Program Analyst

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.Qualifications: 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.
Travel by regularly scheduled commercial or military conveyance in accordance with Joint Travel regulations may be required in performance of temporary duty. Incumbent will occasionally be required temporary duty throughout the world including remote locations with limited facilities. These temporary duty assignments could range from short durations to 30 days, and longer, but are typically less than 30 days. While every effort will be made to schedule these assignments well in advance of the travel, travel may be required with extremely limited notice. It is imperative that the incumbent have an unlimited ability to perform such travel.
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, 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-11, or equivalent in other pay systems (may have been obtained in the federal service, military, or public sector) . Examples of specialized experience includes: Thorough and skillful knowledge applying current and emerging joint force operational doctrine, joint command, and control, and A3 staff personnel procedures and practices. Well knowledgeable of HAF, C-MAJCOM, and Wing-level operations capabilities, command structures, missions, programs, and organizational relationships; exercise joint operational program goals and objectives; and sequencing and timing of key operational events and milestones. Ability to make recommendations to improve execution of joint air operations, and integration of forces and assets in the Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) environment.
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:

• Expert knowledge of the application of Air Force military rated aviator (e.g., pilot, navigator) expertise as it applies to Air Force and command program goals and objectives, 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.
• Expert knowledge of SECDEF/CJCS/JS to Global Command & Control/Functional Combatant Command (GCC/FCC) interactions, directives, and adjudication processes as well as GCC, functional and service component processes to coordinate with Department of State (DOS) and other government agencies for whole of government solutions.
• Knowledge of advanced dissemination principles, concepts, and methods to disburse the most complex information/situations attained from multiple sources. Expert knowledge of the Department of Defense's Joint Publications, the Joint Planning Process and associated
  Boards, Bureaus, Centers, Cells and Working Groups (B2C2WGs); and ability to chair/coordinate B2C2WGs.
• Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relations. Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, draw conclusions, conduct analysis, devise recommended solutions, and package the entire process in briefings, papers, or reports suitable for top management use and decision-making.

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.Employment Type: FULL_TIME