual (offered to new Federal employees only) Permanent change of station Entitlement (PCS) Relocation/Recruitment Incentives