Management Analyst

Air National Guard•Andrews AFB, MD

About The Position

This is a developmental position with known promotion potential to the target position of 41-9GK28, Management Analyst, GS-0343-12. The incumbent will work closely with the supervisor in performing duties identified in the full performance standard core personnel document/core document. At the GS-11/12 level, duties include studying the structure and/or functions of organizations with interrelated work processes and functions to advise or propose solutions for improvement and maximize mission accomplishment and resource utilization. This involves resolving complicated substantive problems affecting programs and requirements, and proposing new process flows, organizational structures, realignment of functions, and/or staffing levels to improve efficiency. The role also involves designing, planning, and conducting work measurement, methods and procedures, manpower requirements utilization, and engineered time standards; reviewing and implementing changes to organization and resource controls/programs, and/or benchmarking studies of complex, interrelated substantive work processes or functions. Studies require significant adaptation of work methods and application of manpower/process standards. The position involves designing, planning, and facilitating CPI events, manpower assessments, management surveys, and research projects, providing advisory services on substantive issues with extensive scope, complexity, and impact, and assessing the overall effectiveness of program operations. The incumbent will serve as a lead facilitator in reviews and studies to determine the most efficient and cost-effective means of accomplishment. Additionally, the role provides complex management support services in strategic planning alignment, program manpower cost analysis, annual/multi-year/long-range fiscal planning (e.g., Defense Planning Guidance (DPG), Planning, Programming, and Budgeting System (PPBS) cycles), and development of annual work plan(s), and/or commercial activity for organizations with interrelated and unstable operations. The incumbent will actively participate and facilitate management studies and strategic planning to improve organizational direction and focus using appropriate strategic planning tools and techniques. This is a developmental position that leads to the full performance level. The incumbent will receive on-the-job training designed to provide the opportunity to perform the duties at the full performance level. The incumbent may be noncompetitively promoted to the next performance level upon satisfactorily completing training requirements, satisfactorily performing at the next performance level, meeting all OPM legal and regulatory requirements for promotion, and receiving a recommendation for promotion by the supervisor.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship Required
Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
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.
This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
GS-11 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09 , or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes working knowledge and skill in applying CPI analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations carried out by administrative or professional personnel, or substantive administrative support organizations. Working knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, instructions, policies, and precedents which affect the use of program and related support resources in the area studied.
OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed a Ph.D or equivalent graduate degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit copies of your college transcripts.
OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts.
GS-12 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 skill in adapting analytical techniques and evaluation criteria to the measurement and improvement of program effectiveness and/or organizational productivity. Skill in developing new or modified work methods, organizational structures, management processes, and/or program administration procedures. Working knowledge of the major issues, program goals and objectives, work processes and administrative operations of the organization.
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. 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. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level.
Knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD), Joint Service and Air Force management engineering, organization and CPI principles, concepts, and methodologies.
Knowledge of process improvement techniques such as Lean Six Sigma, benchmarking, metric/statistical analysis, and process flow charting.
Skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques used to resolve complex problems of a broad range of functional areas related to CPI.
Ability and skill using PC to operate data base management systems, requirements analysis, and data manipulation and extraction techniques.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; skill in conducting interviews with employees, supervisors, and management officials at MAJCOM and HQ USAF to obtain information about organizational missions, functions, and work procedures.
Ability to carry out and complete assignments involving complex work with diverse and dynamic groups by gaining their cooperation with tact, courtesy, and diplomacy and moving them towards an ownership of their objective without imposing personal bias.

Nice To Haves

If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement.
Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
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.
Work may occasionally require travel away from the no mal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
Position may perform other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Studies the structure and/or functions of organizations with interrelated work processes and functions and accurately advises or proposes solutions to improvement processes and maximize mission accomplishment and resources utilization.
Resolves complicated substantive problems affecting programs and requirements, and proposes new process flows, organizational structures, realignment of functions, and/or staffing levels to improve efficiency.
Designs, plans, and conducts work measurement, methods and procedures, manpower requirements utilization and engineered time standards; reviews and implements changes to organization and resource controls/programs, and/or benchmarking studies of complex, interrelated substantive work processes or functions.
Designs, plans, and facilitates CPI events, manpower assessments, management surveys, and research projects, providing advisory services of a wide variety on substantive issues with extensive scope, complexity, and impact, assessing the overall effectiveness of program operations.
Lead facilitator in review and studies to determine the most efficient and cost-effective means of accomplishment.
Provides complex management support services in the areas of strategic planning alignment, program manpower cost analysis, annual/multi-year/long range fiscal planning (e.g., Defense Planning Guidance (DPG), Planning, Programming, and Budgeting System (PPBS) cycles), and development of annual work plan(s), and/or commercial activity for organization(s) whose operations are interrelated and unstable.
Actively participates and facilitates management studies and strategic planning to improve organizational direction and focus using appropriate strategic planning tools and techniques.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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