What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Analyst position at Army Futures Command?
Summary
About the Position: This position serves as an Operations Analyst, DE-0301-03 in Army Futures Command (AFC), Directorate of Integration (DOI) located in Austin, TX. AFC exists to modernize the way the Army does business by creating a space of endless possibilities to explore, develop, and test new methods, organizations, and technologies. Visit us on www.armyfuturescommand.com and join the team leading the Army into the future!
Duties
Serves as Operations Analyst in the Directorate of Integration.Responsible for the oversight of a variety of actions which are characterized by unique requirements which demand continuous oversight.Assigns tasks, and provides guidance to staff in response to urgent and routine requests for information.Provide administrative coordination for staff actions and correspondence.Carries out high priority assignments, studies, and projects on a wide variety of sensitive and confidential matters.Review and analyze incoming staff actions and decision correspondence; to include Operation Orders (OPORDs) to ensure task and OPORDs are entered into the system within established timelines and assigned to the appropriate Divisions.Conducts analysis of staff actions received from higher headquarters; recommend assignment of actions to appropriate staff elements, with specific direction concerning type of response required.Establish internal business operation practices, systems and tools.Develop travel order and voucher support to senior leadership.Coordinate Directorate level meetings and events as needed.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: (1) Experience advising management of all sensitive issues regarding incoming actions; (2) Developing guidance on techniques for management and methods of improvement for task management; maintaining a suspense tracking tool; AND (3) making recommendations on issues of operations, current events, strategy, plans, command and control, and manpower issues. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (DE-2/GS-11)
Education
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
Additional Information
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Human Capital and Resource Management Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. The following special programs/incentives may be offered if it is appropriate to the position being filled and in the best interest of the government: Student Loan Repayment Advanced In-hire (offered to new Federal employees only) Advanced Leave Accrual (offered to new Federal employees only) Permanent change of station Entitlement (PCS), Or Relocation/Recruitment Incentives.
Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army. The Army values diversity of perspectives, backgrounds, cultures and skills, which connects employees to organizations that are committed to building an inclusive work environment where they can contribute to their fullest potential. The Army Futures Command's (AFC) mission is to develop how future Army organizations will fight with new technology and ensure rapid delivery of warfighting capabilities. Futures Command will lead the Army's force modernization efforts by determining its strategic direction and maintaining accountability for modernization solutions. The Army's modernization strategy has one focus: make Soldiers and units more lethal to win our Nation's wars, then come home safely. This new four-star command will complement the Army's other three Major Commands. AFC is looking for innovative individuals to work in a high-paced environment to support the future of the Army.
About the Position: This position serves as an Operations Analyst, DE-0301-03 in Army Futures Command (AFC), Directorate of Integration (DOI) located in Austin, TX. AFC exists to modernize the way the Army does business by creating a space of endless possibilities to explore, develop, and test new methods, organizations, and technologies. Visit us on www.armyfuturescommand.com and join the team leading the Army into the future!
Duties
Serves as Operations Analyst in the Directorate of Integration.Responsible for the oversight of a variety of actions which are characterized by unique requirements which demand continuous oversight.Assigns tasks, and provides guidance to staff in response to urgent and routine requests for information.Provide administrative coordination for staff actions and correspondence.Carries out high priority assignments, studies, and projects on a wide variety of sensitive and confidential matters.Review and analyze incoming staff actions and decision correspondence; to include Operation Orders (OPORDs) to ensure task and OPORDs are entered into the system within established timelines and assigned to the appropriate Divisions.Conducts analysis of staff actions received from higher headquarters; recommend assignment of actions to appropriate staff elements, with specific direction concerning type of response required.Establish internal business operation practices, systems and tools.Develop travel order and voucher support to senior leadership.Coordinate Directorate level meetings and events as needed.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: (1) Experience advising management of all sensitive issues regarding incoming actions; (2) Developing guidance on techniques for management and methods of improvement for task management; maintaining a suspense tracking tool; AND (3) making recommendations on issues of operations, current events, strategy, plans, command and control, and manpower issues. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (DE-2/GS-11)
Education
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
Additional Information
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Human Capital and Resource Management Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. The following special programs/incentives may be offered if it is appropriate to the position being filled and in the best interest of the government: Student Loan Repayment Advanced In-hire (offered to new Federal employees only) Advanced Leave Accrual (offered to new Federal employees only) Permanent change of station Entitlement (PCS), Or Relocation/Recruitment Incentives.
Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army. The Army values diversity of perspectives, backgrounds, cultures and skills, which connects employees to organizations that are committed to building an inclusive work environment where they can contribute to their fullest potential. The Army Futures Command's (AFC) mission is to develop how future Army organizations will fight with new technology and ensure rapid delivery of warfighting capabilities. Futures Command will lead the Army's force modernization efforts by determining its strategic direction and maintaining accountability for modernization solutions. The Army's modernization strategy has one focus: make Soldiers and units more lethal to win our Nation's wars, then come home safely. This new four-star command will complement the Army's other three Major Commands. AFC is looking for innovative individuals to work in a high-paced environment to support the future of the Army.
