MANAGEMENT ANALYST

Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a management analyst and provide expert analytical support to examine, evaluate, and conduct risk operation assessments of the agency nuclear enterprise activities in order to recommend courses of action to improve the enterprise.

Duties

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1. Supports the agency mission by collaborating with multiple agency mission partners.
2. Prepares official correspondence and responses articulating the agency nuclear enterprise equities across multiple agency mission partners.
3. Conducts analysis and provides recommendations for appropriate actions on issues that impact the agency mission and programs.
4. Prepares meetings and conducts taskings as required by leadership.
5. Develops and implements processes for agency readers to codify processing of responses for packages and taskings for multiple levels of leadership.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a top secret security clearance
• Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid
• Incentive for prior non-federal work experience or active duty uniformed service for determining leave accrual rate is being offered
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Position is designated as Testing Designated Position (TDP). Appointee must sign a statement acknowledging the position occupied is a TDP and is subject to random testing
• Must exhibit a high degree of judgement, resourcefulness, originality, and the ability to foresee the impact of changing technology
• Incumbent must be able to work outside normal day working hours and on weekends
• Position may require occasional contact with congressional offices or the General Accounting Office on specific claims or protests
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Incumbent is required to conduct process and analysis relating to nuclear planning, policy, transformation, future concepts, and capability requirements
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Develops innovative solutions and implements instructions for new policies and procedures
• 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.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Travel by commercial and/or military modes of transportation may be required
• An advanced degree in science, math, or other appropriate degree, and operations research experience is highly desired
• Advance for prior experience may be considered

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Administrative and Management Positions.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level (or equivalent in other pay systems) in the federal service in which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized experience is experience which has been gained by developing and implementing policies that support nuclear programs to include providing recommendations for appropriate actions on issues that impact the programs mission.

To view additional qualification information, click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/management-and-program-analysis-series-0343/

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. Ability to apply nuclear-related background, knowledge, and experience to complex issues facing the nuclear community.
2. Knowledge of nuclear deterrence missions, forces and capabilities and range of methods and techniques used in operations research duties and possession of analytical abilities.
3. Experience in conducting and processing analysis relating to nuclear planning, policy, transformation, future concepts, and capability requirements.
4. Knowledge of quantitative techniques and methods used to develop, adapt, modify, and apply models to resolve problems or define and clarify alternative solutions.
5. Ability to participate in teams; originate new ideas, projects, and methodologies; and execute projects and/or studies within established financial and/or time constraints and ability to gather, assemble, and analyze facts; draw conclusions, conduct analysis; devise recommended solutions; and formulate this process in official correspondence for top management use and decision-making.
6. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, negotiates complex issues, think critically, and 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated in the "Highly Qualified" or "Best Qualified" Category on the rating criteria for this vacancy. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

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 here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

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 here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.

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120-DAY COMPETITIVE CERTIFICATE: This vacancy announcement may be used to fill like vacancies for 120-days from the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as/if additional vacancies occur during this period.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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