Program and Management Analyst

The Air Force Civilian Service

$76K — $118K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • At least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to NH-02 (GS-11) in leading and coordinating staff operations.
  • Knowledge of analytical methods for strategic planning in human resources.
  • Comprehensive understanding of USAF and AFIMSC programs and missions.
  • Expertise in management principles and human resources functions.
  • Skilled in conducting studies and preparing comprehensive reports and briefings.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a Senior Analyst in the Personnel Directorate.
  • Develop, research, and recommend innovative HR policies and practices.
  • Advise leadership on personnel issues across technical and administrative positions.
  • Assess human resources utilization to achieve strategic goals.
  • Represent the division in high-level meetings and briefings.

Benefits

  • Full-time permanent position with a dedicated career path.
  • Opportunities for professional development and capacity to influence the Air Force mission.
  • Ability to work with experienced teams in a supportive environment.
  • Potential for travel related to mission duties.
  • Eligible for certain benefits associated with federal employment.
Full Job Description
The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Permanent, Full-Time, Program and Management Analyst, NH-0343-03 (GS-12/13 Equivalency) to work at Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC), Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center (AFIMSC), in the Personnel Directorate (A1), Personnel Division (A1K), Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland/Kelly, TX. This federal job offers a rewarding and exciting career with great benefits as well as the opportunity to impact the overall Air Force mission. The announcement opens 12 August 2026. This position can be closed at any time. Apply Now! • Telework Situational Only • Position not eligible for remote work • Up to 25% Travel possible • Retiring or retired members of the Armed Forces to positions in any DoD Component during the 180 days immediately following retirement may only be made in accordance with DoDI 1402.01 and may require a waiver for appointment prior to the 180 days from official military retirement. This position has a typical 2026 salary range of $76,463 - $118,204 (without locality). Qualifications/Requirements: • The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Senior Analyst in the Personnel Directorate, providing managers with objectively based information for making decisions on administrative and programmatic aspects of AFIMSC level programs. Research, develops, and recommends new and innovative corporate policies, practices, and processes for the management of human resources. This is accomplished individually and through leadership of ad hoc teams primarily comprised of functional and support representatives who are engaged in specialties involved in the management of human resources to include civilian personnel, military personnel and manpower. Develops and recommends human resources policies and guidance for AFIMSC activities and performs continuous appraisal of the utilization of human resources in accomplishing objectives and goals. Advises commanders, supervisors, and managers on personnel issues, including those involving organizations that have a wide range of professional, scientific, administrative, ang highly technical positions. Some with high-grades and technical positions in rapidly changing fields. Develops and recommends programs and processes to achieve strategic goals and objectives. Serves as an authority advisor on proposed changes that impact human resources, i.e. , reorganizations, realignments of functions, legislative changes, etc. Briefs representatives of services organizations and serves as a human resources advisor/expert in representing the Division and the Directorate in high level meetings, conferences, and work groups. • U.S. Citizenship is required. • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov. • May be required to work irregular shift/overtime in performing such duties • Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft. • Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance RECRUITMENT KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA): • Knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods to accomplish long-range strategic planning for human resources and to provide definitive input on proposed legislative and regulatory changes. • Comprehensive knowledge of USAF, AFMC, and AFIMSC organizations, programs, missions, and functions to analyze and determine human resources plans, programs, and initiatives to support customers' current and future requirements. • Expert knowledge of advanced management and organizational principles and practices along with a knowledge of human resources functions, e.g., civilian personnel, military personnel, and manpower to develop and implement integrated approaches and solutions to significant human resources concerns and issues. • Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies and preparing solutions to especially broad and substantive problems and issues surrounding effectiveness and efficiency of work operations in major Center programs. • Skill in gathering, assembling, and analyzing facts; drawing conclusions; devising solutions to problems; identifying changes and trends; and preparing and presenting briefings and reports. • Ability to interpret broad guidance, and adapt where unclear, to reconcile discrepancies and develop workable methods of achieving program goals. Ability to recognize and analyze problems, conduct research, and summarize results to make appropriate recommendations; analyzing, interpreting, and applying rules, regulations, policies and procedures as required. • Ability to meet and deal with customers, co-workers, management, and Center leadership using a high degree of tact and diplomacy and to direct team/group efforts to develop workable solutions to complex problems. Ability to negotiate group position on controversial issues. Mastery of management concepts, principles and policies to apply them to assigned programs and projects and reconcile conflict, divergence, and disconnects. OTHER REQUIREMENTS/SIGNIFICANT FACTS: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NH-02 (GS-11) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector leading and coordinating staff operations by advising leadership, developing polices and plans, overseeing programs and resources, and resolving organizational issues to support mission objectives. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series and https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/management-and-program-analysis-series-0343/. *** This job does not have an education qualification requirement. College transcripts are highly recommended *** *** Failure to submit a resume (up to two pages in length) will result in non-consideration for this position *** Click the apply button to complete an application and upload resume - up to two pages in length (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214, member 4), SF-50). To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS via email notification, please subscribe at https://www.afciviliancareers.com and sign up to "Get Career Updates."

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