SUPERVISORY PROGRAM ANALYST

Duties

• As Division Chief, the incumbent plans, organizes, and exercises full strategic oversight for the activities of the Production and Operations Management Division, directing highly complex, DAF-wide programs of significant interest to senior DoD and Air Force leadership.
• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
• As the principal representative and advocate for AETC's production and operations management programs, the incumbent is charged with establishing, developing, and maintaining effective working relationships with senior leaders across HQ USAF, MAJCOMs, the National Guard Bureau, Sister Services, and other DoD and federal agencies.
• The incumbent provides expert technical guidance and management advisory services on all assigned programs.

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
• 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.
• This is a centrally managed position in the Operations career field.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft/vehicle to conferences, meetings, or functions away from the duty office/location. Travel may include overnight stays.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance.
• This is a Supervisory Position. A 1-year supervisory probationary period is required if applicant selected has not previously met this requirement.

Qualifications

Conditions of Employment (cont.):

• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction 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.
• Key Position. The duties of this position meet all requirements as a category 4 designation, and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the parent Federal Agency or office to function effectively. This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and cannot become a member of the Ready Reserve. (IAW: DoDD 1200.7, "Screening the Ready Reserve")

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 of advanced program management concepts, principles, and methodologies to direct and oversee large-scale, DAF-wide military training and education programs; Expert knowledge of the policies, operational requirements, and strategic objectives related to DAF Technical Training, initial skills production, Special Warfare training and operations, and the U.S. Air Force Nuclear enterprise, including the Personnel Reliability Assurance Program (PRAP); Comprehensive knowledge of the mission, roles, organizational structures, and operations of DoD, DAF, and AETC, and a mastery of the processes for requirements determination, resource allocation (PPBE), and policy formulation; Skill in directing the design and execution of complex analytical studies to evaluate the effectiveness of major training programs, identify systemic issues, and prepare solutions for broad, critical DAF mission areas; Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions of a major organization through subordinate supervisors, and the ability to mentor, motivate, and appraise a diverse workforce of senior military and civilian personnel; Ability to lead, influence, and negotiate effectively with senior management officials to accept and implement recommendations involving substantial resources and extensive changes in established concepts and procedures. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, both orally and in writing.

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:

Mastery of advanced program management concepts, principles, and methodologies to direct and oversee large-scale, DAF-wide military training and education programs.

Expert knowledge of the policies, operational requirements, and strategic objectives related to DAF Technical Training, initial skills production, Special Warfare training and operations, and the U.S. Air Force Nuclear enterprise, including the Personnel Reliability Assurance Program (PRAP).

Comprehensive knowledge of the mission, roles, organizational structures, and operations of DoD, DAF, and AETC, and a mastery of the processes for requirements determination, resource allocation (PPBE), and policy formulation.

Skill in directing the design and execution of complex analytical studies to evaluate the effectiveness of major training programs, identify systemic issues, and prepare solutions for broad, critical DAF mission areas.

Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions of a major organization through subordinate supervisors, and the ability to mentor, motivate, and appraise a diverse workforce of senior military and civilian personnel.

Ability to lead, influence, and negotiate effectively with senior management officials to accept and implement recommendations involving substantial resources and extensive changes in established concepts and procedures. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, both orally and in writing.

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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