Program analyst

Duties * Performs Space Operations developmental assignments of moderate difficulty where work procedures are established and a number of specific guidelines exist. * Participates in development and on-going research to support the Space Operations tracking, planning, and recording, transmitting and receiving processes. * Participates with oversight in projects involving mathematical formulas, technical studies and data analyses of existing and proposed space operating systems to improve operational support, optimize systems efficiency. * Performs recurring assignments of limited, but gradually increasing, difficulty and complexity. Analyzes and evaluates routine issues/problems that are encountered and resolves them. * Develops documents and implements plans and procedures for Space Operations requirements. Analyzes and evaluates routine issues/problems that are encountered and resolves them. * Works with other experienced Space Operations specialists and analytical operation personnel in planning and conducting special initiatives, studies, and projects. * Drafts or prepares a variety of documents to include briefings, newsletters, reports, letters, and responses to routine inquiries. Requirements Conditions of Employment * You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship * Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance * Must sign a mobility agreement * Permanent Change of Station (PCS) expenses may or may not be authorized. PCS expenses if authorized will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations * Recruitment incentives may be authorized * A security clearance may be required * Student Loan Repayment Program may be offered for eligible candidates * Must meet suitability for Federal employment * Disclosure of Political Appointments * May be required to travel by military and/or civilian aircraft in the performance of official duties. * Must attend various qualification training courses, to include Space Operations Course (Fundamental), or equivalent course(s), which may require being on temporary duty (TDY) status. * Must have normal color vision * This is a drug testing designated position * Successful completion of all training and regulatory requirements as identified in the applicable training plan * You will be required to serve a two year probationary period Qualifications Any individual who was awarded a degree by an institution of higher education from a PUBLIC or other non-profit institution not more than two years before the date of appointment meets the basic eligibility requirement to apply for the DHA Recent Graduates Program; OR Any individual who has completed a period of obligated service in a uniformed service of more than four years and was awarded a degree by an institution of higher education from a public or other non-profit institution not more than four years before the closing of this announcement meets the basic eligibility requirement to apply for the DHA Recent Graduates Program. KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA): 1. Knowledge of basic principles, concepts, and theories of Space Operations analytical practices, and the standard work environment practices, methods, and techniques of the occupation sufficient to perform moderately difficult, but well-precedented assignments. 2. Knowledge of the substantive nature of agency programs and activities to assist in studies and preparing reports, briefings, documentation, and correspondence to communicate factual and procedural information clearly. 3. Skill in evaluating and analyzing problems, identifying significant factors, gathering and interpreting pertinent data, and applying established rules and procedures in order to recommend ways to improve tine organizational effectiveness and efficiency. 4. Skill in applying the basic principles, concepts, and practices of the occupation sufficient to perform moderately difficult assignments. You must have completed a 4 year course of study leading to a bachelor's from an accredited institution AND must have documented Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) at the undergraduate level in one of the following: a) Class Standing - upper third of the graduating class based on completed courses in the college, university, or major subdivision; b) Grade Point Average - 2.95 or higher out of a possible 4.0 as recorded on your official transcript or as computed based on 4 years of education or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of curriculum; OR 3.45 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on the average of the required courses completed in your major field or the required courses in your major field completed during the final 2 years of your curriculum. If more than 10 percent of total undergraduate credit hours are non-graded, i.e. pass/fail, CLEP, CCAF, DANTES, military credit, etc, you cannot qualify based on GPA; c) Election to membership in a national scholastic honor society (note: freshman honor society cannot be used to meet the requirements of this position). (If qualifying based on class standing or honor society membership, provide appropriate documentation). Qualified candidates will be considered in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Pathways Guidelines . You can also visit: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/index-Standards.asp for additional qualification standards. 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. ***PLEASE NOTE*** * This position requires the ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret clearance level Education Any individual who was awarded a degree by an institution of higher education from a PUBLIC or other non-profit institution not more than two years before the date of appointment meets the basic eligibility requirement to apply for the DHA Recent Graduates Program; OR Any individual who has completed a period of obligated service in a uniformed service of more than four years and was awarded a degree by an institution of higher education from a public or other non-profit institution not more than four years before the closing of this announcement meets the basic eligibility requirement to apply for the DHA Recent Graduates Program. To qualify for GS-09 You must have completed 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree or one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least a GS-07 at the graduate level in one of the following: a) Class Standing - upper third of the graduating class based on completed courses in the college, university, or major subdivision; b) Grade Point Average - 2.95 or higher out of a possible 4.0 as recorded on your official transcript or as computed based on 4 years of education or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of curriculum; OR 3.45 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on the average of the required courses completed in your major field or the required courses in your major field completed during the final 2 years of your curriculum. If more than 10 percent of total undergraduate credit hours are non-graded, i.e. pass/fail, CLEP, CCAF, DANTES, military credit, etc, you cannot qualify based on GPA; c) Election to membership in a national scholastic honor society (note: freshman honor society cannot be used to meet the requirements of this position). (If qualifying based on class standing or honor society membership, provide appropriate documentation). OR 2. You have one full year (18 semester hours or the equivalent) of graduate level study, or possess a master's or higher degree, e.g., LL.B., J.D., LL.M., Ph.D., in a field that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to do the work of this position. Such fields include business administration, industrial management, industrial engineering, industrial psychology, public administration, political science, or government.(Submit copy of transcripts). OR 3. You have at least one year (12 months) of specialized experience, that provided knowledge of to perform successfully the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower qualifying pay band or equivalent grade under the General Schedule (GS) or other pay systems. Equivalent experience may be at the level of the lowest GS grade covered by the applicable pay band; however, the experience must demonstrate KSA's to successfully perform the duties of the position being filled. OR 4. You must have a combination of graduate education as described above and the type of specialized experience as described above, which when combined would equate to 100%. (To compute, first determine your total qualifying graduate level education as a percentage of the graduate education required; then determine your total qualifying experience as a percentage of experience described above; add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal to at least 100 %.) (Submit a copy of your transcript.) IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the