MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYST

Duties

• Serves as an Air Force CI2 and Lessons Learned (LL) Subject Matter Expert (SME) and key Black Belt consultant. Advises commanders and their staffs in implementing a CI2/LL approach to solve problems that contribute to the effectiveness, efficiency, enterprise replication, cost savings/avoidance, and other improvement of operations related to the unit's mission.
• Maintains awareness of changes in mission requirements and external factors that impact the unit. Assists in development of Strategic Alignment (SA) and/or Enterprise Value Stream Analysis (EVSAs) to ensure organizational strategic roadmap for process improvement initiatives is aligned with strategic priorities.
• Serves as the Black Belt practitioner, mentor, and trainer responsible for leading complex projects that often cross organizational boundaries. Completes appropriate CI2 training and certification in accordance with timelines per applicable Instructions.
• As the primary innovation consultant, assists the Commander in fostering a culture of innovation in the unit by leveraging innovation methodology to support Airmen in accelerating actionable opportunities to enhance implementation and rapid replication of novel ideas and best practices. Guides/coaches innovators through the ideation process, and unit leadership through the evaluation/implementation process.
• Serves as the organizational OPR for all Lessons Learned (LL) activities. Manages LL program for the unit to collect, validate, disseminate, and resolve observations.

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
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• The incumbent will be expected to complete all requirements for practitioner certification within established program guidelines and timelines if not already CPI Black Belt certified
• As necessary, may be required to work an uncommon tour of duty to meet special or essential unscheduled activities, with brief advance notice
• The incumbent may be required to fly in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary/permanent duty assignments (TDY)
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearances
• Certification as a CPI/LSS Black Belt with experience as a Green Belt trainer, coach and mentor is highly desirable for recruitment but not required for appointment to this position
• Limited area of consideration to current permanent AF Internal or AF DCIPS Candidates and Interagency Career Transition Plan (ICTAP)

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.

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 having expert knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and an understanding of how to apply them to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of resource utilization, programs and processes, including the ability to direct complex studies requiring advanced analytical and statistical methods and techniques to develop new theories as to the root causes of poor performance and to design innovative or experimental solutions. Can effectively negotiate with stakeholders and management to gain acceptance for the implementation of recommended solutions.

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. Demonstrated skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to a broad range of functional areas related to CPI, e.g. Lean, Six Sigma, benchmarking, metric/statistical analysis, and value stream mapping.

2. Knowledge of component/command or equivalent organizational structure and its supporting/supported elements and programs, mission, policies, goals, and philosophies.

3. Demonstrated experience in developing innovative and feasible solutions to complex issues in which the boundaries are broad and difficult to determine in advance.

4. Ability to integrate and coordinate multiple and related missions, functions, subjects, issues, and situations across echelons (or equivalent) to present and recommend solutions in a logical, cohesive format.

5. Knowledge of effective training principles, techniques, and tools required to design, develop, instruct, evaluate, improve and conduct training/course content.

6. Ability to research, interpret, develop and advocate component/command or equivalent organization laws, regulations, policies, and programs.

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.

ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• This is an AF key management position in which the incumbent may be required, on occasion, to manage and participate in higher level process improvement activities which often cut across organizational boundaries and produce positive impacts to AF Enterprise level process outputs.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

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 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 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 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.

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