MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYST

Duties

• Develops, interprets, and implements policies and procedures to provide planning, programming, and budget guidance to facilitate the identification and determination of alternative ways to achieve the best mix of cyber capabilities, forces, organizations, equipment, and support attainable, within fiscal, operational, and organizational constraints, for current and future mission accomplishment.
• Applies a wide range of current qualitative and/or quantitative methods and develops new methods for assessing and improving planning and programming effectiveness or improving the complex management processes and systems within which cyber plans and programs are formed.
• Performs supervisory personnel management responsibilities for a limited staff of four to six military members and civilian employees. Plans and schedules work to be accomplished by subordinates, adjusting short-term priorities as needed.
• Serves as cyber subject matter expert (SME) in developing various strategy and/or process-oriented concepts and programs in all subordinate cyber mission areas, including defensive cyber operations, offensive cyber operations, service support, cyber weapon systems, and the DoD Information Network

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
• 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.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance
• Incumbent is required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random drug testing for drug use.
• Work may require travel away from the normal duty station on military and commercial aircraft.
• This position meets the administrative exemption criteria for the Fair Labor Standards Act (5 CFR 551.206).
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET security clearance with an SCI background check.
• Superior Qualification may be authorized

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-14, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes mastery in applying a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for assessing and improving the effectiveness of cyber plans and programs in the broader ecosystem of operational programs. Comprehensive knowledge of the range of administrative laws, policies, regulations, and precedents applicable to the administration of Air Force and DOD cyber programs, goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key program events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the military value of cyber
programs, such that the incumbent can evaluate the content of new or modified legislation for projected impact on Air Force cyber programs and resources; knowledge of relationships with US Cyber Command, National Security Agency, various cyber-related OSD offices, joint, and other service cyber programs, as well as key Air Force functions supporting the full range of cyber missions.

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-14 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-15 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 the Department of Defense Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution System (PPBE), and Department of Air Force policy, procedures, and processes for developing Program Objectives Memoranda (POM), Budget Estimate Submissions and Financial Plans; and methods for developing budget forecasts, cost projections, financial exhibits, unfunded requirements justifications, POM narratives, offsets and disconnects, reclamas, and issue papers.

Knowledge of Air Force cyber program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key cyber operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions as related to actual cyber operational events.

Knowledge of the relationship of the various Air Force entities involved in overall planning and execution of military and cyber operations, and the way the PPBS process supports them.

Knowledge of Air Force cyber infrastructure and mission expertise as it applies to assigned programs, and knowledge of cyber weapon systems and the role of cyber in other major air and space missions

Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, draw conclusions, conduct analysis, devise recommended solutions, and package the entire process in briefings, papers, or reports suitable for top management use and decision-making.

Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy. Negotiates complex issues and maintains good working relationships.

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 . 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 for more information.

Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.

Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition.

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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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 .

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