PROGRAM ANALYST

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a command headquarters level senior program analyst, applying education, flying training, technical training and/or accessions experience, when applicable, to plan, organize, and determine necessary policies, regulations, directives, programs, doctrine, and procedures.

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 grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of Command-level plans and programs for conducting major operations and activities related to recruiting, accessions, education, and training, such as PPBE, mission and flight operations, tactical airlift, deployment, mobilization, exercise, flying training systems both manned and unmanned, rescue, foreign military sales, acquisition, special operations, technical training systems, communication and information systems, education, recruiting, accessions, or similar operations, as applicable to assigned portfolio.

Knowledge and skill in the application of rated aviator (e.g. pilot, navigator).

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.

Knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, policies, precedents, budget and mission priorities, and related support resources which affect the manpower program and the functions under study.

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: 1.

Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of Command-level plans and programs for conducting major operations and activities related to recruiting, accessions, education, and training, such as PPBE, mission and flight operations, tactical airlift, deployment, mobilization, exercise, flying training systems both manned and unmanned, rescue, foreign military sales, acquisition, special operations, technical training systems, communication and information systems, education, recruiting, accessions, or similar operations, as applicable to assigned portfolio.

2.

Knowledge of Air Force and command 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; and the relationship of the various command entities involved in overall program planning and execution of military operations and evaluations.

3. When applicable, ability to apply education, flying training, technical training and/or accessions experience and expertise to assigned programs and/or weapons systems. 4.

Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies; and preparing solutions to especially broad, important, and severe military operational and contingency areas. 5.

Ability to plan, organize, and lead others in studies or projects and to negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations, where proposals involve substantial resources, and require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures.

6. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, to negotiate complex issues, and to 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. Major Duties:

Applying education, flying training, technical training and/or accessions experience, when applicable, analyzes, develops, and evaluates detailed plans, goals, and objectives for long-range implementation of assigned major command (MAJCOM) program(s).

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

Using education, flying training, technical training and/or accessions experience, when applicable, actively participates in strategic planning to improve organizational direction and focus using strategic planning tools and techniques.

Makes periodic and comprehensive assessment and evaluation of program goals, and objectives, which will provide a basis for long-range planning to enhance the organization's management capabilities.