Program Analyst

Pacific Air Forces•Hickam AFB, HI

19d

About The Position

Serves as a MAJCOM headquarters-level senior program analyst responsible for planning, organizing, and determining the policies, regulations, directives, programs, doctrine, and procedures needed to establish and maintain assigned major command programs. The role analyzes, develops, and evaluates detailed plans, goals, and objectives for long-range implementation of those programs, and documents planning and programming decisions in formats appropriate to Major Command requirements. The position participates in strategic planning to improve organizational and combatant commander direction and focus, using strategic planning tools and techniques. It prepares and delivers briefings, training sessions, consultations, and strategy sessions with other staff service functions and activities to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters, and communicate information about proposed program changes. This is a Mission Essential position performing a Mission Critical Function and is designated as a category 4 position. It is also a Testing Designated Position requiring initial and periodic short-notice drug testing. The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance and sign a nondisclosure agreement. Travel by military or commercial aircraft may be required.

Requirements

At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or higher, in federal service, the military, or the public sector.
Rated military aviator experience meeting the definition in AFI 11-402 and AFI 11-412; this is a selective placement factor.
Expert knowledge of qualitative and quantitative methods for assessing and improving command plans and programs for major operations.
Knowledge of military command structure, missions, programs, organizational relationships, program goals and objectives, operational milestones, and methods for evaluating planning actions against actual events.
Expert knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, policies, precedents, budget and mission priorities, and support resources affecting manpower programs and functions under study.
Expert knowledge of major issues, program goals and objectives, work processes, and administrative operations of military organizations.
Knowledge of methods for evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions and of relationships among command entities involved in military program planning, execution, and evaluation.
Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies and preparing solutions to broad and significant military operational and contingency issues.
Ability to plan, organize, and lead others in studies or projects; negotiate effectively with management to implement recommendations involving substantial resources or extensive changes to established concepts and procedures; communicate orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relationships.
Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements; one year at the GS-12 level is required for GS-13 consideration when TIG applies.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance and sign a nondisclosure agreement.
Must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing.
Must meet Selective Service registration requirements where applicable.
Direct deposit is required for federal employees.

Responsibilities

Analyze, develop, and evaluate detailed plans, goals, and objectives for long-range implementation of assigned major command programs.
Document planning and programming decisions in appropriate formats to meet Major Command requirements.
Participate in strategic planning to improve organizational and combatant commander direction and focus using strategic planning tools and techniques.
Prepare and deliver oral presentations, including briefings, training sessions, consultations, and strategy sessions, to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters, and convey information about proposed program changes.
Plan, organize, and lead studies or projects; develop solutions to military operational and contingency issues; and negotiate with management to gain acceptance and implementation of recommendations.