PROGRAM ANALYST

Full Job Description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This position is located in the office of the State Army Aviation Officer (SAAO), STARC Headquarters.

Serves as the analyst responsible for accomplishing program planning, budgeting, analysis and evaluation of Army National Guard aviation programs in a state.

DEFINITION OF AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION: Area 1 = On-board technicians currently assigned to the Louisiana National Guard.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess experience, education, or training in administrative, professional, investigative, technical or other responsible work which demonstrates analytical ability and a practical and theoretical knowledge of the functions, processes and principles of management; experience using computer and automation systems.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess at least One (1) year of specialized experiences at the GS-07 level; AND/OR at least Twenty-four (24) months experience which has provided a working knowledge of the National Guard organizational structures, functions, procedures, and techniques; experience analyzing, interpreting and developing policies and procedures of local management.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES: 1. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position. 2.

This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968.

An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. 3.

Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. *4.

Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day. 5.

The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment.

You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission. Major Duties:

Duties & Responsibilities:

Analyzes funding for Flying Hour Program (FHP), Counter-Narcotics Program (CNOPS) and Additional Flight Training Periods (AFTPs) to aid effectiveness and to identify deficient areas or trends.

Independently or as assigned undertakes projects which involve surveys, comparisons and studies of current and past operations.

Normally defines requirements and extent of study, methods and sources used, and manner of presentation.

Determines the significance of the computed statistics, interprets results and states conclusions developed. Determines deficiencies and high failure and man-hour consumption areas.

Makes constructive recommendations for improving aviation operation methods and procedures.

Reviews, evaluates and analyzes obligations and expenditures. Prepares aviation summaries from reports submitted by subordinate AASFs (Army Aviation Support Facilities).

Summarizes and interprets significant data collected and relates this data to aviation plans, standards and actions; identifies and analyzes deficiencies in resource consumption, training, workload and scheduling, and evaluates deviations from standards, plans and estimates to determine cause and impact on aviation mission.

Assists SAAO in interpretation and utilization of reports and information provided. Develops various visual media to present trends, performance status, capability and related management information.

Aids functional areas in identifying areas of record documentation and procedures which can be streamlined, combined or improved and initiates methods to operate under the new or revised system.

Implements the ARNG Internal Controls Program.

Advises management when manpower authorizations, based on analytical and statistical studies, appear unbalanced.

Identifies and validates the manning required to support the mission assigned the organization by the use of various forecasting and statistical techniques.

Evaluates changes in the aviation operation plan for programs that will affect the FHP and training capability forecast.

Performs duties of management information systems manager for the SAAO. Analyzes automation needs and recommends systems architecture for all aviation operations.

Develops, collects, and maintains various data used to evaluate and improve the aviation maintenance effort.

Monitors data input and output products between the aviation budget function and data automation. Evaluates data from any source which is significant to the aviation program operation.

Based upon budget guidance received from higher headquarters, develops an annual budget for the aviation program.

Reviews prior and current budgets/funding trends, compiles funding projections and prepares funding recommendations.

Anticipates requirements for aviation funds by reviewing execution plans and recommends appropriate action such as reprogramming funds from one project or facility to another to correct funds shortages.

This requires close coordination with the facility and comptroller personnel, and an in-depth understanding of the status of the projects and contracts, their completion status and their significance to ensure that the recommendations made will allow for the successful completion of the SAAO's work load and programs.

Determines training requirements for aircrew school training functioning as the principal liaison between National Guard Bureau (NGB), Department of the Army, aircraft manufacturing schools and other Department of Defense schools.

Serves as primary coordinator for initial flight school applicants to include recruiting liaison, pre screening testing, flight school quota management and post-graduation placement and refresher training programs.

Reviews applications for school attendance and recommends approval or disapproval based on eligibility and necessity for course, NGB guidance, budgetary considerations, priorities of attendance and schools requested.

Coordinates issuance of appropriate orders for attendance at approved schools, obtains quotas for courses, training information, reporting instructions, personal equipment needed and other information relative to course requirements.

attendance and schools requested.

Coordinates issuance of appropriate orders for attendance at approved schools, obtains quotas for courses, training information, reporting instructions, personal equipment needed and other information relative to course requirements.

Develops annual training budget data for training programs. Provides cost analysis for unit school proposals and the Synthetic Flight Training Simulator Program (SFTS).

Forecasts budgetary requirements to support centralized/specialized aviation training programs in areas such as ammunition, POL, repair parts, flying hours and personnel requirements.

Performs other as duties as assigned.