PROGRAM ANALYST

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The primary purpose of this position is : to serve as Chief, ANG Readiness Training and Education Branch, providing planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over military and civilian personnel assigned to the Air National Guard (ANG) Readiness Training and Education Branch within the ANG Plans and Execution Portfolio (APEX).

• Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the ANG Readiness Training and Education branch, ensuring that all branch functions comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet senior leader, organization, and unit needs.
• Prepares and delivers high-level (general officer) oral presentations such as briefings, training sessions, consultations, and strategy sessions with other staff service functions and activities to secure cooperation, resolves controversial matters, and convey information relative to improving readiness reporting of ANG Wings and Units.
• Applying Air Force command and control, logistics, or personnel experience, performs a broad range of highly complex qualitative and quantitative analyses of programs, policies, and issues which have a major impact on national deterrence policy in the development of long-range plans such as war, mobilization and similar operations or contingency plans.
• Actively participates in strategic planning to improve organizational direction and focus using strategic planning tools and techniques.
• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities over limited staff.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see
• 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:
• 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
• 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.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours and/or Shift work may be required which may include overtime and/or irregular hours.
• This is a Centrally Managed position in the Operations career field.
• This is a Supervisory Position - A 1 year supervisory probationary period is required if applicant selected has not previously met this requirement.

Qualifications

Conditions of Employment (Cont.)

• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft/vehicle to conferences, meetings, or functions away from the duty office/location. Travel may include overnight stays.

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, 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 Knowledge of USAF, NGB, and ANG program goals and objectives to include the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, methods of evaluating the effectiveness of readiness programs and impact to combat and non-combat operations, and the relationship of the various command entities involved in overall program planning and execution of military operations and evaluations. Knowledge of USAF and NGB military command structure, missions, programs, organizational relationships, and program goals and objectives. Knowledge of DCAPES, DRRS, AF-IT, and all related reporting systems, to include the policy and technical application in preparing both resources and capability readiness reports.

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 USAF, NGB, and ANG program goals and objectives to include the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, methods of evaluating the effectiveness of readiness programs and impact to combat and non-combat operations, and the relationship of the various command entities involved in overall program planning and execution of military operations and evaluations. Knowledge of USAF and NGB military command structure, missions, programs, organizational relationships, and program goals and objectives.

2. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions of a small staff, to negotiate to accept and implement recommendations where proposals involve substantial resources, and require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures. Knowledge of DCAPES, DRRS, AF-IT, and all related reporting systems, to include the policy and technical application in preparing both resources and capability readiness reports.

3. Knowledge of USAF and ANG operations/maintenance/logistics expertise as it applies to readiness reporting, working knowledge of personnel, equipment, and training systems that form the basis of readiness reporting and the ability to ascertain the capabilities and measures of performance for ANG assigned missions. Knowledge of computing software, such as Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and Microsoft TEAMS, to produce and develop presentations, briefs, and training material.

4. Skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of the readiness assessments program in the improvement of critical command plans and programs for conducting major operations and quantitative techniques to apply DoD, Joint, and Air Force management engineering principles, concepts and methodologies and financial management directives, concepts, procedures, guidance, and policy.

5. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues effectively with other Directorates and senior management; and maintain good working relationships. Ability to prepare briefings and correspondence suitable for general officer consumption. Ability to brief general officers up to the 4-star level, Congressional, or Adjutant General Delegations.

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.

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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.

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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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