PROGRAM ANALYST

Duties

• Applies Air Force systems program analysis and special operations knowledge, to manage the acquisition, fielding and sustainment of AFSOC manned ISR platforms and supporting systems.
• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
• Documents planning and programming decisions in appropriate formats to meet Air Force and Major Command requirements.
• Actively participates in strategic planning to improve organizational direction and focus using strategic planning tools and techniques.

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
• 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 or commercial aircraft in the performance of assigned duties.
• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). CTB 3 OCT 22
• Previous special tactics or rated/non-rated operational aircrew experience in AF SOF weapon systems is desirable.
• Completion of RQM 110 is highly desirable but must be completed within 6 months of appointment to the position.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing.

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-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes expert knowledge of AFSOC's special operations aircraft and missions, command structure, programs, organizational relationships, program goals and objectives, AFSOC's Requirements Board and Council, and policy and procedures for the Air Force Requirements Oversight Council (AFROC), and the USSOCOM's Special operations Command Requirements Evaluation Board (SOCREB); expert knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of critical command level plans, programs, and requirements for participating in or conducting major operations such as war, mission and flying operations, deployment, mobilization, PPBS, acquisition, special operations, exercise, rescue, foreign military sales, contingency, long-range strategy for the beddown of new aircraft, rebasing concepts, tactical and strategic airlift, training, or similar operations; expert knowledge of the DoD, Joint Staff, Air Force, USSOCOM, and AFSOC requirements regulations: DoD 5000, CJCSI 3170, Joint Capabilities Integrations and Development System (JCIDS) Manual, USSOCOM Dir 71-4, AFI 10-601, and AFSOCI 10-601 to address the development of initial capabilities documents (ICD), capability development documents (CDD), and capabilities production documents (CPD).

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-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 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 a wide range of qualitive and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of command level plans and programs for conducting major operations such as war, mobilization, deployment, exercises, rescue, foreign military sales, PPBS, acquisition contracting, special operations, or similar operations.

Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.

Ability to plan, organize, and direct and lead the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization to accept and implement recommendations, where proposals involve substantial resources and require extensive changes in established requirements, concepts and procedures.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy.

Knowledge of the policies, regulations, and instruction concerning the joint capabilities integration and development system process, and capabilities review and risk assessment.

Skill to plan, organize, and direct in critical aspects of requirements generation, mission needs validation, contracting, financial management, configuration control, test, and advanced concept technology demonstrations.

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.

Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.

Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition.

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 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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is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click .

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