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Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the senior technical expert in hands-on delivery of UX/HCD services, design prototyping, wireframing, user research testing, and event facilitation driven by design/futurist exercises to solve complex problems with diverse stakeholders. Responsibilities Senior Interaction Designer. Interaction Design Expert. Develops and delivers human-centered design/customer experience/user experience academic courses and technical training. Conducts strategic engagements and messaging representing the Air Force's design center at executive levels within the government and industry. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Information Technology (IT) Management Series, GS-2210 (Alternate A). https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/? Experience: Must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving AND one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12 (or equivalent in other pay systems) which includes application of a wide range of technology principles, concepts, methods, advancements, policies, design, development, integration techniques, testing methods sufficient to conduct feasibility studies, testing and applications. Ability to lead teams in solving complex problems by integrating diverse technologies into new forms, resolving interoperation issues, and translating/transforming business process and technology integration while bridging new programs/processes back into existing architectures. 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-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 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: Expert knowledge of human-centered design/customer experience/user experience and modern product development methods to solve very difficult problems ranging from policy, process, and technique, to fielding complex technical applications requiring the integration of multiple disruptive technologies in an effective manner across the Air Force enterprise. Mastery knowledge hands-on user experience design practice with proven skills in interaction design, prototyping and wireframing, user research development, and user testing. Expert knowledge of the business impact of the application of human-centered design/customer experience/user experience to IT and non-IT industry and the ability to clearly articulate operational effectiveness, developmental cost savings, business agility gained, reduction in operational training (and associated costs), and improved organizational and personnel performance. Expert knowledge of using human-centered design/customer experience/user experience to map emerging/disruptive technologies to enterprise use-cases and characterizing opportunities for the largest mission impact, most meaningful improvement to mission, and value for the investment. Expert knowledge of working with diverse industries and partners, small, medium, and large-sized, to harness their agile nature and emerging technologies. Knowledge of, and skill in applying program management processes, in particular scaling and transitioning prototype products/capabilities to long-term sustainment organizations to ensure their longevity supporting the current and future needs of the Air Force. Skill and ability to speak and write effectively, to address highly complex technical and controversial issues (frequently in terms understandable to non-technical personnel), develop and deliver human-centered design/customer experience/user experience courseware, prepare and give briefings, chair meetings, and prepare reports and statements for senior military (General Officer/SES), government, and private sector management officials 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. Education Additional Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. 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. Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position. 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. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. 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