PROGRAM ANALYST

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The purpose of this position is to serve as program analyst and subject matter expert on the logistics innovation ecosystem. Manages and provides critical leadership and expertise in support of A4/A4L senior leader strategic priorities.

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Duties

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1. Serves as the program analyst and technical advisor to senior leadership and the Tesseract Team in the implementation and execution of logistics innovation efforts.
2. Directs and oversees the Airmen Innovation Pipeline. Oversees the management of the largest innovation portfolio within the Vice Chief of the Air Force's innovation network (Holodeck); provides updates to senior leaders, highlighting wins and barriers to success.
3. Directs and oversees the Tesseract education, communication, and generation Lines of Effort.
4. Oversees strategic partnership and growth and supports Tesseract contract vehicles.
5. Directs and oversees strategic communication functions, training requirements, travel, and funding allocations.

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
• 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.
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in business administration, leadership, technical, or similar field is highly desired.
• Completed training in at least two: Agile Practitioner, SCRUM, Design Thinking, or PMP.
• Work may require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• Must exhibit a high degree of judgement, resourcefulness, originality, and the ability to foresee the impact of changing technology.
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours. Overtime and/or emergency overtime may be required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.

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 for 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 strong knowledge of component/command/air staff or equivalent organizational structure and it's supporting/supported elements and programs, mission, policies, goals, and philosophies. Knowledge of effective traiining principles, techniques, and tools required to design, develop, instruct, evaluate, improve and conduct trianing/course content.

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. Expert knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to a broad range of functional areas related to CPI, ToC, and benchmarking, metric/statistical analysis, value stream mapping, DevSecOps, and Kanban.
2. Strong knowledge of component/command/air staff or equivalent organizational structure and its supporting/supported elements and programs, mission, policies, goals, and philosophies. Knowledge of effecitive training principles, techniques, and tools required to design, develop, instruct, evaluate, improve and conduct training/course content.
3. Expertly skilled in the following areas: Airmen-Mission alignment, business process improvement, innovation pipelines, joint collaboration, project management, risk and decision analysis, SBIR/STTR process, and negotiations. Expertly skilled at leading and managing a team of highly talented Airmen, Civilians, and DoD contractors within a flat organization.
4. Expertly skilled in communication/public speaking to generate buy-in, integration and collaboration for innovative initiatives from various stakeholders from Wings, MAJCOMS, Program Offices, Air Staff, DoD, industry, and academia partners to integrate and coordinate multiple and related missions, functions, subjects, issues, and situations across echelons (or equivalent) to present and recommend solutions in a logical, cohesive format.
5. Highly Skilled in accelerating innovative and feasible solutions to complex issues in which the boundaries are broad and difficult to determine in advance.
6. Ability to research, interpret, develop and advocate component/command or equivalent organization laws, regulations, policies, and programs.

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.

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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