Institutional Competencies
Competencies gained at Tactical Expertise and
Operational Competence levels
Focus on Organizational leadership skills
Employing Military Capabilities
Operational and Strategic Art
Unit, Air Force, Joint and Coalition Capabilities
Non-Adversarial Crisis Response
Enterprise Perspective
Enterprise Structure and Relationships
Government Organization and Processes
Global, Regional and Cultural Awareness
Strategic Communication
Managing Organizations and Resources
Resource Stewardship
Change Management
Continuous Improvement
Strategic Thinking
Vision
Decision Making
Adaptability
Institutional Skills
Technical Competencies on Force Structure and
Integration
Technical Competencies on Unified, Joint, Multi-
National and Inter-agency Operations
Resource Allocation
Management of Complex Systems
Conceptual Competence in Creating Policy and Vision
Interpersonal Skills Emphasizing Consensus Building
and Influencing Peers and Policy Makers
Institutional Education and Training
New Employee Orientation
First Time Supervisors Course
AFPC Leadership Training
Strategic Leadership Education
Defense Senior Leader Development Program
Senior Developmental Education: AWC (Residence,
Non-residence), ICAF, DSLDP, AFIT, Academic
Programs, Fellowships
Mentorship Program Mentor
General Competencies
Financial Management
Personnel Management
Systems Integration
General Skills
Advanced Decision Making
Engage in creative, Innovative Thinking for New
Solutions/Options
Advanced Communication Skills
Manage Entire Functions
Think and Work Across Boundaries
Drive Transformation
Maintain Geo-political Awareness
Build Coalitions and Communications
Understand and Execute Budgets
Education
Masters Degree*
Doctorate
* IA team members are encouraged to participate in
the Civilian Tuition Assistance Program.
Functional Competencies
Intermediate/Advanced level of experience in a
second IA functional area
Advanced knowledge in IA disciplines
Extensive knowledge of Security Cooperation
programs and procedures
Knowledge of Strategic Planning, policy
development, and IA strategy as it relates to
MILDEP, DoD, and National Security strategic
plans
Broad knowledge of National Level Policies and
Strategic Plans
Broad understanding of fiduciary responsibility of
IA appropriations
Functional Education and Training
Advanced Security Cooperation course (i.e.,
SAM-CF, SAM-CM, SAM-AT, SAM-CR, etc.)
Advanced development courses in IA discipline
(i.e., Logistics, Acquisition, etc.)
Specialized Security Cooperation courses offered
by DoD agencies
Level III IA Certification
Experience
10-15 years experience in IA coded position
2+ Cross-Functional Assignments
MAJCOM, Air Staff, NAF, SAF/HAF
Directorate/Division Chief/Deputy
Overseas Assignment, Cross Service
STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT TEMPLATE: GS 14-15
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Institutional Competencies
Competencies gained at Tactical Expertise level
Focus on interpersonal and team (People/Team)
leadership skills
Leading People
Develop and Inspire Others
Takes Care of People
Diversity
Fostering Collaborative Relationships
Build Teams and Coalitions
Negotiating
Institutional Skills
Technical and Tactical Ability to Synchronize Systems
and Organizations
Sophisticated Problem Solving
Interpersonal Skills Emphasizing Influencing Others
Through Communication
Shaping Organizational Structure
Directing Operations of Complex Systems
Tailored Resources to Organizations or Programs
Establishing Policies that Foster a Healthy Command
Climate
Institutional Education and Training
New Employee Orientation
First Time Supervisors Course
Civilian Acculturation Leadership Training
BDE: SOS (Residence)
OPM/AFPC Leadership Training
Intermediate Developmental Education: ACSC
(Residence, Non-residence, Distance Learning
Masters), ELDP, AFIT, Academic Programs,
Fellowships
Squadron Director Course
Mentorship Program Mentee/Mentor
General Competencies
Financial Management
Personnel Management
Systems Integration
General Skills
Program Management
Advanced Problem Solving
Team Building
Analytical Ability
Advanced People Skills
Project Management
Time Management
Education
Bachelors Degree*
Masters Degree*
* IA team members are encouraged to participate in
the Civilian Tuition Assistance Program.
Functional Competencies
Introductory/Intermediate level of experience in a
second IA functional area
Intermediate/Advanced knowledge in IA discipline
(i.e., Logistics, Acquisition, Program
Management, etc.)
Broad knowledge of the IA community and
operations of other governmental agencies and
functions
Knowledge of Security Cooperation policy and
specific program procedures
Functional Education and Training
Specialized Security Cooperation course offered
by DISAM or DoD agency (i.e., SAM-E, SAM-C,
SAM-TO/TM, and Mid-East Orientation Course,
etc.)
Intermediate/Advanced development courses in
IA discipline (i.e., Logistics, Acquisition, etc.)
Level II IA Certification
Experience
5-9 years experience in IA coded position
1 Career Broadening Assignment
1 Cross-Functional Assignment
Organizational Mobility–minimum 3 assignments
in the same command
Squadron CC/Division Chief/Deputy
MAJCOM, Joint, Air Staff Action Officer
Flight/Office/Branch/Team Chief/Deputy
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OPERATIONAL DEVELOPMENT TEMPLATE: GS 9-13