PROGRAM ANALYST

Duties

The primary purpose of this position is: To provide program management expertise on the command logistics requirements for the Cost Per Flying Hour (CPFH) Program; to project CPFH requirements; to advise wing and unit level logistics resource managers in all aspects of logistics and aircraft maintenance as it relates to resource management; and to review, validate, track and analyze the impact of consumption of assets (depot level reparables and consumable items: and base level repair cycles on the execution of the command's CPFH program.

Duties:

• Performs resource management functions to effectively plan, program, budget, and execute multiple DOD appropriations in support of ACC Cost Per Flying Hour (CPFH) Program in the Planning, Programming and Budgeting System (PPBS) process.
• Documents planning, programming, budgeting, and execution decisions in appropriate formats to meet Air Force and MAJCOM requirements.
• Actively participates in strategic planning to improve organizational direction and focus using logistics and resource planning tools and analytical techniques.
• Develops, evaluates, and makes recommendations to resolve substantive problems/issues of effectiveness and efficiency of the ACC weapon system sustainment programs to include CLS, DPEM, TOs, and SE which involves a myriad of weapon system contacts at the field unit, ACC staff, other MAJCOMs, and higher Air Force headquarters and includes, Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard.
• Prepares and delivers oral presentations such as briefings, training sessions, consultations and strategy sessions with other ACC staff functions, other MAJCOMs and HQ Air Force to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters and convey information relative to proposed changes in assignments.

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.
• May travel by military or commercial air to conferences, meetings, and other functions away from the duty site.
• Required to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
• Logistics requirements and budget experience is critical to the successful completion of the work.

Qualifications

Conditions of Employment continued...

• This is a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act 2012, Public Law 112-81 , Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d. Incumbent shall comply with the requirements of this certification program.

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 knowledge of military command structure, missions, programs, and organizational relationships and program 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 and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations toward development and/or improvement of critical command plans and programs for conducting major operations such as war, mobilization, rescue, mission and flying operations, deployment, acquisition, PPBS, aircraft maintenance, special operations or similar operations; skill in designing and conducting comprehensive budget forecasts, estimates, and studies for developing solutions to assigned portions of broad, important, and severe command operational logistics and contingency areas.

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 qualitative and/or quantitative methods to participate in the assessment and improvement of command level plans and programs for conducting major operations such as war, mobilization, deployment, PPBS, exercise, acquisition, aircraft maintenance, special operations, rescue, assigned weapon systems or similar operations.
• Knowledge of command and 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.
• Knowledge of the relationship of the various command entities involved in overall program planning and execution of military operations an evaluations.
• Knowledge of and skill in the application of resource management, cost methodologies, requirements management, aircraft maintenance and depot operations expertise as it applies to assigned programs and projects.
• Knowledge of supply system, depot maintenance activity group (DMAG) and accounting system and related documents and programs sufficient to locate and analyze data pertaining to the management of sustainment requirements.
• Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies, and preparing solutions to resolve substantive problems/issues of effectiveness and efficiency of sustainment efforts in a major command program; Ability to plan, organize, and negotiate effectively with senior analysts and management to accept and implement recommendations, where proposals involve substantial resources, and require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures. Negotiate complex issues and maintain 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.

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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.

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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