MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYST

Duties

The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as the senior analyst providing expertise in the planning, organizing and executing of analytical projects for The Inspector General as assigned to the Air Force Inspection Agency (AFIA), Enterprise Support Directorate (ET), Analysis Division.

DUTIES:

• Performs a broad range of complex and controversial qualitative and quantitative assessments of programs, policies and issues, which have major impact on Air Force policy, readiness, effectiveness and efficiency, these products facilitate the identification and determination of alternative ways to accomplish various missions across the Air Force's Major Commands
• Using knowledge of the IG enterprise, analytical expertise, continuous process improvement (CPI) and staff expertise, prepares position papers and presents high level briefings
• Performs Air Force inspections in Field Operating Agencies and Direct Reporting Units and augments the Oversight Team on inspections of conventional and nuclear capable units
• Represents Air Force Inspection Agency with a variety of installation and functional area organizations
• Maintains continuous liaison with Headquarters Air Force, Secretary of Air Force and other headquarters staff offices to ensure inspection activities and planning is consistent and integrated throughout the IG community
• Executes the operation and management of Self-Assessment, Exercise, Inspection, Security and Training programs for the Directorate and as necessary for the Agency

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
• 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 be required to travel by military and/or civilian aircraft in the performance of official duties
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance
• The ability to perform occasional overtime while occasionally being required to work in a variety of facilities and outside locations under various weather conditions
• Master's Degree in management or professional (i.e., engineering, science, mathematics) highly desired
• Experience within the Nuclear Enterprise is highly desired
• Overtime and/or emergency overtime may be required
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use
• This position is Centrally Managed under Operations career field
• The gaining unit may pay for PCS expenses

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, Management Analysis Series, GS-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 expert level knowledge of a wide range of advanced concepts, principles and practices in accomplishing qualitative and quantitative assessment in the Nuclear and conventional munitions career field; experience in the aggregation of large volumes of data from IG, Budget, Manpower and Readiness databases; and building policy level assessments of the efficiency and effectiveness of the Squadron, Wing and Command; expert knowledge of Operational Risk Management and skill in applying this knowledge to the development of new methods, approaches, or procedures.

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:

• Professional knowledge of the body of knowledge of the theory, principles, methods, practices and techniques of analysis of inspection along with the knowledge of research methods and assessment techniques to produce leading indicators on program health
• Expert knowledge and practical experience on continuous process improvement as well as the principles and techniques pertaining resources as they relate to organizational efficiency, effectiveness and operations. Expert knowledge on the generation and use of metrics.
• Knowledge of military service 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.
• 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. Ability to negotiate complex issues and maintain good working relationships.
• Knowledge in all major functional areas of the Air Force Inspection System to include Unit Effectiveness Inspections, Commander's Inspection Program, Management Inspections and data analysis used to provide senior leaders data-driven recommendations for improvement.

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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