Program Analyst

• Applying MAF C2 systems expertise and IT project management experience analyzes develops and evaluates detailed plans goals and objectives for long-range implementation of assigned major command programs.
• Documents planning and programming decisions in appropriate formats to meet Air Force and MAJCOM requirements.
• Actively participates in strategic planning to improve organizational direction and focus using strategic planning tools and techniques.
• Prepares and delivers oral presentations such as briefings training sessions consultations and strategy sessions with other staff service functions and activities to secure cooperation resolve controversial matters and convey information relative to proposed changes in assigned program(s).

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service see
• Must be able to obtain and maintain secret Security Clearance.
• 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: position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• May travel by military or commercial air to conferences meetings or other functions away from the duty site.
• Incumbent may be subject to other than normal duty hours.
• MAF C2 systems expertise and IT systems project management experience is critical to the successful performance of the work.
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

In order to qualify you must meet the specialize experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions for Administrative and Management Positions.

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 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 C2 system design in order to support conducting C2 rescue mission and flight operations tactical airlift deployment mobilization exercise flying training systems both manned and unmanned rescue foreign military sales PPBS acquisition special operations or similar operations; knowledge of military command structure 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 and knowledge of various command entities involved in overall planning and execution of operations and evaluations.

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:

1. 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 C2 system design in order to support conducting C2 rescue mission and flight operations tactical airlift deployment mobilization exercise flying training systems both manned and unmanned rescue foreign military sales PPBS acquisition special operations or similar operations.

2. Knowledge of Air Force and command program goals and objectives the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions related to actual events; and the relationship of the various command entities involved in overall program planning and execution of military operations and evaluations.

3. Knowledge of the application of IT systems project management expertise as it applies to assigned programs and assigned weapons systems.

4. Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies; and preparing solutions to especially broad important and severe military operational and contingency areas.

5. 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 require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures.

6. 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.