MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYST

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as Team Lead/Project Manager and senior analyst to conduct comprehensive aircraft manpower requirements, process improvement, and organizational analysis/studies of a wide diversity of organizations, functions, and work processes.

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Duties

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• Leads a manpower management engineering team, as a project manager, to conduct manpower requirementdeterminant and process improvement projects/studies utilizing approved management engineering and process improvement practices. Lead/supports efforts on selected projects to develop agency and Air Force positions and plans. Furnishes technical guidance, information, and advice to other study/project members.
• Project leader/manager responsible to manage, direct, coordinate, oversee, and report complex projects; defines scope, priority, and staff; provides technical direction in project management, team building, facilitation, process improvement analysis, and methodology/tool required to develop, substantiate, and defend result.
• Conducts management consultant studies of Air Force-wide organizations with interrelated work processes and functions and accurately advises on proposed solutions to improve processes, realign functions, maximize resource utilization, and resolve substantive issues of wide scope. Reviews, analyzes and evaluates organization structures and missions by interpreting data, process flow, organization concepts, and line/staff relationships.
• Analyzes automated data management systems and their methodologies to satisfy the needs of the manpower requirements determinant development. Analyzes Air Force-wide automated related tracking systems to determine the need and viability to establish a formal product count system for a customer, and procures Air Force functional manager and senior leadership's approval to establish and implement the formal reporting system.

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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.
• Work requires travel away from normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft and may exceed 30% of the incumbent's workload.
• Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.
• Certification as a CPI/LSS Black Belt or ability to obtain certification within twelve months is desired.
• Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) is desired

Qualifications

• The primary purpose of this position is a developmental position with known promotion potential to the target position of Management and Program Analyst, GS-0343-12. Incumbent works closely with the supervisor in performing duties identified in the full performance standard core personnel document. Upon completion of appropriate training and time in grade requirement, incumbent may be noncompetitively promoted to the next grade.

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 FOR GS 11: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09 , or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include working knowledge and experience using analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to conduct studies of issues concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations carried out by administrative or professional personnel, or substantive administrative support organizations. Skill in developing new or modified work methods, organizational structures, management processes, and/or program administration procedures. Working knowledge of the major issues, program goals and objectives, budget constraints, work processes, and administrative operations of the manpower program and organizations under study.

OR EDUCATION FOR GS 11: Successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent graduate degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit copies of your college transcripts.

OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION FOR GS 11: I have a combination of specialized experience and education. A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR GS 12: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11 , or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience includes expert technical knowledge and experience using analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to conduct studies of issues concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations carried out by administrative or professional personnel, or substantive administrative support organizations. Working knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, policies, and precedents as well as budget, budget priorities, impact priorities, and related support resources which affect the manpower program and the functions under study. Highly skilled in the art and science of adapting analytical techniques and evaluation criteria to the measurement and improvement of program effectiveness and/or organizational productivity. Expert knowledge in applying the technical capabilities of systems, programs, and software to recommend which will meet requirements for some types of manpower studies.

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. 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.

• One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level.
• One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level.

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:

GS-11:

1. Knowledge of management engineering principles, concepts, methodologies, guidance, and organization principles to direct or perform difficult requirements determination studies or projects and make informed recommendations and decisions relating to those efforts.

2. Demonstrated ability to use management engineering analytical and evaluative techniques to identify and resolve difficult issues concerning efficiency and effectiveness of program operations, and to devise organizational structuring options for complex, diverse organizations.

3. Skill using computer systems to perform data analysis and produce detailed reports applicable to a management engineering studies, data manipulation and extraction techniques; and knowledge to access or locate information through the use of a personal computer and software programs.

4. Skill in gathering, assembling, and analyzing facts; drawing conclusions; devising solutions to highly technical management engineering problems; identifying changes and trends; and preparing, presenting, and defending complex and sometimes controversial advice, briefings and reports.

5. Skill in conducting effective interviews and workshops with employees, supervisors, and management officials at all levels to obtain, define, and challenge information about organizational missions, functions, and work procedures.

6. Ability to carry out and complete management engineering assignments, and gain cooperation from others through technical competence, tact, courtesy, and diplomacy.

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 CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) . The employee is subject to random drug testing. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing and participation in random drug testing as a condition of employment in accordance with AFM 44-198, Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program.

Education

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs) (continued):

GS-12:

1. Extensive technical knowledge of management engineering principles, concepts, methodologies, guidance, and organization principles to independently perform, evaluate, and direct management engineering teams performing difficult and unique requirements determination studies; identify and resolve complex issues; and make informed recommendations and decisions relating to those efforts.

2. Demonstrated ability to use technical expertise in management engineering measurement tools, analytical and evaluative techniques to determine team effectiveness and mentor others on how to identify and resolve difficult issues concerning efficiency and effectiveness of program operations, and to devise appropriate organizational structuring options for complex, diverse organizations.

3. Skill conducting effective interviews and workshops with employees, supervisors, and management officials at all levels to evaluate effectiveness and mentor junior analyst, and to define, challenge, gain consensus, and obtain senior leadership approval on information and reports about organizational missions, functions, work and requirements.

4. Ability to use computer systems to perform highly complex data analysis and produce detailed reports applicable to a management engineering studies, data manipulation and extraction techniques; and demonstrated skill locating and accessing information with a personal computer and software programs.

5. Expert Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, and determine the correct tool to apply to difficult study scenarios; draw sound conclusions to ensure management engineering program standards are achieved; devise solutions to highly technical management engineering problems; identify changes and trends; and prepare, present, and defend complex and sometimes controversial advice, briefings and reports.

6. Proven ability to independently carry out and complete management engineering assignments; and mentor, influence, and gain cooperation from others through technical competence, tact, courtesy, and diplomacy. Technical knowledge and hands-on experience of current Air Force weapon systems aircraft maintenance practices and procedures.

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

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.

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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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