Program Analyst

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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 (MAJCOM) headquarters-level program analyst and Code 4 supervisor, directing, organizing, and exercising control over nonsupervisory employees assigned to AFSOC/A5KM Manned ISR. 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, Administrative and Management 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 expert knowledge of AFSOC's special operations aircraft and missions, command structure, programs, organizational relationships, program goals and objectives, AFSOC's Requirements Board and Council, and policy and procedures for the Air Force Requirements Oversight Council (AFROC), and the USSOCOM's Special operations Command Requirements Evaluation Board (SOCREB); expert knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of critical command level plans, programs, and requirements for participating in or conducting major operations such as war, mission and flying operations, deployment, mobilization, PPBS, acquisition, special operations, exercise, rescue, foreign military sales, contingency, long-range strategy for the beddown of new aircraft, rebasing concepts, tactical and strategic airlift, training, or similar operations; expert knowledge of the DoD, Joint Staff, Air Force, USSOCOM, and AFSOC requirements regulations: DoD 5000, CJCSI 3170, Joint Capabilities Integrations and Development System (JCIDS) Manual, USSOCOM Dir 71-4, AFI 10-601, and AFSOCI 10-601 to address the development of initial capabilities documents (ICD), capability development documents (CDD), and capabilities production documents (CPD). 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. 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: Knowledge of a wide range of qualitive and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of command level plans and programs for conducting major operations such as war, mobilization, deployment, exercises, rescue, foreign military sales, PPBS, acquisition contracting, special operations, or similar operations. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. Ability to plan, organize, and direct and lead the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization to accept and implement recommendations, where proposals involve substantial resources and require extensive changes in established requirements, concepts and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy. Knowledge of the policies, regulations, and instruction concerning the joint capabilities integration and development system process, and capabilities review and risk assessment. Skill to plan, organize, and direct in critical aspects of requirements generation, mission needs validation, contracting, financial management, configuration control, test, and advanced concept technology demonstrations. 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.

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