PROGRAM ANALYST

Duties

Summary: The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the chief civilian exercising managerial authorities over the 492 Special Operations Wing Plans, Programs, requirements and basing actions, a complex Wing consisting of multiple AFSOC units with multiple Mission Design Series (MDS's) units executing diverse mission sets while engaged in operations with national level impact and/or national interest in major theatres around the world.

Duties:

• Fills in for Director, A58, in their absence. Plans, organizes, directs, and oversees plans and programmatic
  activities for the 492 SOW.
• Exercises personnel management responsibilities. The incumbent directs, coordinates, and oversees the work of
  military, civil service and/or contractor employees.
• Analyzes, develops, and evaluates detailed plans, goals, requirements, and objectives for long-range
  implementation of assigned major command program(s).
• Using SOF operational experience, actively participates in strategic planning to improve organizational
  direction and focus using strategic planning tools 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 assigned program(s).

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• 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: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Previous experience working with AFSOC and joint service specialized SOF operations activities and Special Access Programs (SAP), Special Technical Operations (STO) and compartmented programs is desirable.
• Due to the nature of the 492 SOW work, prior military experience as a pilot, navigator, air crew member or Special Operations Forces (SOF) operator is highly desirable.

Qualifications

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:

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

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