PROGRAM ANALYST

Summary You will serve as a PROGRAM ANALYST (STUCON) in the Training and Standardization Division of CNATRA, Corpus Christi, TX. Duties * You will provide oversight for the proper administration of Training Policies across the Naval Air Training Command (NATRACOM) for all naval flight students. * You will act as the command specialist, subject matter expert (SME), and Staff advisor for all NATRACOM activities involved in training, i.e., CNATRA Headquarter, five Training Air Wings, and 17 training squadrons. * You will be responsible for the accurate documentation of the proper administration through maintenance of the Student Aviation Training Jacket (ATJ), which may be in electronic and/or hard copy form, for all NATRACOM units. * You will ensure all programs involving the administration and management of student control complies with established directives. * You will identify irregularities in training administration processing and notify leadership of remediation recommendations. * You will explore solutions to problems not previously encountered and recommend action based on the results of studies, surveys, and individual interviews that affect the administrative operations of the entire NATRACOM organization. * You will monitor, track, maintain liaison, and coordinate with commands for all aspects of program and pipeline change requests. * You will conduct command inspections of five Training Air Wings and the associated 17 squadrons on training policy administration. * You will assist with managing, administering, training, and advising commands in providing quality instruction and proper documentation for all International Military Students (IMS) enrolled. * You will possess specific knowledge in: CNATRAINST 1500.4 (series), knowledge of Chief of Naval Air Training (CNATRA) Aviation Training Jacket (ATJ) maintenance and understanding of the CNATRA undergraduate flight training program. * You will possess experience to perform tasks such as: CNATRA correspondence guidelines/requirements; multi-tasking and working with short deadlines; problem solving; developing manuals and directives; managing a program. * You will provide on-site assist visits to all NATRACOM units to review student control programs and documents and provide live/virtual recurring training on training policy administration. Requirements Conditions of Employment * Must be a US Citizen. * Must be determined suitable for federal employment. * Must participate in the direct deposit pay program. * New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov * Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. * Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326. * Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. * You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license. * You will be required to obtain and maintain a current DoD Security Cooperation Workforce Certification, Area of Concentration (AoC): 4-Execution Support Management, Certification Level: 1-Basic. * You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. * This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time. * You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination. Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: analyzing major administrative aspects of training administration programs and policies to develop plans, goals, and objectives for improving productivity, effectiveness, and efficiency of program operations. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Education In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree
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Successful completion of 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading toa Ph.D.
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Possession of an LL.M. that is related to this position being filled. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/
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A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience. A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information. Additional information Headquartered on board NAS Corpus Christi, Texas, the Chief of Naval Air Training (CNATRA) leads the Naval Air Training Command (NATRACOM) composed of five Training Air Wings located on Naval Air Stations in Florida, Mississippi and Texas. The Wings are home to 17 Training Squadrons. The mission of Naval Air Training Command is to train, mentor, and deliver the highest quality Naval Aviators who prevail in competition, crisis, and conflict. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting do

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