Management And Program Analyst

Pacific Air Forces•Hickam AFB, HI

23d

About The Position

The position serves as the Program Manager for Air Force Continuous Improvement and Innovation (CI2) and Air Force Lessons Learned (AFLL) programs. As the lead change agent and technical authority, the incumbent is responsible for overall unit improvement initiatives, including advising commanders and staff, leading complex process-improvement projects, supporting innovation, and managing Lessons Learned activities. The role may also involve higher-level process-improvement activities that cross organizational boundaries and affect Air Force Enterprise-level outputs. The incumbent must complete practitioner certification requirements within established program guidelines and timelines if not already CPI Black Belt certified. As needed, the position may require an uncommon tour of duty with brief advance notice and travel on military or commercial aircraft for temporary or permanent duty assignments. This is a centrally managed Air Force key management position.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level or equivalent, including applying analytical and evaluative methods to measure effectiveness and efficiency of resource use across missions, programs, and processes.
Experience or skill directing complex studies using advanced analytical and statistical methods to identify root causes of poor performance and develop innovative or experimental solutions.
Ability to negotiate with stakeholders and management to gain acceptance for recommended solutions.
Skill applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques across functional areas related to CPI, such as Lean, Six Sigma, benchmarking, metric/statistical analysis, and value stream mapping.
Knowledge of component, command, or equivalent organizational structures and their supporting or supported elements, programs, missions, policies, goals, and philosophies.
Experience developing innovative and feasible solutions to complex issues with boundaries that are broad and difficult to determine in advance.
Ability to integrate and coordinate related missions, functions, subjects, issues, and situations across echelons and present and recommend solutions in a logical, cohesive format.
Knowledge of training principles, techniques, and tools used to design, develop, instruct, evaluate, improve, and conduct training or course content.
Ability to research, interpret, develop, and advocate organizational laws, regulations, policies, and programs.
Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements; one year at GS-11 is required for the GS-12 level when TIG applies.
Must be able and willing to undergo a background investigation to verify suitability for employment.
Must complete practitioner certification requirements within established program guidelines and timelines if not already CPI Black Belt certified.
Must be registered for Selective Service if male, as applicable.
Must use direct deposit as a federal employee.
May be required to serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period, depending on position type.
May be required to work an uncommon tour of duty for special or essential unscheduled activities, with brief advance notice.
May be required to fly on military and/or commercial aircraft for temporary or permanent duty assignments.

Nice To Haves

Certification as a CPI/LSS Black Belt and experience as a Green Belt trainer, coach, and mentor are highly desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

Serve as an Air Force CI2 and Lessons Learned subject matter expert and key Black Belt consultant, advising commanders and staff on approaches to improve mission effectiveness, efficiency, replication, and cost savings or avoidance.
Monitor changes in mission requirements and external factors affecting the unit, and assist with developing Strategic Alignment and/or Enterprise Value Stream Analyses to align process-improvement initiatives with NAF and MAJCOM priorities.
Lead complex Continuous Process Improvement projects, including projects that cross organizational boundaries; serve as a Black Belt practitioner, mentor, and trainer.
Complete required CI2 training and certification according to applicable Air Force Instructions and established timelines.
Consult with the Commander to foster a culture of innovation; guide and coach personnel through ideation and unit leadership through evaluation and implementation of ideas and best practices.
Serve as the organizational office of primary responsibility for Lessons Learned activities; manage collection, validation, dissemination, and resolution of observations.
Advise and educate personnel on the Lessons Learned program and associated information systems.
As required, manage and participate in higher-level process-improvement activities across organizational boundaries.

Benefits

Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for eligible employees and their families.
Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA), subject to change without notice.
PCS relocation expenses may be paid if authorized.
Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.
Disabled veteran leave may be available to qualifying federal employees.

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