MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYST - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Air Force Materiel Command

• $85K — $100K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship required;
  • 1 year of specialized experience at NH-02 or GS-11 level;
  • Expertise in Air Force and DoD acquisition operations;
  • Proficient in Knowledge Management Systems (KMS);
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret w/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as principal advisor for Front Office Group (FOG) activities;
  • Manage and synchronize workflows for internal and external taskings;
  • Act as operational liaison between ASE leadership and external organizations;
  • Provide strategic oversight across FOG's functional domains;
  • Brief senior leadership on critical operations and performance metrics.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive federal benefits package;
  • Access to health insurance and retirement plans;
  • Potential for relocation assistance;
  • Eligibility for paid time off and holidays;
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
Full Job Description
Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as Chief of Staff, managing, synchronizing, and optimizing the Front Office Group's (FOG) strategic workflow, Knowledge Management infrastructure, Tasker Management system, talent lifecycle processes, and supporting operational activities for the PAE C3BM ASE.

Duties

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  1. Serves as the principal advisor and coordinator for FOG activities supporting PAE C3BM ASE efforts.
  2. Acts as the primary orchestrator and workflow manager for all external and internal taskings and suspenses assigned to the ASE Division.
  3. Serves as the primary operational Liaison between the ASE Director/Deputy and external/partner organizations, including the 66th Air Base Group, PAE, AFLCMC, AFRL, AFMC, MAJCOMs, HQ USAF, and geographically separated units.
  4. Provides comprehensive strategic oversight and cross-functional synchronization across the FOG's functional domains: Administrative, Business, Talent Operations, and Engagement.
  5. Briefs senior division leadership on critical management operations, tasker performance metrics, training compliance status, KMS initiatives, onboarding pipeline readiness, and emergent program issues.


Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance.
  • 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 position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
  • For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html
  • Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
  • Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret w/SCI clearance. Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
  • Employee must maintain current certifications
  • This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection. Position may be subject to random drug testing
  • Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
  • Shift work and emergency overtime may be required. May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
  • 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.
  • This position may require travel. May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
  • Position is designated special-sensitive and requires a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, (continued)
  • (Continuation) or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
  • The employee must, within 30-days of assuming this position and by 31 October annually thereafter, file an OGE-450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report. Employee is required to attend annual ethics and procurement integrity training.


Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience in serving as principal advisor for Front Office Group (FOG) activities supporting PAE C3BM ASE efforts; orchestrating division workflows, taskers, and external stakeholder liaison; and applying analytical methods to optimize Air Force and DoD acquisition operations. Experience also includes managing human capital and training compliance; synchronizing budget and resource estimates; administering Knowledge Management Systems (KMS) for workflow governance; ensuring adherence to federal and DoD directives; and delivering executive briefings on critical division operations.

NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

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:

  • Expert knowledge and skill in utilizing quantitative and qualitative methods to evaluate, analyze, and optimize organizational efficiency, workflow management, tasker systems, and program operations.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of Air Force and DoD acquisition organizations, structures, missions, and functions to successfully coordinate human capital initiatives across Mission Integration Teams, manage personnel onboarding/offboarding cycles, track training compliance with UTMs, and support program requirements.
  • Advanced capability to research, interpret, and apply federal laws, DoD regulations, and Air Force policies to ensure organizational programs, resource allocations, and tasker responses are fully compliant with higher headquarters directives.
  • Operational knowledge of DoD financial management, resource planning, and budget formulation processes sufficient to facilitate, review, and synchronize annual and multi-year program estimates.
  • Practical knowledge and skill in administering Knowledge Management Systems (KMS) (e.g., SharePoint, milSuite, or equivalent enterprise collaborative suites) to design workflows, structure data repositories, and enforce digital record governance.
  • Exceptional skill in oral and written communications to prepare executive-level briefings, draft strategic correspondence, and effectively represent senior leadership in high-level defense and acquisition forums.


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

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-03 equivalent to a GS-12 to GS-13.

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 well qualified or above for this position. 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.

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This job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.

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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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