PROGRAM ANALYST

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Duties

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The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as a Program Analyst, applying military rated experience to direct planning, execution, and reporting of assigned command, control, communication, computer, Intelligence, surveillance, & reconnaissance (C4ISR) test and evaluation programs; and to evaluate issues and develop recommendations to resolve substantive problems/issues of effectiveness and suitability in major joint service/command programs.

• Works with Flight Director to plan, develop, and execute end-to-end testing of major Joint, Air Force and MAJCOM C4ISR systems to support one or more of the following areas: flight and mission, war, mobilization, exercise, rescue, acquisition, special operations, contingency, training, and long-range strategy for joint/AF C4ISR systems.
• Provides technical guidance, leadership, advisory support, and assistance on an entire project and/or major phases for broad and varied operations.
• Prepares and presents high-level briefings of conclusions
• Maintains a continuous liaison with Air Staff, other service headquarters counterparts, DOD offices, and program offices to develop, plan, and integrate Air Force test plans.
• Accomplishes professional development and maintains technical proficiency.

Requirements

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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 position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• 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.
• Work requires frequent travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• Must exhibit a high degree of judgment, resourcefulness, originality, and the ability to foresee the impact of changing technology.
• This is a Testing Designated Position. The employee will be subject to random testing and random polygraph testing
• Appropriate valid driver's license is required for the position.
• Required to regularly handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information on SIPRNET and JWICS, IAW regulations to reduce
  potential compromise.

Qualifications

Conditions of Employment (cont.)

• Position is designated special-sensitive and incumbent requires a TOP SECRET security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), with an ability to obtain and maintain special accesses, as required. A nondisclosure agreement must be signed.
• Operations experience (rated (1 1,12,13), intelligence, Air Operations Center (AOC), Control Reporting Center/Air De
• This position is designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). Work requires the appropriate APDP certification: Level II in Test & Evaluation (T&E) - required (within 2 years of hire date).
• The employee must meet, or be capable of meeting, Defense Acquisition Work Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position. The employee must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position; the APDP level required specifically for this position will be identified locally. Employee is expected to meet Continuing Acquisition Education requirements.

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 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, and skill in applying a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of major aspects (e.g., apportionment of combat aviation forces, munitions support, transportation support) of Air Force level plans and procedures such as flight and mission, war, mobilization, exercise, rescue, acquisition, special operations, contingency, training, and long-range strategy for joint/AF C4ISR systems .; and the evaluation of MAJCOM and Air Staff responses to plans and studies.

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 for the assessment and improvement of airpower plans and procedures for conducting major operations such as war, military operations other than war, mobilization, deployment. Knowledge of airpower 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.
• Knowledge of the relationship of the various Air Force entities involved in overall planning and execution of C4ISR military operations, tests, and evaluations.
• Knowledge of and skill in the application of military operations expertise as it applies to assigned programs. Ability to plan, organize, and lead others in studies or projects and to negotiate effectively with 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.

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 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.

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 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.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

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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