PROGRAM ANALYST

Air Force Elements U.S. Transportation Command

$75K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of specialized experience in program analysis within federal service or military operations.
  • Expertise in analyzing and advising on high-level strategic directives for effective program assessments.
  • Ability to conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis to identify vulnerabilities in programs.
  • Experience in developing performance metrics and collaborating for program consistency.
  • Familiarity with communicating effectively to senior officials on strategic guidance and program results.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate with various military and governmental organizations to advance strategic initiatives.
  • Review and analyze strategic plans for alignment from tactical to operational levels.
  • Maintain liaison with USTRANSCOM for consistent program evaluations and strategic assessments.
  • Apply analytical techniques to assess programs and develop metrics for effectiveness.
  • Prepare and deliver compelling presentations on program accomplishments and challenges.
  • Facilitate communication of organizational themes and narratives for outreach.

Benefits

  • Access to a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, retirement plans, and paid leave.
  • Opportunity for situational telework based on operational requirements and supervisor approval.
  • Recruitment incentives may be available for qualified candidates.
  • Potential for career advancement and professional development within the federal government.
  • Job security and stability associated with federal employment.
Full Job Description
Summary

This position is part of the Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command.

Duties

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As a PROGRAM ANALYST at the GS-0343-12 some of your typical work assignments may include:

  • Coordinates through USTRANSCOM with Office of the Secretary of War, Joint Staff, unified commands, component commands, and governmental agencies to further initiatives, programs, policies, and plans which enhance Joint Enabling Capabilities Command (JECC) support to the nation's war fighters.
  • Reviews and analyzes high-level strategic directives, plans, and guidance to determine operational impacts, ensuring alignment from the strategic to the tactical level to facilitate comprehensive programmatic assessments and updates.
  • Maintains continuous liaison with USTRANSCOM to collaborate on strategic assessments, share analytical methodologies, and ensure program evaluations are consistent and integrated.
  • Applies qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques to lead assessment initiatives, developing key metrics to evaluate program effectiveness, identify vulnerabilities, and advise leadership on mitigation strategies.
  • Prepare and deliver presentations on JECC accomplishments, problems, requirements for support, and promotion of program objectives.
  • Facilitates and coordinates JECC organizational themes to inform JECC outreach products and programmatic narrative.


Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
  • Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
  • Work Schedule: Full Time
  • Overtime: Occasionally
  • Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
  • Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
  • Financial Disclosure: Not Required
  • Telework Eligibility: Situational telework may be authorized based on operational requirements, contingent upon Agency and Supervisor approval.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
  • This is a drug testing designated position


Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-12, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service:

  • Reviewing, analyzing, and advising senior officials on national, DOW, Service, and Component commanders' strategic directives and guidance to facilitate comprehensive programmatic assessments.
  • Providing qualitative and quantitative analysis to identify programmatic vulnerabilities, evaluate effectiveness, and support assessment initiatives.
  • Developing performance metrics and collaborating with counterparts to facilitate reviews and ensure program evaluations are consistent and integrated.


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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

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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