Program Analyst

The primary purpose of this position is: to serve as Deputy Chief Operations Support Branch (A30S) at the MAJCOM level. Provide Air Force military expertise in planning developing and disseminating programming policies and guidelines for development of readiness plans exercises and evaluations that include Crisis Action Team (CAT) tasking during exercises mobilization and contingency operations and Humanitarian Relief Operations (HUMRO).

Duties

• Applying Air Force operational military planning experience analyzes develops and evaluates detailedplans goals and objectives for long-range implementations of assigned major command programs(s).
• Documents planning and programming decisions in appropriate formats to meet Air Force and Major Command requirements.
• Actively participates in strategic planning to improve organizational direction and focus using strategic planning tools and techniques.
• Documents planning and programming decisions/recommendations in appropriate formats to meet Air Force and Major Command requirements.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service see
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• This position has been designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment and participation in random drug testing
• May travel by military or commercial air to conferences meeting or other functions away from duty site.
• Prior completion of the Air Force Signature Management Course (SMC) is desired.
• Mobility Agreement is required. Individual selected must sign a mobility agreement as a condition of employment. Work may require occasional travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
• If authorized PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements may be found at: of Employment cont.
  The duties of this position meets all requirements as a category 4 key designation and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the parent Federal Agency or office to function effectively. This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and CAN NOT become a member of the Ready Reserve. (IAW: DoDD 1200.7 Screening the Ready Reserve).
  
  Qualifications
  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 Series 0343
  
  SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent (may have been obtained in the federal service military or public sector). Example of specialized experience includes knowledge of Air Force methods and policy for the analysis and improvement of plans and programs; knowledge of Air Force and command program goals and objectives the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones; knowledge of the Crisis Action Team (CAT) planning system and experience with planning/execution and readiness reporting systems; knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of critical
  command plans and programs for participating in or conducting major operations such as mission and flight operations apportionment of combat forces deployment mobilization and contingency operations; knowledge of and skill in MAJCOM level deployment management process as it applies to assigned programs and associated combat support requirements; knowledge and skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies ad preparing solutions to especially broad important and severe military operational and contingency areas; knowledge and ability to plan organize and develop studies or projects and to negotiate with management to accept and implement recommendations where the proposals involve substantial resources and require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures; knowledge of written and oral communication sufficient to negotiate for the use of designed plans and resolutions.
  
  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.
  
  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 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 foreign military sales acquisition weapon system/training device upgrade/modification special operations rescue or similar operations.
  2. 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 DoD acquisition process.
  3. Knowledge of the application of Air Force flight and ground operations as it applies to assigned programs and weapons systems.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relationship.
  
  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

  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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