SENIOR STAFF ANALYST

Duties

Directly responsible to the Division Chief for daily management of assigned portfolio. Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the assigned SAO portfolio, ensuring that work complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs.

Represents the SAO at Air Force, government organizations and other stakeholders meetings, working groups, conferences, etc. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with clients, management, co-workers, and staff analysts assigned to their portfolio.

As Senior Staff Analyst and subject matter expert, directs and organizes portfolio analytical input and prepares and presents high level briefings of conclusions, many being highly subjective and not readily susceptible to verification until actual operational situations are encountered.

Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to staff analysts regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• All new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period.
• 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
• Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• 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.

Qualifications

This is a GG-14 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-14 duties for the " Professional" work category are at the " Senior" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-14 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job.

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 for series 0301.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include: The analysis, review, and counsel required of this incumbent directly and substantially impacts the provision of essential support operations to spread-spectrum complex technical, professional, and administrative functions. Knowledge of a wide range of intelligence, security, technology, and automated systems concepts, principles, and practices in order to render recommendations significantly revising, interpreting, or developing critical AF policies or programs. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency.

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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 knowledge of DoD, National Security, and AF sensitive activities, policies, associated legislation, and directives to plan and develop relationships or guidance for application of complex procedures and to handle, protect, and maintain control of classified material and media..

Extensive knowledge and experience working with multiple stakeholders; strong understanding of program evaluation methods including an understanding of the need to be responsive to agency requests for data; detail-oriented and ability to keep accurate, well organized record; and experience evaluating performance and analyzing data/metrics, to develop collaborative relationships and manage project schedules and deadlines that run simultaneously.

Knowledge of: the substantive nature of agency programs and activities; analytical and evaluative methods and techniques for assessing program development or execution and improving organizational effectiveness and efficiency, to include basic budgetary and financial management principles and techniques as they relate to long range planning of programs and objectives.

Skill using various methodologies and sources, incumbent conducts qualitative and quantitative research by obtaining recent and relevant data using various sources (i.e. interview subjects, scan databases and internet), while leveraging customer insights and also seeking out peer-reviewed writings (i.e. articles, lesson learned, etc.). Incumbent will analyze or interpret data collected to present findings and recommendations, with an orientation toward action-oriented decision-making, in briefings and reports for senior agency level administrators and to other external organizations.

Excellent oral and written communication skills with a strong vocabulary and expertise in English usage; comfort with multiple and often complex writing assignments, styles and disciplines to effectively articulate, present and explain writing choices and to produce work quickly with attention to detail and strength in observing and managing deadlines.

Ability to demonstrate use of logic in structuring content and creative team strategic thinking, while being flexible to work carefully and quickly to meet program demands; see and think strategically (i.e. big picture) and be able to relate findings to senior agency level administrators and to other external organizations.

OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS:

• Position is designated special-sensitive and incumbent must be able to obtain and retain a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and may be subject to polygraph examination. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed
• Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing 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.
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
• The incumbent may be required to be available for other than normal duty hours to include weekends to support emergencies or crisis planning.
• At least five years of full-time experience working in an applied research setting, including at least two years in a management role desired.

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

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel Systems (DCIPS) position implemented under Section 504, Title V of Public Law 99-569, Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1987, as codified in Sec 1601, Chap 83 of Title 10 United States Code which sets forth Air Force policies and procedures for DCIPS. This position is in the Excepted Service.

DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.

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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.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

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Selectees who physically reside permanently in the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during the entire recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) and selected for employment in the foreign area are eligible to receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, Post Allowance, Home Leave, etc. (subject to approval)

Selectees who physically reside outside the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during any step of the recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) will have foreign area benefits eligibility be determined on a case by case basis.