PROGRAM ANALYST

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The primary purpose of this position is: Serves as a Program Support Officer formulating and developing the resources, operational support, and infrastructure aspects the Office of Commercial Economic Analysis (OCEA) programs, policies and concepts.

Provides program management and program staff expertise to the commercial economic assessment of USAF programs and systems.

This is a GG-14 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS).

The GG-14 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Senior" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-14 level.

The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job.

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.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position.

Examples of creditable experience include: wide range of concepts, principles, and practices in a professional or administrative occupation, such as would be gained through extended graduate study or experience and skill in applying this knowledge to difficult and complex work assignments; or a comprehensive, intensive, practical knowledge of a technical field and skill in applying this knowledge to the development of new methods, approaches, or procedures.

Serves as a Program Support Specialist for the Concepts, Development & Management Office (CDM) concerning planning, administrative functions, policies, and requirements for CDM's Office of Commercial Economic Analysis (OCEA).

Develops input to program performance goals to identify areas of potential impact on program and takes corrective action where necessary.

Tracks budget requirements, including resources, to provide input for program documents, analysis of future requirements, advanced concepts, business strategies, and threat conditions.

Supports development and execution of operational and/or technical intelligence research and development (R&D) related activities of sensitive and critical programs, projects, and initiatives.

Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency.

AND 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\.

Comprehensive knowledge DoD and IC organizations, policies, legislation, and directives to plan and develop relationships and guidance for application of complex procedures and techniques to diverse situations and varying degrees of management control.

2\. Knowledge of National Security policy requirements to apply new methods, procedures, techniques or theories to unique one of a kind situation in the intelligence arena. 3\.

Extensive knowledge and experience managing, planning, budgeting and executing intelligence and operations utilizing diverse intelligence support structures and inter-agency cooperation on advanced concepts, principles and practices.

4\. Knowledge of project management, decision making, market research, problem solving and negotiations to carry out COTR responsibilities. 5\.

Senior level experience and skills in oral communications to present sensitive information and/or recommendations on complex matters to higher authorities; skilled in written communications sufficient to develop guidance, regulations and directives dealing with complex issues.

6\.

Skill in conducting relevant, intelligence and operational-related research and development, preparing concise written reports and presenting innovative, imaginative and cohesive briefings, and other related duties as assigned.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONT'D: 1\.

Position is designated Special-Sensitive and incumbent must be able to obtain and retain a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).

A non-disclosure agreement must be signed. 2\. Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing 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. 3\.

Education and/or senior level of experience within the Program Support Officer field, as it applies to R&D projects and efforts within the intelligence arena, and a comprehensive knowledge and/or practical application within Contracting Office Representative (COR) and/or acquisition arena is desired.

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:

*** Salary ranges includes local market supplements ** 1.

Serves as a Program Support Specialist for the Concepts, Development & Management Office (CDM) concerning planning, administrative functions, policies, and requirements for CDM's Office of Commercial Economic Analysis (OCEA).

2.

Identifies, develops and maintains intra and inter-agency program liaisons, to ensure accomplishment of program goals and milestones within cost, schedule, and performance requirements, to include contract support.

3.

Serves as a focal point with the contractor base on issues involving the acquisition of commercial economic support systems and equipment in support of high-priority and classified programs of significant national and international impact