MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYST

Duties

• Serves as the principal strategic authority responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and integrating the activities of the Division's contribution to Air Force modernization and the implementation of Aur Force Force Design.
• Serves as the final technical and analytical authority for formulating, developing, and defending integrated recommendation on highly complex and consequential Air Force modernization issues.
• Serves as the principal Air Force spokesperson and negotiating authority representing the Division and, when designated, AF/A5/7F in high-stakes, senior-level HAF, Secretariat, Joint Staff, Combatant Command, MAJCOM, Department of War, and other appropriate decision forums.
• Architects and authoritatively directs the execution of systemic implementation strategies to translate complex Joint and Service-level decisions into actionable, coordinated follow-on programs, and establishes monitoring frameworks to identifyy emerging risks, execution challenges, resource opportunities, or changes requiring leadership attention.
• Directs and leads a highly specialized, multidisciplinary professional workforce consisting of senior military and civilian personnel.

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
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• 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.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI)
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours and/or shift work may be required which may include overtime and/or irregular hours.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random drug testing for drug use.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military and commercial aircraft/vehicle to conferences, meetings, or functions away from the duty office/location. Travel my include overnight stays.
• The duties of this position meet all requirements as a category 4 designation and shall not be vacated during national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the parent Federal Agency.
• This position must be removed from Ready Reserve and cannot become a member of the Ready Reserve.
• May serve as Acting Associate Division Chief, Global Plans and Posture and represent the Division, Directorates, or AF/A5/7 in senior-level forums when designated by appropriate leadership.
• Superior Qualification may be authorized

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)

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-14 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-15 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 national defense, Department of War, and Air Force strategy, modernization, Force Design, and resource decision processes, including the complex relationships among capability development, force structure, global posture, and execution.

Knowledge of advanced management, organizational, and leadership principles sufficient to direct a complex Headquarters Air Force organization, establish strategic priorities, manage competing requirements, and achieve mission outcomes in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.

Skill in framing highly complex, ambiguous problems and leveraging external analytical organizations, subject matter experts, and industry/academia to synthesize specialized analysis, data, and alternative perspectives into integrated recommendations.

Skill in planning, organizing, and integrating complex, cross-functional efforts involving multiple Joint Staff, Combatant Command, HAF, and Secretariat organizations with competing priorities, incomplete information, and significant resource implications.

Skill in communicating, advocating, negotiating, and building consensus with senior military and civilian leaders, and in preparing and presenting highly complex, controversial issues and strategic risks or executive-level decision.

Ability to lead, mentor, motivate, and develop a highly specialized, multidisciplinary military and civilian workforce, encouraging initiative and innovative thinking while establishing performance expectations and organizational accountability.

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 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.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

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