MANAGEMENT & PROGRAM ANALYST

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Duties

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The primary purpose of this position is: To perform as a Management and Program Analyst and subject matter expert (SME), to conduct a wide variety of studies, analyses, evaluations, planning, programming, budgeting, and execution management for the formulation, presentation, evaluation, coordination, and justification of USSOCOM programs and requirements resourcing, for development of the USSOCOM Program Objective Memorandum (POM).

DUTIES

• Conducts independent analysis and assessment involving all aspects of command programs and resources for all classified and unclassified SOF activities, force structure, manpower, and capabilities to provide prioritization and program development, evaluation, and defense recommendations that support the development of the USSOCOM Program Objective Memorandum (POM) and other resourcing processes.
• Serves as a USSOCOM expert of the Planning and Programming phases of the DoD PPBES cycle from development of strategic guidance and the formulation and staffing of a POM thru the submission of the POM to OSD and adjudication through Program/Budget Review (PBR).
• Provides comprehensive program analyses for resourcing of USSOCOM acquisition, manpower, operational, and support requirements and develops recommended courses of action.
• Defends independent analysis and evaluation involving all aspects of command manpower, force structure, programs and resources and presents program resource decision briefings to senior decision makers and OSD decision forums.
• Responsible to ensure the protection of classified and sensitive information, employ operational and information security, and ensure that core classified national information protection security disciplines of information are fully covered from a policy and programmatic view point to ensure overall information protection requirements meet mission requirements.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET/Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.
• 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
• Work may occasionally require travel away from normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft, either
  within or outside the continental United States.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• PCS is authorized, Locally Funded and will be paid for by the unit.
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation 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.

Qualifications

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• This position is designated as Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Drug Testing Program. As a mandatory requirement for employment, the incumbent is (a) to refrain from the use of illegal drugs and (b) if requested, submit to urinalysis testing. Appointee must sign a statement acknowledging the position occupied as a TDP.

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, Administration 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 Comprehensive knowledge of the theory, principles and applications of DoD PPBES cycle, the DoD Strategic Planning Process, Manpower Engineering, and DoD acquisition and life-cycle management. Detailed knowledge of the POM development schedule and its execution. Sufficient to formulate and consolidate program resourcing decisions for use in POM and budget documents, recurring issues and review/out-of-cycle reprogramming and resourcing negotiations. Comprehensive knowledge of USSOCOM missions, programs, and resources; the sequence and timing of key program events and acquisition milestones; and methods of evaluating program and resourcing effectiveness. To include knowledge of USSOCOM organizations and key administrative functions and their relationship to resource programming. Up-to-date working knowledge of office automation programs and analysis software and skill in applying this knowledge to USSOCOM and DoD-specific management information systems (MIS); DoD Resource Data Warehouse (DROW), Program Resources Collection Process (PRCP), Standard Data Collection System (SOCS), Select and Native Program (SNaP) data collection system, and the OSD Issue Nomination tool with emphasis on the extraction and input of data to formulate accurate, automated resourcing submissions to meet OSD submission, and adjudication timelines.

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. Comprehensive knowledge of US Special Operations Forces in the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps,

the Joint SOF Headquarters and Theater Special Operations Commands, and their functions, capabilities, equipment,

and tactics, techniques, and procedures.

2. Comprehensive knowledge of DoD PPBES principles, the DoD Strategic Planning Process, Manpower

Engineering, and DoD acquisition and life-cycle management policies and procedures.

3. Comprehensive knowledge of OSD resource systems to include the DoD Resource Data Warehouse (DROW),

Program Resources Collection Process (PRCP), Standard Data Collection System (SOCS), Select and Native

Program (SNaP) data collection system, the Comptroller Information System (CIS), and the Manpower Validation

Process with skill in the extraction and input of data to meet OSD and Joint Staff submissions and timelines.

4. Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

5. Expert knowledge of and skill in a wide range of qualitative and or quantitative methods and techniques used in

program evaluation and fiscal analysis, sufficient to conduct research, summarize results, and formulate appropriate

program recommendations and communicate results in verbal, written, and/or visual explanation, presentation, and

defense of resourcing information.

6. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, protect sensitive information, and establish and

maintain productive working relationships with key individuals and groups internal and external to the organization.

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 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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