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PROGRAM ANALYST

Department of the Air Force

Posted today
Top Secret
Unspecified
Unspecified
Management
HI (On-Site/Office)

Duties

Summary:
The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as a senior agency program analyst at HQ Pacific agency providing agency military rated aviator expertise in developing expert guidance and advice to agency, PACAF, COMPACAF as Theater Joint Forces Air Component Commander (TJFACC), on integrating 5th generation aircraft capabilities into theater operations, to include those of USAF, USN, USMC and partner nations within the Joint US Pacific Command (USPACOM) Area of Responsibility (AOR) synchronizing the bed down of the F-35.

Duties:
  • Applying agency military rated aviator expertise, advising a team of highly specialized rated aviators in developing, interpreting, and implementing policies and procedures directly related to the integration of 5th Generation aircraft capabilities in the Pacific AOR, to include, leading all efforts to bed down USAF F-35 capabilities within the PACAF AOR and, on behalf of the USPACOM TJFACC, guiding Joint, Ally, and Partner Nation F-35 synchronization and integration within the USPACOM AOR.
  • Develops new methods for testing and evaluating the effectiveness of integrating actions/processes in support of major agency missions and operational plans relating to 5th Generation aircraft capabilities for the Pacific AOR.
  • Using AF military rated aviator experience, prepares and presents high level briefings of conclusions, many being highly subjective and not readily susceptible to verification until actual operational situations are encountered relating to the integration of 5th Generation aircraft capabilities.
  • Maintains a continuous liaison with Air Staff, other service headquarters counterparts, other major command counterparts, USPACOM and its Service Components, DOD offices, partner nations, and industry to integrate 5th generation aircraft capabilities to ensure successful integration into AOR operational plans.
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 posn 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
  • Eligible for a Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA) which is subject to change without notice
  • Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
  • 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.
  • May travel by military or commercial air to conferences, meetings, and other functions away from the duty site.
  • AF military fighter rated aviator experience (e.g., pilot, navigator) is critical to the successful performance of the work.
  • Must possess and maintain a Top Secret/Special Compartmental Information (TS/SCI) clearance.
  • This is a key position. Incumbent must be removed from military recall status if alternatives for filling the position are not available.
  • This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.
  • This is a Centrally Managed position in the Operations career field.
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-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes the mastery of advanced management and organizational principles and practices and a comprehensive knowledge of planning, programming, and budgeting regulations, guidelines, and processes; and a thorough knowledge of Department of Defense and agency planning and management processes to provide 5th generation integration guidelines and advisory services in support to long-range agency war, mobilization, exercise, deployment, and similar operations planning efforts; Comprehensive knowledge of the Federal, DOD, and agency planning, programming, and budgeting process (PPBS); and thorough knowledge of agency program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions as related to actual events; High degree of skill in analyzing and comparing cost benefits, cost projections, budgetary tradeoffs, fiscal strategies, and programmatic factors to produce fully justified options that can be presented to higher levels of management for use in defending fiscal decisions; Ability to plan, organize, develop studies or projects and to negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations, where the proposals involve substantial agency resources, require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures, or may be in conflict with previous programming actions.

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-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 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:
  • Expert knowledge of the Department of Defense Planning, Programming, and Budgeting System (PPBS), and Department of agency policy, procedures, and schedules for developing Program Objectives Memoranda, Budget Estimate Submissions and Financial Plans in support of major war, mobilization, and other contingency and operational plans; and methods for developing budget forecasts, cost projections, financial exhibits, unfunded requirements justifications, POM narratives, offsets and disconnects, reclamas, and issue papers.
  • Mastery knowledge of agency program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions as related to actual events.
  • Subject Matter Expert for the Pacific AOR used in developing the relationship of the various component and international entities involved in overall planning and execution of military operations and evaluations, and the way the PPBS process supports them.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of agency military rated aviator (e.g., fighter pilot, agency Weapons School graduate/instructor) expertise as it applies to 5th Generation aircraft capabilities, advanced programs, special access programs, and knowledge of major weapons systems.
  • 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 effectively both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relations.
  • 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.

    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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