PROGRAM ANALYST - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) level Program Analyst for one of the assigned Command level programs such as Installation Mission Support, Logistics Readiness, Nuclear Material Management, Research Development Test & Evaluation, Manpower, and/or Strategic Basing.

Duties

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1. Serves as the subject matter expert to the Branch Chief for all activities in planning, organizing and directing integration activities of the Strategy, Planning and Programming Process (SP3).
2. Provides extensive knowledge of Air Force program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operations events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the SP3 process.
3. Prepares and presents high level briefings of conclusion. Many briefings are highly subjective and not readily susceptible to verification and actual operations situations.
4. Establishes, develops, and maintains a continuous liaison with HQ AFMC offices, Centers, other MAJCOMS, Air Staff, other Services/Agencies, and DoD offices to integrate the SP3 process that supports Air Force planning and programming.

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.
• Position may require an appropriate security clearance. Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
• 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.
• 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. Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.

Qualifications

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

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-03, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-13 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience in serving as the subject matter expert to executive leadership in planning, organizing, and directing the integration activities of the Strategy, Planning and Programming Process (SP3). This includes utilizing expert knowledge of capabilities-focused planning, Air Force policies, and program goals to define, validate, and execute capability integration and process improvement plans. Experience also includes establishing continuous liaison with HQ AFMC, Air Staff, and DoD offices to integrate SP3 processes, and applying advanced organizational, qualitative, and quantitative analytical methods to measure program effectiveness. Additionally, experience in demonstrating leadership abilities to advise senior officials on complex, mission-oriented issues, leading significant changes in business practices, and preparing and presenting high-level, strategic briefings to influence key decisions.

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.

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COMBINING EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification 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:

• Expert knowledge of effects-based, capabilities-focused planning, and Department of Air Force policy, procedures, and schedules for developing AF process improvement plans in support of AF and command goals and objectives, and methods of defining, developing, documenting, validating, gaining approval, and managing capability integration and mission assignment strategy execution and process improvement plans and strategies.
• Extensive knowledge of Air Force program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operations events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions as related to actual events. Skill in reviewing processes and conducting extensive analysis of processes to substantiate change to organizational dynamics.
• Demonstrated leadership and managerial abilities, in conjunction with the authority to serve as a technical expert and consultant to AFMC leadership and other AF officials on extremely complex and highly diverse directorate mission-oriented issues to include capability integration and mission assignment activities.
• Mastery of advanced management, organizational, and analytical principles, methods techniques, and practices in conjunction with a comprehensive knowledge of the missions, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operations of AFMC, USAF, DoD, other agencies, and private industry, that govern, interface with, and/or influence the Strategic Plans, Programs and Assessments Directorate's missions and programs.
• Comprehensive knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of acquisition program and support activities, in addition to the ability to gather and analyze complex program information, make sound judgments concerning substantive program processes, procedures, and practices.
• Ability and professional stature to lead the development of significant changes in business practices and influence complex policy decisions.
• Demonstrated communication skills and abilities, verbal and nonverbal, in conjunction with the ability to present and influence decisions by the high levels of management, both within and outside of the directorate, and to support and defend recommendations to those levels.

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-04 equivalent to a GS-14 to GS-15.

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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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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