Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Major Command (MAJCOM) level Program Analyst to analyze and evaluate complex issues and to develop recommendations on behalf of the MAJCOM Surgeon (SG) to resolve substantive problems/issues of effectiveness and efficiency of work operations in Department of Defense (DoD) Medical programs.

Duties

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• Using a mastery of management and organizational principles and practices, along with a comprehensive knowledge of planning, programming, and budgeting regulations, guidance, and processes, to analyze HQ AFMS and AFMOA-provided Medical treatment Facility (MTF) and Integrated Operational Support (IOS) Units process measurements and develop executive summaries and alternative courses of action as needed for MAJCOM SG vector.
• Expert knowledge of command structure, missions, programs, and organizational relations teamed with a thorough knowledge of quantitative and qualitative methods and techniques to develop standards/measures covering complex health managerial issues and represent subordinate MTFs, IOS units and the MAJCOM/SG to AFMOA and HAF functionals.
• Supports the AFMOA Performance Management process with a comprehensive knowledge of medical program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of program events and milestones, and a range of methods of evaluating the significance and impact of program accomplishments.

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
• 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.
• Safeguards sensitive patient information and/or files IAW with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations
• Position will require occasional TDY assignments and travel in military or civilian aircraft
• Attends meetings and training courses sponsored by the Air Force, sister services, civilian organizations, and other agencies (away from duty location) to maintain technical advisor/expert status
• Bachelor's degree in health care and/or business/management discipline is preferred. Master's degree in business/management discipline is desirable
• The employee is required to obtain and maintain an appropriate security clearance as a condition of employment

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.

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 extensive knowledge of a wide range of principles, practices, and quantitative and qualitative evaluative techniques used in program analysis to identify, evaluate, resolve, and present issues or problems to isolate discrepancies or identify trends that impact organizational mission objectives both operationally and strategically. Knowledge of planning, programming, and budgeting to include utilizing automated data systems and data processes to expertly analyze medical fiscal management, human resources management, continuous process improvement, budgeting, procurement, and computer systems and applications. Knowledge of the medical command structure, mission, programs, and organizational relationships plus a comprehensive knowledge of the legislation, laws, regulations, and initiatives that affect the health care administration and professions to develop and execute complex studies that involve multiple locations, a variety of programs, and numerous issues.

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:

1. Knowledge of a wide range of principles, practices, and quantitative and qualitative evaluative techniques used in program analysis to identify, evaluate, resolve, and present issues or problems to isolate discrepancies or identify trends that impact organizational mission objectives both operationally and strategically.

2. Knowledge of planning, programming, and budgeting to include utilizing automated data systems and data processes to expertly analyze MAJCOM medical fiscal management, human resources management, continuous process improvement, budgeting, procurement, and computer systems and applications.

3. Knowledge of the USAF medical command structure, mission, programs, and organizational relationships plus a comprehensive knowledge of the legislation, laws, regulations, and initiatives that affect the health care administration and professions to develop and execute complex studies that involve multiple locations, a variety of programs, and numerous issues.

4. Skill in negotiating with management to accept and implement recommendations when they involve substantial resources, extensive changes, or conflict with organizational desires.

5. Ability to interpret and implement MAJCOM, Air Force and DoD policies and procedures and to develop commandwide regulations and operating instructions in the absence of defined guidelines sufficient to achieve an effective access program.

6. Ability to use, manipulate, and or synthesize various data systems and sources of information to cross-correlate data and metrics to evaluate data within the context of operational environment, develop COAs to better support mission objectives, select and coordinate with appropriate parties of interest, and champion MAJCOM/SG selected opportunities in the AFMS corporate process

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.

Conditions of Employment:

• This is a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012,Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d. Incumbent shall comply with the requirements of this certification program.

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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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.

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