PROGRAM ANALYST

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The primary purpose of this positionis to serve as a Component Numbered Agency (CNAF) level program analyst, to analyze, develop, and evaluate issues, and develop recommendations to resolve substantive problems/issues of effectiveness and efficiency of work operations in the 613 Air and Space Operations Center (AOC), Air Mobility Division (AMD).

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, 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 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, mission and flying operations, deployment, PPBS, or similar operations; 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 of the various command entities involved in overall planning and execution of operations and evaluations; Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies, and developing solutions to assigned portions of broad, important, and severe command operational and contingency areas; Ability to plan, organize, and develop studies or projects, making recommendations on substantive operating programs, and negotiate effectively with others to accept and implement recommendations, where the proposals involve substantial resources; Knowledge of the Defense Transportation System (DTS) systems of record: Joint Operational Planning and Execution System (JOPES), Consolidated Air Mobility Planning System (CAMPS), Global Decision Support System (GDSS), Global Transportation Network (GTN) and Single Mobility System (SMS); Knowledge of Air Transportation Contingency Operations and Theater Command and Control (AOC) is desired and associated knowledge of the Joint Training Information Management System (JTIMS).

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 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, foreign military sales, acquisition, special operations, rescue, or similar operations Knowledge of Air Force and command program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones; 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 and evaluations.

Ability to plan, organize, and negotiate effectively with senior analysts, subject matter experts, and management to accept and implement recommendations, where proposals involve substantial resources, and require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures.

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

Knowledge of the Defense Transportation System (DTS) systems of record: Joint Operational Planning and Execution System (JOPES), Consolidated Air Mobility Planning System (CAMPS), Global Decision Support System (GDSS), Global Transportation Network (GTN) and Single Mobility System (SMS).

Knowledge of Air Transportation Contingency Operations and Theater Command and Control is desired. Knowledge of the Joint Training Information Management System (JTIMS).

Knowledge of the Air and Space Operations Center (AOC) and Air Mobility Division (AMD) organization, operations, associated systems, processes and procedures and the interactive relationships with other AOC Divisions, Air Force Forces (AFFOR), and Command-level Exercise and Contingency staffs.

Knowledge of USAF air mobility assets, capabilities, operations, guiding regulations, limitations, doctrine, and associated planning, tasking, scheduling, and execution systems, as well as, en route mobility support systems, locations, capabilities, and limitations.

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. Major Duties:

Analyzes, develops, and evaluates issues, and develops recommendations to resolve substantive problems and issues of effectiveness and efficiency of work operations in a major command program.

Documents planning and programming decisions in appropriate formats to meet Agency and Major Command requirements.

Actively participates in strategic and tactical transportation planning using theater command and control (AOC) experience to improve organizational direction and focus using air mobility transportation planning tools and techniques.

Prepares and delivers oral presentations such as briefings, training sessions, consultations, and strategy sessions with other staff service functions and activities to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters, and convey information relative to proposed changes in assignments.

Serves as an air mobility subject matter expert advising senior PACAF, 13 AF, and 613 AOC leadership and staff on a variety of air mobility operations, issues, and concerns.