MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYST

Duties

• Serves as command expert on manpower and programming issues. Provides strategic and technically authoritative guidance, advice, and policy interpretation, as well as seasoned consultative management.
• Conducts, leads, and/or participates in studies to improve programs. Prepares briefings, correspondence, reports and other document for coordination and approval.
• Implements strategic planning through utilization of Manpower and Personnel Data systems, planning tools and techniques. Performs a broad range of Command requirements analysis entailing unique problems, creativity, innovative use of techniques, and/or advanced approaches.
• Prepares and delivers written reports and oral presentations, e.g., briefings, training sessions, consultations, orientations, and discussions for USSPACECOM leadership, supervisors, customers, and co-workers. Conducts or attends conferences with representatives of staff management and other staff service functions to secure cooperation and resolve controversial matters.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
• 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
• For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• 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.
• 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.
• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise
• The employee may be required to work uncommon tour of duty hours including overtime and/or emergency overtime, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments
• This is a centrally managed position

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.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next to lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in the Federal Service. Specialized experience must include applying program experience to analyze, evaluate issues, develop recommendations, and determine necessary policies, regulations, directives, programs, doctrine, and procedures for the establishment and maintenance of assigned major command program(s). Resolves complex problem cases and issues authoritative guidance to prevent recurrence of problems. Conducts and/or leads manpower studies and assessment.

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:

1. In-depth knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods and techniques to participate in the assessment and improvement of command-level manpower programs required for conducting major operations such as: OSD's Manpower Management System, JMVP, POMs and PPBE processes.

2. Comprehensive knowledge of USSPACECOM program goals and objectives; the sequence and timing of key events and milestones; and the relationship of various command, service, JS and OSD entities involved in the overall programming, budgeting and planning process for acquiring resources.

3. Expert knowledge of process and procedures for programing manpower resources and expertise with the applications and systems used to accomplish assigned programing functions.

4. Skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration, and resolution of issues or problems concerning efficiency and effectiveness of program operations. Ability to develop and implement innovative approaches to resolve unusual/difficult issues significantly impacting manpower and programming policies or programs.

5. Ability to execute projects and/or studies within established resources and/or time constraints. As required design, build, program, and use models and simulation techniques to facilitate findings.

6. Advanced skill sufficient to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relationships with diverse groups and executive-level command management.

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.

Additional Conditions of Employment:

• Position is designated special-sensitive and requires employee to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A
  non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
• This position has been designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. Illegaldrug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, USSPACECOM, national security,and public safety. Therefore, incumbent is required to: (a) refrain from the use of illegal drugs and misuse of prescription medication,and (b) if requested, submit to urinalysis testing on short notice.

Additional information

AcqDemo Expanded Probationary Period for Supervisors and Managers: An additional supervisory probationary period of one year may be required when an employee is officially assigned to a different supervisory position.

This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-03 equivalent to a GS-12 to GS-13.

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 most recent SF-50 noting position, grade, 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.

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 determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed 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 announcement.

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