Management And Program Analyst

Air Combat Command • Langley AFB, VA

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About The Position

Serves as the expert analyst and project manager for Headquarters Air Combat Command Logistics, Engineering, and Force Protection (A4) Strategy Development and Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) program. The position leads directorate-level strategic planning and enterprise projects, advises on aircraft maintenance policy, and serves as a technical advisor and trainer in CPI. The employee represents the division within the command and coordinates with organizations across Headquarters and the Air Force.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade, GS-12, or equivalent, involving strategic development and Continuous Process Improvement methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative strategic development and CPI methods, program productivity and effectiveness, and applicable laws, regulations, policies, and precedents.
• Knowledge of how to plan, schedule, conduct, and facilitate projects and studies to improve work-operation productivity.
• Knowledge of organizational issues, program goals and objectives, work processes, and administrative operations.
• Knowledge of adapting analytical techniques and evaluation criteria to assess and improve strategic program effectiveness and organizational productivity.
• Knowledge of command organizational structure, supporting elements, programs, missions, policies, goals, and philosophies relevant to strategic planning.
• Knowledge of effective training principles, techniques, and tools for designing, developing, instructing, evaluating, improving, and conducting training.
• Knowledge of process-improvement techniques, including Lean Six Sigma, benchmarking, metric/statistical analysis, and process flow charting.
• Skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods to functional areas related to strategic development and CPI.
• Skill in developing innovative and feasible solutions to complex issues with broad and difficult-to-determine boundaries.
• Knowledge of federal and agency logistics concepts, principles, practices, procedures, and regulations, including aircraft maintenance, deployment planning and operations, and logistics plans under peacetime and wartime conditions.
• Ability to integrate and coordinate related missions, functions, subjects, issues, and situations across echelons and present and recommend solutions logically and cohesively.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• Federal merit-promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements; one year at GS-12 is required for GS-13 consideration.
• Must meet Selective Service registration requirements if applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading, developing, and publishing organizational strategic plans.
• Certification as a Strategic Planning Professional or Strategic Management Professional.
• CPI/Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification, with experience as a Green Belt trainer and mentor.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, develop, organize, and implement the directorate-level Strategic Plan in coordination with team members, contractors, and points of contact across Headquarters and the Air Force.
• Direct, coordinate, and oversee project and study work; serve as the subject-matter-expert project leader for enterprise-level projects.
• Serve as the ACC assistant for aircraft maintenance policy.
• Analyze, develop, and evaluate detailed plans, goals, and objectives for current and future implementation of assigned Air Force assessment programs.
• Serve as the ACC/A4 technical advisor in Continuous Process Improvement (CPI).
• Train participants in introductory CPI methods and tools, including Green Belt courses, and manage training from registration and acceptance through classroom instruction and course completion.
• Represent the division at higher levels within the command.
• Establish, develop, and maintain effective working relationships with coordinating organizations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for eligible employees and their families.
• Paid permanent change-of-station expenses if authorized under applicable regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed