PROGRAM ANALYST

Duties

• Manages, analyzes, evaluates, and coordinates operational plans for Air Force assets to execute battle rhythm and deliver versatile air and space power for combat support, contingencies, deployments, and exercises.
• Provides management advisory services on AF and Joint systems ensuring the efficient/effective deployment of AF forces in support of Air Force and Joint requirements.
• Prepares and presents high level studies and briefings of conclusive findings to senior AFPC leadership.
• Analyzes, develops, interprets, and implements policies and procedures to execute strategic plans, crisis action plans, and exercise requirements ensuring effective utilization of AF forces and resources.

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
• 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.
• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security clearance.
• Maybe required to work irregular tours of duty to include 12 hour shifts and overtime during contingency and AF/OC heightened operations.
• May be required to deploy to an alternate command and control station up to 30 days.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.

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-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge in Air Force methodology of the Air and Space Expeditionary Force for posturing forces and current presentation to the unified combatant commanders. Thorough knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of the command verification process in or conducting major operations such as apportionment of combat forces, deployment, mobilization, contingency operations, and JCS joint and MAJCOM exercises. Knowledge of Air Force, MAJCOM and military command structure, missions, TPFDD verifications, organizational relationships and verification goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions as related to actual events. Knowledge of the various command and Air Force entities involved in overall planning and execution of AEF operations and evaluations. Comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of operational, logistics, manpower, and personnel concepts to include ability to use DCAPES/JOPES.

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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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 Joint/Air Force Time Phased Forces and Deployment Data (TPFDD), DoD operational planning (OPLAN) and contingency planning, MAJCOM verification and AF reclama processes to include Reclama Processing Tool (RPT), JCS joint and MAJCOM exercise procedures and GCCS systems such as: Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES) to include JOPES Permission Application (JPERM); Deliberate and Crisis Action Planning Execution Segments (DCAPES); Execution and Crisis Action Sourcing Tool (ECAST); AEF Information System (AEFIS); and Joint Capabilities Requirements Manager (JCRM). Must possess a full understanding of Global Force Management (GFM), and Joint Forces Provider (JFP) processes with a relationship to Adaptive Planning, Allocation, and Assignment of forces.

Knowledge of Joint, Air Force, and MAJCOM verification processes and, Air Force and MAJCOM shortfall/reclama procedures and policies, for operational and exercise requirements to include goals and objectives as they relate to the Air and Space Expeditionary Force (AEF) and JFP concept of operations for both deliberate and contingency deployment planning.

Knowledge of DoD staff coordination processes and JFCOM Joint Quarterly Review processes and various command entities involved in overall planning and execution of operations and evaluations.

Knowledge of management principles and processes and the analytical and evaluative methods and techniques for assessing verification execution and improving organizational effectiveness and efficiency.

Skill in planning and organizing, gathering, assembling, and analyzing facts, drawing conclusions, conducting analysis, devising recommended solutions, and packaging the entire process into briefings, papers, or reports suitable for use and decision-making.

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

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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