PROGRAM ANALYST

Summary

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The primary purpose of this position, Program Analyst, GS-0343-12, is to serve as program analyst for the detachment Resource Manager and Contracting Officer's Representative, responsible for long-term programming, planning, budgeting, and execution of detachment resources in support of multiple developmental and operational assessment programs.

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Duties

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1. Plans, organizes, and coordinates the planning, programming and budget activities of the detachment, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements to meet Air Force and MAJCOM requirements.
2. Actively participates in strategic planning to improve organizational direction and focus strategic resource planning tools and techniques.
3. Prepares and delivers oral presentations such as briefings, training sessions, consultations and strategy sessions with other staff service functions and activities to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters, and convey information relative to proposed changes in assignments.
4. Performs/ leads studies and coordinates the logistics and supply of detachment laboratories, test equipment and test facilities.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see
• A Top Secret security clearance is required. The selectee would be required to obtain and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance for the position(s)
• 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:
• Recruitment incentives may/may not be authorized
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• This is a drug testing designated position. Employee must past initial and periodic short notice drug testing.
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• 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 Non-Disclosure Agreement must be signed.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, GroupCoverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions for GS-0343, Management and Program Analyst positions. Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes applying analytical techniques for improvement across administrative functions; assessing processes, programs, statistical data, and operational needs to prepare reports and presentations; participate in strategic planning to ensure programs and processes remain effective; develop recommendations to resolve process issues and program problems; applying knowledge of commonly used budgetary methods, practices, procedures, regulations, policies, and processes to formulate, justify and execute budgets and financial goals in support of the mission, structure, goals, work and programs of the organization; applying knowledge of the requirements, techniques, procedures, and practices of generally accepted accounting principles and standards; applying knowledge of Air Force and command program goals and objectives; the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones; methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions related to actual events; and the relationship of the various command entitles involved in overall program planning and execution of military operations and evaluations; and using skill in fact-finding, contract analysis and pricing techniques, problem resolution and development of concrete action plans to solve problems. Knowledge of federal contracting laws, regulations, policies, practices, methods and contract types. Knowledge of DoD acquisition process NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

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 commonly used budgetary methods, practices, procedures, regulations, policies, and processes to formulate, justify and execute budgets and financial goals in support of the mission, structure, goals, work and programs of the organization.
2. Knowledge of the requirements, techniques, procedures, and practices of generally accepted accounting principles and standards.
3. Knowledge of Air Force and command program goals and objectives; the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones; methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions related to actual events; and the relationship of the various command entitles involved in overall program planning and execution of military operations and evaluations.
4. Skill in fact-finding, contract analysis and pricing techniques, problem resolution and development of concrete action plans to solve problems. Knowledge of federal contracting laws, regulations, policies, practices, methods and contract types. Knowledge of DoD acquisition process.
5. Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies and preparing solutions to resolve substantive problems, and issues of effectiveness and efficiency of work operations in a detachment/squadron in support of major command programs.
6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relationships.

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

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.

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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