PROGRAM ANALYST

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions. Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes ???????knowledge of the application of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of program effectiveness or the improvement of complex management processes; Comprehensive knowledge of the theories and principles of acquisition and weapons systems support, especially related to materiel surge. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. 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: In-dept knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of command level plans and programs for conducting major operations such as war, mobilization, development, exercise, rescue, foreign military sales, PPBS, acquisition, contracting, special operations, or similar operations. In-dept knowledge of Air Force and command program goals and objectives; including the planning and execution of military operations and evaluations; is highly desirable. Ability to research, study and advise on Air force Guard and Reserve operations aircraft, program, missions and requirements in support of unit or staff assignments within Air Force or a Joint operations environment; in the area of Logistics Plans and Programs, Communications and Information, Operations, Intelligence, or deployment for contingency operations. Extensive knowledge of agency planning, programming, budgeting, and execution system actions; services requirements (contracts) process; modifications//acquisition programs; science and technology; programming actions; manpower and organization; contracting; financial management; policy, doctrine, mission area plans, force structure and Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E). Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies; and preparing solution to especially broad, important, and severe problems/issues of effectiveness and efficiency of work operations in a major command relating to military operational and contingency areas. Ability to plan, organize, and lead others in studies or projects and to negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations, where proposals involve substantial resources, and required extensive changes in established requirements, concepts and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relationships. 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. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a major command headquarters level senior program and budget analyst, applying knowledge of Air National Guard and Reserve operations aircraft, programs, missions, and requirements to analyze, develop and evaluate program requirements issues, and develop recommendations to resolve substantive problems/issues of work.