PROGRAM ANALYST

Summary

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Air Reserve Technicians are full-time civilian employees who are also members of the Air Force Reserve unit in which they are employed. In addition to their civilian assignments, they are assigned to equivalent positions in the Reserve organization with a Reserve military rank or grade. Appointee's civilian assignments will consist of the following duties.

Duties

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The organizational goals or objectives of this position are: To establish policies and direct actions required for and related to programming and attaining requirements needs identified for assigned HQ AFRC programs.

DUTIES:

• As the Strategic Program Manager and Subject-Matter Expert, applies expert knowledge of military command structure, missions, programs, and organizational relationships, along with superior analytical skills, to develop, write and evaluate detailed plans, goals, and objectives for long-range implementation of Strategic Programming policy and execution.
• Serves as the Command Senior Policy Analyst and Subject-Matter Expert for Global Reach missions.
• As Serves as Program Manager for the Air Force Reserve Command.
• Provides expert technical guidance in development and documentation of planning and programming decisions in appropriate formats to meet Air Force and Major Command requirements for assigned programs.
• Actively participates in strategic planning to improve organizational direction and focus using strategic planning tools and techniques. Responsible for integrating requirements into the annual fiscal programs, e.g., POM. A

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Must be a current member of the AF Reserves or willing/qualified to join
• A security clearance may be required
• 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: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• Total salary varies depending on location of position
• This posn is subject to provision of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Must sign a mobility agreement
• Retired military are usually ineligible for membership in the Air Force Reserve. Retired military personnel who have active Air Force Reserve assignments may apply provided they show assignment (position and unit) on their application.
• Position may be subject to random drug testing
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request

Qualifications

THIS IS AN AIR RESERVE TECHNICIAN OFFICER POSITION.

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) Officer position located at HQ AF RESERVE CM with the military rank of Lt Col / O-5, AFSC: 016X4. For questions concerning military eligibility please contact the Air Force Reserve Qualification Center at 1-800-257-1212.

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, 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-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge, analytical skills and application of a wide range of qualitive and quantitative methods to evaluate a large variety of program and organizational needs, and total force capabilities necessary to assess and improve programs, budgets, and guidance with optimum benefit. Analytical skill to evaluate the impact of proposed policy and resource adjustments in terms of mission accomplishment when resource levels are changed, and knowledge oof the relationship funding and policy proposal and adjustments in term of the impact and knowledge of Air Force Instructions, regulations and other guidelines, including personnel management procedures and policies, outlining the strategic programming process in order to provide analysis, develop policy and recommendations to leadership on unit missions and bed downs and to assure an integrated approach to ensuring strategic programming policies are consistent with program goals.

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-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

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. Mastery of knowledge, analytical skills and application of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods to evaluate a large variety of program and organizational needs, and total force capabilities necessary to assess and improve AFRC programs, budgets, and guidance with optimum benefit. Analytical skill to evaluate the impact of proposed policy and resource adjustments in terms of mission accomplishment when resource levels are changed, and knowledge of the relationship funding and policy proposal and adjustments in term of the impact on the AFRC as a whole. Mastery of knowledge of Air Force Instructions, regulations and other guidelines, including personnel management procedures and policies, outlining the strategic programming process in order to provide analysis, develop Command policy and recommendations to AFRC leadership on unit missions and bed downs and to assure an integrated approach to ensuring strategic programming policies are consistent with program goals.

2. Analytical skill to evaluate the impact of proposed policy and resource adjustments in terms of mission accomplishment when resource levels are changed, and knowledge of the relationship funding and policy proposal and adjustments in term of the impact on the AFRC as a whole.

3. Expert analytical knowledge and skill in applying 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, AFRC Panel mission responsibilities, deployment, foreign military sales, acquisition, PPBE, Strategic Basing process, or similar operations. Expert analytical skills and ability to institute methods to resolve broad and complex programming problems and to coordinate across broad lines of authority both within and external to DoD to assure an integrated approach to ensuring programming policies are consistent with program goals.

4. Comprehensive knowledge of AFRC and other military command structures, missions, programs, and organizational relationships and program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions as related to actual events.

5. Skill in planning, organizing, and leading multi-functional teams across commands and throughout the AFRC Directorates. Ability to plan, organize, and develop studies or projects, making recommendations on substantive operating programs, and negotiate effectively with AFRC management to accept and implement recommendations, where the proposals involve substantial resources, and require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures.

6. Ability to negotiate effectively with high level officials to gain acceptance and support for implementation of recommendations when proposals involve substantial Command resources, requirements for extensive changes to established work processes and operations and entail conflict within some functional elements and/or commands. Ability to plan, organize, direct functions, mentor, motivate, and appraise the employees of an organization. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; negotiates complex issues, and maintains good order, discipline and working relations.

SIGNIFICANTS FACTS:

1. This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) enlisted position. The incumbent is required to meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements. Work schedule will be aligned to allow the incumbent to fully participate in unit training assemblies. The incumbent's regular assignments are primarily ART duties; however, the incumbent may also be assigned non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities.

2. 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 on temporary duty throughout the world including to remote locations with limited facilities. These temporary duty assignments could range from short duration to 30 days, and longer. 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 incumbent have an unlimited ability to perform such travel.

3. Performs other related duties as assigned.

4. Must possess a high degree of tact and diplomacy and demonstrated leadership and managerial abilities to successfully execute and manage the command operations

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

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

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.

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.

Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.

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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Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.

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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