Program Analyst

Air Combat Command • Nellis AFB, NV

22d

About The Position

The Program Analyst serves as a unit-level senior program analyst, applying Air Force military rated aviator experience to plan, organize, and determine policies, regulations, directives, programs, doctrine, and procedures for assigned major command programs. Command-level responsibilities are necessary because the unit is the primary F-35 Test and Evaluation organization for Air Combat Command. The position analyzes, develops, and evaluates detailed plans, goals, and objectives for long-range implementation of assigned programs; documents planning and programming decisions in appropriate formats; and participates in strategic planning to improve organizational direction and focus. The analyst also prepares and delivers briefings, training sessions, consultations, and strategy sessions with other staff functions and activities to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters, and communicate proposed program changes. The position is designated as an acquisition position covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP), requires a Top Secret clearance with SCI access, and is subject to initial and periodic short-notice drug testing. Travel by military or commercial air may be required for conferences, meetings, and other functions away from the duty site.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade, GS-12, or equivalent.
• Air Force military rated aviator experience, such as pilot or navigator experience.
• Expert knowledge of qualitative and quantitative methods for assessing and improving command plans and programs for major operations.
• Expert knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods applied to military rated aviator experience, major command programs, organizational productivity, funding and acquisition, and aircrew and aircraft training policy.
• Expert knowledge of F-35 Lightning, F-22 Raptor, and fifth-generation aircraft software and hardware sustainment, development, and evaluation policies, procedures, processes, and directives.
• Thorough knowledge of military command structure, missions, programs, organizational relationships, program goals and objectives, operational planning, OPLAN implementation, and key operational events and milestones.
• Knowledge of Air Force and Major Command documentation policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of command program goals and objectives, methods for evaluating planning effectiveness, and relationships among command entities involved in program planning and military operations.
• Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies and preparing solutions for broad and significant military operational and contingency areas.
• Ability to plan, organize, and lead others in studies or projects and negotiate effectively with management to gain acceptance and implementation of recommendations involving substantial resources and significant changes.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, negotiate complex issues, and maintain effective working relationships.
• Meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements for GS-13; one year at GS-12 is required for applicable merit promotion applicants.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• Must meet the requirements of the Air Force Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) designation.
• Males 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 appropriate formats to meet Air Force and Major Command requirements.
• Participate in strategic planning to improve organizational direction and focus using strategic planning tools and techniques.
• Prepare and deliver briefings, training sessions, consultations, and strategy sessions with other staff functions and activities.
• Secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters, and convey information about proposed changes in assigned programs.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.
• PCS may be paid if authorized under the Joint Travel Regulations and Air Force regulations.
• A recruitment incentive may be authorized.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.

What This Job Offers

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