Management And Program Analyst

Non-DOD And Other Support•Arlington, VA

15d

About The Position

This position is coded as Green Door and provides support to various Special Access Programs. The incumbent serves as a Strategic Program Analyst in the Headquarters USAF Deputy Chief of Staff (DCS) Studies Group (AF/A3Q), contributing Air Force military rated aviator expertise to the Director and the Deputy Chief of Staff, Operations (AF/A3). The position provides pre-decisional analysis and advice on proposed or developing USAF planning and strategy initiatives to senior Department of the Air Force officials, including MAJCOM Commanders, the Chief of Space Operations, the Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force, and the Secretary of the Air Force. The incumbent attends SES, Flag, or General Officer-level meetings and conferences as required. The analyst provides technical advice and staff support to the DCS, Operations, and performs duties across the Department of Defense, Joint Staff, other Services, and agencies. The role requires rated military aviator experience and expertise relevant to assigned programs and weapons systems. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret SCI clearance and access to DoD Special Access Programs. A counter-intelligence scope polygraph may be required. Occasional travel and work outside normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, or holidays, may be required. This is an Air Force Testing Designated Position subject to initial and periodic short-notice drug testing.

Requirements

At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level or equivalent in another pay system.
One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet time-in-grade requirements for GS-13 when applicable.
Rated military aviator experience meeting the definitions in AFI 11-402 and AFI 11-412.
Comprehensive knowledge and expertise in Air Force Special Access Program capability requirements, analysis, improvement options, and related policy and guidance.
Commanding knowledge of DoD, Joint, and Department of the Air Force structures, missions, programs, policies, and organizational relationships.
Staff experience at MAJCOM, HQ DAF, CJCS, and/or OSD; this is stated as essential and mandatory.
Knowledge of Air Force military rated aviator roles and expertise as they apply to assigned programs.
Skill in leading small expert groups supporting complex DoD initiatives.
Ability to plan, organize, evaluate, and present complex technical material and potentially controversial issues to executive-level leadership.
Ability to exercise judgment across analysis, prioritize important problems, assess evidence, develop feasible options, and anticipate consequences.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, articulate and advocate Air Force positions, and condense technical input without altering its basic content.
Ability to apply military rated aviator experience and expertise to assigned programs and/or weapons systems.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret SCI security clearance and access to DoD Special Access Programs.
Must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing.
May be required to submit to a counter-intelligence scope polygraph.

Responsibilities

Serve as a Management and Program Analyst in the Headquarters Air Force DCS Studies Group, applying Air Force military rated aviator experience.
Provide technical advice and staff support to the DCS, Operations (AF/A3).
Perform duties across the DoD, Joint Staff, other Services, and agencies.
Contribute military rated aviator expertise to the Studies Group Director and the Deputy Chief of Staff, Operations.
Provide pre-decisional analysis and advice on proposed or developing USAF planning and strategy initiatives to senior Department of the Air Force officials.
Attend SES, Flag, or General Officer-level meetings and conferences as required.
Analyze Air Force-level plans and procedures and evaluate MAJCOM and Air Staff responses to plans and studies.
Lead small expert groups and plan, organize, evaluate, and present complex technical material and issues to executive-level DoD leadership.
Communicate and advocate Air Force positions, direct staff studies for general officer review, and translate technical input into accessible language without changing its substance.