PROGRAM ANALYST

Description:

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Requirements:

Conditions of Employment Continued:

• The position routinely requires travel away from the normal duty station via commercial or military aircraft. The
  incumbent may be expected to travel on short notice, often to high-level meetings with other DoD, DoS,
  USSOCOM, Air Force Services, and Coalition partners.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use. This position has
  been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing
  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. Incumbent of this
  position is subject to the possibility of a random drug test.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Security
  Clearance. This position is designated Special Sensitive and requires eligibility for access to Sensitive
  Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top
  Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A nondisclosure
  agreement must be signed.

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 in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes expert knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of wing level plans, programs, requirements and basing actions for conducting major operations such as war, mobilization, deployment, exercise, PPBS, acquisition, special operations, or similar operations. Prior military experience as a pilot, navigator, air crew member or Special Operations Forces (SOF) operator is highly desirable. Knowledge of agency and command program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions related to actual events; and the relationship of the various command and wing entities involved in overall program planning and execution of military operations and evaluations. Comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of Congressional/DoD/USAF policies/regulations/laws used to formulate Irregular Warfare requirements, near-peer conflict superiority, Non-Standard Aviation (NSAv) and AFSOC Power Projection Wing (PPW) requirements, Flying training Unit (FTU) requirements, and Programmed Ground Training (PGT), acquisitions, financial management, manpower and personnel, budgeting, programming, contingency and war planning, and mobility planning and operations. Knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations. Knowledge of organization, programs, missions, functions, and investigative techniques of the parent military command. Thorough knowledge of programs, operations, objectives and policies of management and organizational techniques, systems, and procedures in performing a wide variety of analytical studies and projects related to management improvement, productivity improvement, management controls, and long-range management and methods improvement.


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. Expert knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement
   of wing level plans, programs, requirements and basing actions for conducting major operations such as war,
   mobilization, deployment, exercise, PPBS, acquisition, special operations, or similar operations. Prior military
   experience as a pilot, navigator, air crew member or Special Operations Forces (SOF) operator is highly desirable.
2. Knowledge of agency and command program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key events and
   milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions related to actual events; and the
   relationship of the various command and wing entities involved in overall program planning and execution of
   military operations and evaluations.
3. Knowledge of the application of Air Force military rated operations or SOF operations expertise, as it applies to
   assigned programs and assigned weapons systems. Skill to plan, organize, develop, and conduct studies and projects, making recommendations on substantive operating programs, and collaborate effectively with others to develop solutions, coordinate with affected leadership and implement recommendations.
4. Ability to analyze, plan and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program
   requirements and objectives within available resources. Skill to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to gain cooperation from others through tact, courtesy, and diplomacy.
5. Comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of Congressional/DoD/USAF policies/regulations/laws used to
   formulate Irregular Warfare requirements, near-peer conflict superiority, Non-Standard Aviation (NSAv) and
   AFSOC Power Projection Wing (PPW) requirements, Flying training Unit (FTU) requirements, and Programmed
   Ground Training (PGT), acquisitions, financial management, manpower and personnel, budgeting, programming,
   contingency and war planning, and mobility planning and operations.
6. Skill and knowledge in handling, processing, and storing highly classified, compartmented information to include
   the ability to advise the 492 SOW Commander on classified program issues. Expert knowledge of joint special operations command relationships between DOD, USSOCOM, JSOC, and Geographic Combatant Commands, TSOCs, and the capabilities of joint force specialized aviation and the logistical support needed to deploy weapons systems worldwide. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a medium sized organization as a first level supervisor.

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.