PROGRAM ANALYST.

Duties

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a command headquarters level program analyst, applying Total Force Integration (TFI) experience to analyze, develop, and evaluate issues, and develop, and coordinate planning products and recommendations to resolve substantive problems and issues of effectiveness and efficiency of work operations in a major command strategic planning division and TFI branch.

Duties

• Applying Total Force Integration (TFI) experience, analyzes, develops, and evaluates issues, and develops and coordinate planning products and recommendations to resolve substantive problems and issues of effectiveness and efficiency of work operations in a major command strategic planning division and TFI branch.
• Documents TFI planning decision in appropriate formats to meet Air Force and Major Command requirements.
• Actively participates in TFI planning to improve organizational direction and focus using TFI 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.
• Maintains a continuous liaison with other Air Staff, other service headquarters counterparts, and DOD offices to accomplish and integrate Air Force TFI planning and execution actions.
  
  

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 posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• May travel by military or commercial air to conferences, meetings, or other functions away from the duty site.
• A bachelor’s degree is desired
• Experience in TFI planning and execution, to include AF Reserve Command and Air National Guard structure and functioning highly desired.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented information (SCI).
• Incumbent may be subject to other than normal duty hours
  
  

Qualifications

Conditions of Employment Cont'd:

This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use. 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. Incumbent of this position is subject to the possibility of a random drug test.

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-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes expert knowledge of the Agency Total Force Integration (TFI) planning, execution, and monitoring process and its associated task orders and databases; expert 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 TFI plans and products for conducting all aspects of TFI planning, execution and monitoring; Knowledge of the application of Agency air power nuclear and global strike expertise as it applies to assigned programs and assigned weapons systems; and 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.

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:

• Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to participate in the generation, assessment and improvement of command level TFI plans and processes required to generate such products as Initiative Review Worksheets and all other TFI planning and execution documents and deliverables
• Knowledge of Air Force and command program goals, objectives, and requirements, 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 m overall program planning and execution of military operations and evaluations Knowledge of the relationship of the various Air Force entities involved in overall planning and execution of military operations and evaluations
• Knowledge of the application of Air Force airpower, nuclear and global strike expertise as it applies to assigned programs and assigned weapons systems.
• Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies, and preparing solutions to resolve substantive problems and issues of effectiveness and efficiency of TFI planning and execution in a major command program
• Ability to plan, organize, and negotiate effectively with senior analyst 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, negotiate complex issues, and maintain good working relationships across a wide variety of personnel, agencies, and organizations. Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, draw conclusions, conduct analysis, devise recommended solutions, and package the entire process in briefings, papers, or reports suitable for top management use and decision-making
  
  

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

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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

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

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• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
  
  

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.