Program Analyst
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Job Location:
Eglin Air Force Base, FL - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 89508 - 116362
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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SUMMARY:
PRIMARY PURPOSE: To serve as the 53d Wings (WG) liaison for all Operational Tests (OT). Position has direct liaison authority with several Major Commands (MAJCOMs) US Air Force Warfare Center (USAFWC) Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center (AFOTEC) Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC); MAJCOMs include Air Combat Command (ACC) Air Force Material Command (AFMC) and Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC). Additional purpose is to apply test planning/programming expertise to plan organize and design applicable policies and procedures for the establishment senior level review of assigned project and programs. Assists as principal unit liaison with all program management and test planning flights within the 53d WG.
DUTIES:
- Applies Air Force military rated aviator/AF Aerospace Management experience to analyze evaluate and develop recommendations to resolve substantive problems of effectiveness and efficiency of work operations in the planning programming and execution of OT.
- Document planning and program decisions in appropriate forms to meet Air Force MAJCOM and 53d WG requirements.
- Actively participates in strategic planning to improve organizational direction and focus using strategic planning tool and techniques.
- Prepares and delivers oral presentations such as briefings training sessions consultations and strategy sessions with other staff service functions and activities to secure cooperation resolve controversial matters and convey information relative to proposed changes in assignments.
Conditions of employment
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service see
- This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
- Upon completion of your probationary/trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- May travel by military or commercial air to conferences meetings or other function away from duty site.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
Qualifications
CONDITIONS OF EMPLYMENT (CONTINUED)
- Related military rated aviator/AF Aerospace Management experience meeting the definition in AFMAN 11-402 (Aviation and Parachutist Service Aeronautical Ratings and Aviation Badges) and DAFI 11-412 (Flying Operations-Aircrew Management) is requested; but can be substituted by DAFI 21-101 (Production Superintendent) and DAFI 21-101 (MXS Supervision Superintendent).
- 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.
In order to qualify you must meet the SPECIALIZED experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions Administrative and Management Positions- Management and Program Analysis (0343)
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 (or higher) grade level or equivalent (may have been obtained in the federal service military or public sector). Examples of specialized experience include- Knowledge in the application of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations toward development and/or improvement of critical command plans and programs for conducting major operations such as war mobilization rescue mission and flying operations deployment rescue flying training systems both manned and unmanned foreign military sales acquisition PPBS special operations or similar operations; Knowledge of military command structure missions programs and organizational relationships and program goals and objectives the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions as related to actual events; and Knowledge of the various command entities involved in overall planning and execution of operations and evaluations.
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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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:
- Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to participate in the assessment and improvement of command level plans and programs for conducting major operations such as war mobilization deployment PPBS exercise flying training systems both manned and unmanned foreign military sales acquisition special operations rescue or similar operations.
- Knowledge of Air Force and command program goals and objectives; the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones; methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions related to actual events: and the relationship of the various command entities involved in overall program planning and execution of military operations and evaluations.
- Knowledge of the application of AF military rated aviator/AF Aerospace Management related expertise as it applies to assigned programs; and assigned weapons systems.
- Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies and preparing solutions to resolve substantive problems and issues of effectiveness and efficiency of work operations in a major command program.
- Ability to apply military rated/aerospace management related experience and expertise to assigned programs and/or weapons systems.
- Ability to plan organize and negotiate effectively with senior analysts and management to accept and implement recommendations where proposals involve substantial resources and require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures and communicate effectively both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relationships.
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
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
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.
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.
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.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Data Collection
- Military Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Earned Value Management
- Sharepoint
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Financial Management
- Contracts
