Program Analyst

Air Mobility Command•Scott AFB, IL

About The Position

The position serves as a command headquarters-level program analyst, applying Air Force Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) experience to plan, organize, and determine policies, regulations, directives, programs, doctrine, and procedures for establishing and maintaining assigned programs. The analyst develops and evaluates plans and objectives for long-range implementation, documents planning and programming decisions, and participates in strategic planning to improve organizational direction and focus. The position also prepares and delivers presentations, briefings, training sessions, consultations, and strategy sessions to coordinate with other staff functions and activities, resolve issues, and communicate proposed program changes. The role requires at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level or equivalent and the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance. It is a Testing Designated Position subject to initial and periodic short-notice drug testing. No education qualification is required.

Requirements

At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level or equivalent in another pay system.
Specialized experience applying analytical and evaluative methods to assess program efficiency and effectiveness and develop or improve command plans and programs.
Knowledge of military command structure, missions, programs, organizational relationships, goals and objectives, operational milestones, and evaluation methods.
Knowledge of Air Force PPBE and its application to assigned programs and weapons systems.
Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative methods for assessing and improving command-level plans and programs for major operations.
Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies and preparing solutions to broad, important, and severe military operational and contingency areas.
Ability to plan, organize, and lead studies or projects and negotiate recommendations involving substantial resources or significant changes to established concepts and procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, negotiate complex issues, and maintain good working relationships.
U.S. citizenship required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance based on a Special Background Investigation.
Must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing.
Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements; one year at GS-12 is required for GS-13 consideration.
Male applicants must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.

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 formats that meet Air Force and Major Command requirements.
Participate in strategic planning using Air Force PPBE knowledge and experience and strategic planning tools and techniques.
Prepare and deliver oral presentations, briefings, training sessions, consultations, and strategy sessions.
Coordinate with staff functions and activities to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters, and communicate proposed changes to assigned programs.
Design and conduct comprehensive studies and develop solutions for broad and significant military operational and contingency issues.
Plan, organize, and lead others in studies or projects; negotiate with management to gain acceptance and implementation of recommendations.