PROGRAM ANALYST

Duties

• Analyzing and evaluating (on a quantitate or qualitative basis) the effectiveness of program operations in meeting established goals and objectives.
• Develops life cycle cost analyses of projects or performing cost benefit or economic evaluation of current or projected program efforts. Reviews programming documents and/or accesses the impact of external actions to determine their effect on the development, production and logistical support and to ensure that programs are within baseline and budgetary limitations.
• Analyzing management requirements to develop program or administrative reporting systems including the systems specifications, data gathering and analytical techniques and systems evaluation methodology.
• Analyzing and evaluating agency functions and activities being considered for conversion to contract operations.

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
• 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.
• The employee will be required to occasionally travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments away from the normal duty station.
• The position is designated for drug testing.
• The incumbent must have a valid driver's license at the time of entry on duty and maintain it during his/her entire period of employment.
• The employee may be required to receive specialized training in accordance with directives and requirements. Must maintain proficiency /certification/ qualification as required.
• Employee must obtain and maintain proper SECRET security clearance.
• Employee may be required to work overtime.
• Defense Acquisition Work Improvement Act (DAWIA) Program Management Level 1 is a requirement of this GS-11 position and must be achieved by the incumbent within one year of entrance into this position. Incumbent shall adhere to (Cont'd)
• (Cont'd) the guidelines and requirements of this certification program.

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 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-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of the principles, policies, legal requirements, and practices of services acquisition and program management to plan, organize, and manage critical aspects of the development, production, and/or deployment of systems, subsystems, equipment, and services. Knowledge of the activities and purpose of functional support personnel and ability to coordinate such aspects of acquisition as engineering, contracting, program control, configuration, test, manufacturing, and integrated logistics support to effectively implement program management and direction. Knowledge of the missions, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of the Department of Defense (DoD), Air Force, and user commands that govern, interface with, and/or influence the acquisition process and integrated life-cycle management. Knowledge of and the relationships between the missions, functions, goals, objectives, work processes, and sources of funding of assigned budget activities in order to relate needs and accomplishments of the organization to anticipated and actual dollar figures in the program's budget.

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EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position.?Or LL.M., if related. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts.
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COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts.

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-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 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 and ability to apply laws, principles, policies and practices involving planning, analyzing and/or evaluation the effectiveness of line or operating programs.

Knowledge of business, industrial management, contracting procedures, technical concepts, production practices and program management to evaluate contractor proposals and activities.

Knowledge of the missions, roles, functions, organization structures, and operation of the Department of Defense, Air Force, and other entities that govern acquisition processes and life cycle management.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relationships.

Ability to establish and maintain good relationships with individuals and groups within the office as well as outside the immediate work unit.

Ability to plan, organize, and manage critical aspects of research, development, production, and support of subsystems or equipment, and integrate, analyze, and manage a variety of acquisition functions and personnel in support of the process. Ability to utilize multiple computer applications including, but not limited to, word processing, spreadsheet, databases, presentation graphics, and electronic mail.

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

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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