Program Analyst

Job TitleDuties PRIMARY PURPOSE: To serve as the 53d Wing's (WG), liaison for all Operational Tests (OT). DUTIES:Applies Air Force military rated aviator/AF Aerospace Management experience to analyze, evaluate, and develop recommendations to resolve substantive problems of effectiveness and efficiency of work operations in the planning, programming, and execution of OT.Document planning and program decisions in appropriate forms to meet Air Force MAJCOM and 53d WG requirements.Actively participates in strategic planning to improve organizational direction and focus using strategic planning tool and techniques.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.Requirements Conditions of EmploymentU.S. Citizenship RequiredMales must be registered for Selective Service, see 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: posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement ProgramDisclosure of Political AppointmentsAdvance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resumeRecruitment Incentive may be authorized for this positionRelocation Incentive may be authorized for this positionLeave accrual may be authorized upon requestDepending 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.May travel by military or commercial air to conferences, meetings, or other functions away from the duty siteMust be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).Qualifications Conditions of Employment (Continued)Related military rated aviator/AF Aerospace Management experience meeting the definition in AFMAN 11-402 (Aviation and Parachutist Service, Aeronautical Ratings and Aviation Badges) and DAFI 11-412 (Flying Operations-Aircrew Management) is requested; but can be substituted by DAFI 21-101 (Production Superintendent) and DAFI 21-101 (MXS Supervision Superintendent).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.QualificationsIn 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 (0343) SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 (or higher) grade level or equivalent (may have been obtained in the federal service, military, or public sector). Examples of specialized experience include- Knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations toward development and/or improvement of critical command plans and programs for conducting major operations such as war, mobilization, rescue, mission and flying operations, deployment, rescue, flying training systems both manned and unmanned, foreign military sales, acquisition, PPBS, special operations, or similar operations. Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies, and developing solutions to assigned portions of broad, important, and severe command operational and contingency areas. 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. 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:Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to participate in the assessment and improvement of command level plans and programs for conducting major operations such as war, mobilization, deployment, PPBS, exercise, flying training systems both manned and unmanned, foreign military sales, acquisition, special operations, rescue, or similar operations.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 entities involved in overall program planning and execution of military operations and evaluations.Knowledge of the application of AF military rated aviator/AF Aerospace Management related expertise as it applies to assigned programs; and assigned weapons systems.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 major command program.Ability to apply military rated/aerospace management related experience and expertise to assigned programs and/or weapons systems.Ability to plan, organize, and negotiate effectively with senior analysts and management to accept and implement recommendations, where proposals involve substantial resources, and require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures, and communicate effectively both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relationships.