SUPERVISORY PROGRAM ANALYST

Duties

The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as Chief, Forces Integration Branch at Headquarters United States Air Forces in Europe-United States Air Forces Africa (HQ USAFE-AFAFRICA), managing a diverse portfolio of command programs, utilizing operational program management and/or program analysis expertise in developing and disseminating policies and execution related to Forces Integration, and providing expert guidance and advice to the division chief, director, and commander.

• Applies Air Force operations program management and/or program analysis expertise; develops, interprets, and implements policies and procedures to provide planning, programming, and execution guidance to facilitate the integration of forces assigned to or supported by the air component, and identifies and implements solutions to resource challenges as they emerge.
• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities to execute branch mission areas.
• Prepares and presents high-level briefings for senior executive decision-making, and presents business case analyses and recommendations for decision on high-level, international force integration programs.
• Maintains a continuous liaison with NATO, OSD, Joint Staff, Air Staff, other MAJCOM, HQ USEUCOM, HQ USAFRICOM, other service component headquarters counterparts, Wing/Group/Squadron leaders, MAJCOM functional counterparts, and international partners to execute MAJCOM forces integration activity

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 OCONUS 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
• Employees and family members requiring medical/dental care in the overseas location are responsible for obtaining/paying for care. Access for these members to military medical/dental treatment facilities is on space-available/reimbursable basis only.
• 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.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• Air Force operations experience is highly desirable.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET Security Clearance.
• The employee performs other duties as required by the Chief, Bases and Forces Division.
• This is a Supervisory Position - A 1-year supervisory probationary period is required if applicant selected has not previously met this requirement.
• This is a Centrally Managed Position in the Operations Career Field.

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.

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, Administration 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-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of command level plans and programs for conducting major operations such as rescue, mission and flight operations, tactical airlift, deployment, mobilization, exercise, flying training systems both manned and unmanned, rescue, foreign military sales, PPBE, acquisition, special operations, or similar operations. Knowledge Experience in interacting with foreign government and multi-governmental agencies and personnel to develop, coordinate, and implement new or revised operations, support, and/or joint-use agreements; Knowledge of combatant command, Air Force, and major command program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions related to actual events; and the relationship of the various command entities involved in overall program planning and execution of military operations.

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:

Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of command level plans and programs for conducting major operations such as rescue, mission and flight operations, tactical airlift, deployment, mobilization, exercise, flying training systems both manned and unmanned, rescue, foreign military sales, PPBE, acquisition, special operations, or similar operations.

Knowledge Experience in interacting with foreign government and multi-governmental agencies and personnel to develop, coordinate, and implement new or revised operations, support, and/or joint-use agreements; Knowledge of combatant command, Air Force, and major command program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions related to actual events; and the relationship of the various command entities involved in overall program planning and execution of military operations.

Ability to plan, organize, and lead others in studies or projects and to negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations, where proposals involve substantial resources, and require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures.

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 executive management use and decision-making.

Ability to interface with and present both written and oral information to non-technical managers, expert analysts, and senior level officials, in a clear, concise and persuasive manner; Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of subordinates to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources. Ability to negotiate complex issues and maintain good working relationships with diverse groups within the Air Force, other services, combatant commands, OSD, and when required, inter- and intra-command working groups.

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

Important Overseas Information: Applicants interested in applying for overseas locations please click to review important information regarding the exceptional family member program.

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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.

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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Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.

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