What are the responsibilities and job description for the PROGRAM ANALYST position at HQ USAF and Support Elements - Pentagon?
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The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as a program analyst at HQ USAF and to provide Air Force expertise in planning, developing, and evaluating policies and guidelines for major complex plans such as war, mobilization, and similar contingency operations, and provide expert guidance and advice to Air Force headquarters staff and major command activities.
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 include mastery of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of major aspects of Agency level plans and procedures such as war, mobilization, mobility, exercise, deployment, and similar operations; Knowledge of airpower 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.
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:
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.
The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as a program analyst at HQ USAF and to provide Air Force expertise in planning, developing, and evaluating policies and guidelines for major complex plans such as war, mobilization, and similar contingency operations, and provide expert guidance and advice to Air Force headquarters staff and major command activities.
Qualifications:
Conditions of Employment Cont....- This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program, AFM 44-198. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
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 include mastery of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of major aspects of Agency level plans and procedures such as war, mobilization, mobility, exercise, deployment, and similar operations; Knowledge of airpower 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.
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 qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of airpower plans and procedures for conducting major operations such as war, military operations other than war, mobilization, deployment.
- Knowledge of airpower 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 the relationship of the various Air Force entities involved in overall planning and execution of military operations and evaluations.
- Ability to negotiate complex issues and maintain good working relations.
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.
Responsibilities:
- Plans and develops major aspects of Air Force portions of joint warfare, mobilization, and contingency plans.
- Responsible for leading force allocation and development of the Service Global Force Management Allocation Plan (GFMAP) for conventional forces and Joint Individual Augmentees.
- Develops new methods for testing and evaluating the effectiveness of assigned war, mobilization, and similar operations or contingency plans.
- Prepares position papers and presents high level briefings of conclusions, many being highly subjective and not readily susceptible to verification until actual operational situations are encountered.
- Maintains a continuous association with other Air Staff, other service headquarters counterparts, and DOD offices to ensure that planning is consistent and integrated throughout the defense community.
Salary : $121,785