PROGRAM ANALYST

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Duties

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The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as subject matter expert, providing technical expertise for research and development (R&D) efforts for Mobility Air Forces (MAF) by identifying, evaluating, and analyzing innovative technologies and capabilities providing operational advancements to MAF weapon systems and leading branch employees with tasking and scheduling authority on programs and studies being pursued and/or evaluated.

Duties:

• Applying Research and Development (R&D), Test and Evaluation with Air Force military rated aviator experience, analyzes, develops, and evaluates detailed plans, goals, and objectives for identifying and evaluating Advanced and Special Access Required (SAR) technologies and capabilities to enhance MAF weapon systems to support joint warfighting efforts
• Assesses and evaluates new state-of-the-art concepts and research/technology/findings/reports for their application to the development of new techniques for MAF aircraft
• As Branch Chief, plans, organizes, oversees and directs the activities of Advanced Programs Future Capabilities Branch, ensuring that Branch complies with legal and regulatory requirements, established defense department and service guidance and meets customer needs
• Represents AMC Commander to SAF/AQL/RCO, CCMDs, HQ USAF, JOINT STAFF, INDUSTRY PARTNERS, OTHER SERVICES AND GOVT AGENCIES, AND DAF MAJCOMs/FLDCOMS
• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• 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
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Student Loan Repayment may be authorized
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• 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.
• This position is centrally managed in Operations career field
• May travel by military or commercial aircraft to conferences, meetings, or other functions away from duty site.
• AF military rated Air Force aviator experience (e.g., pilot, navigator) is critical to the successful performance of the position and is highly desired.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret (SCI) security clearance, as well as be eligible for Special Access Program (SAP).
• Individual is subject to random Counterintelligence Scope Polygraph (CSP).

Qualifications

Conditions of Employment Continued:

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.

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, 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-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes expert mastery of advanced concepts, principles, theories, causes and effects, and practices of electronic warfare and electronics engineering to enable the incumbent to serve as the technical authority on assigned systems and to establish engineering practices for use by other engineers, AF organizations, and private industry. Mastery of modern aircraft defensive and system operation and design, radiated emission characteristics and trends in sufficient depth and breadth to enable resolution of operational programs, optimization of operational performance and to project future requirements such that postulated solutions can be ready in the required timeframes. Expert knowledge of requirements for SAPs, SCI, and ACCM security procedures. Expert knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of command level plans and programs for conducting major operations such as rescue, mission and flight operations, tactical airlift, deployment, mobilization, exercise, flying training systems both manned and unmanned, rescue, special operations, or similar operations.

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-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 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 requirements for SAPs, SCI, and ACCM security procedures. Expert knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of command level plans and programs for conducting major operations such as rescue, mission and flight operations, tactical airlift, deployment, mobilization, exercise, flying training systems both manned and unmanned, rescue, special operations, or similar operations.

2. Expert knowledge of Air Force and command program goals and objectives for Research and Development, test and evaluation as relating to the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions related to actual events; and the relationship of the various command entities involved in overall program planning and execution of military operations and evaluations.

3. Expert knowledge of the application of Air Force military rated aviator (e.g., pilot, navigator) expertise as it applies to assigned programs and assigned weapons systems. Ability to apply military rated aviator experience and expertise to assigned programs and/or weapons systems.

4. Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies; and preparing solutions to especially broad, important, and complex military operational and contingency areas, sufficient to plan, organize, and lead other studies or projects and to negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations, where proposals involve substantial resources, and require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures.

5. Ability to plan, organize and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization.

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

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 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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