PROGRAM ANALYST

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-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods and processes sufficient to analyze, evaluate, plan, advise and implement feasible solutions to dynamic multifaceted challenges concerning program goals, strategic planning, joint coordination, inter-agency synchronization efforts and the assessment and production of concepts of operations, branch plans/sequels, and campaign support plans. Knowledge of advanced management and organizational principles and practices, strategic planning, Joint Planning Process (JPP), Joint Operations Planning for Air (JOPPA), Joint and Air Force doctrine, National Security Strategy and National Defense Strategy (NSS/NDS), war plans, and operations/contingency plans. Knowledge of military command structure, missions, programs, organizational relationships, 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. Knowledge of administrative laws, DOD, Air Force, and organization policies, regulations, and directives sufficient to provide expert advice and recommendations to Command and Staff personnel, senior leaders and managers, and inter/joint agency personnel. Knowledge of, and ability in applying team leading methods and techniques sufficient to lead personnel in planned and emergent planning, strategy, analysis, and assessment efforts of complex program and planning functions and the integration of security cooperation objectives. 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: 1. Knowledge, experience, and advanced formal training in the doctrinal and practical application of the JPP, JOPPA, analytical and evaluative methods and techniques, sequence, and timing of key operational events and milestones, lessons learned and assessment processes and preparing solutions to resolve substantive problems/issues. 2. Knowledge of Planning in Crisis process, Deliberate Wartime Planning, analysis, and lessons learned process, Global Force Management processes, and Request for Forces/Support processes. 3. Knowledge of Component-Numbered Air Force (C-NAF), Major Command (MAJCOM), and Combatant Command missions, roles, functions, organizational structures, management, and operation of large organizations. 4. Ability to routinely identify and analyze complex strategic and operational issues and develop innovative solutions in coordination with internal and external USAF/Joint/Combined agencies, Higher Headquarters, and other domestic and foreign governmental and non-governmental agencies. Ability to lead, supervise, plan, organize, and direct work to meet established deadlines; possess effective supervisory, subordinate, and peer working relationships. 5. Skill and experienced in written and oral communication and negotiation on complex issues. 6. Knowledge and experience to apply military rated aviator (pilot, CSO, WSO, ABM, etc.) expertise as it applies to strategy, programs, and operational employment of aircraft weapons systems. 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. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.