Program Analyst (Knowledge Management)

United States Space Force • Peterson AFB, CO

4d

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Knowledge Management Analyst (KMA) for NORAD and USNORTHCOM’s Knowledge Management Office. The analyst continually assesses and synchronizes knowledge management efforts as they apply to staff readiness, unit infrastructure, and unit performance, and advises the Commander and staff on best practices.

The position manages command decision processes, knowledge management assessments, and command information sharing. It also exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. The employee may travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft, may be required to work or be on call outside normal duty hours (including evenings, weekends, or holidays), and may perform Battle Roster functions during exercises and real-world events. A physical/medical examination is required before employment and, as required, during employment.

The position requires a Top Secret/Special Sensitive security clearance, which must be obtained and maintained. It is designated as a Test Designated Position under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. The selected employee must refrain from illegal drug use and submit to urinalysis testing if required. Depending on the appointment type, the employee must serve a one-year probationary period or a two-year trial period.

Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-13 level or equivalent. The work requires expertise in assessing and improving plans, procedures, exercises, deployments, and related operations; evaluating Joint Staff responses to plans and studies; and knowledge of military strategic and tactical concepts across multiple domains. This job has no education qualification requirement.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• A Top Secret/Special Sensitive security clearance is required and must be obtained and maintained.
• At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-13 level or equivalent in another pay system.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements; one year at GS-13 is required for GS-14, when applicable.
• Demonstrated skill in quantitative and qualitative data analysis to gather, measure, and analyze facts, draw conclusions, and devise recommended solutions.
• Leadership skills and demonstrated ability to build effective teams.
• Ability to respond in high-stress situations, make critical judgments, formulate recommendations with potentially major national consequences, and communicate them clearly to senior leadership.
• Knowledge of military processes and doctrine; NORAD and USNORTHCOM strategic vision and operational concepts; joint policies and procedures; national response and incident management systems; relevant military, intelligence, emergency-management, and interagency organizations.
• Knowledge of military strategic and tactical concepts, principles, and processes across land, aerospace, maritime, cyberspace, planning, logistics, and interagency domains.
• Practical and professional knowledge of military and commercial Command, Control, Communications, and Computer methods, principles, and practices.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct a medium-sized organization and mentor, motivate, and assess subordinate workers.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Skill in negotiating and defending ideas and supporting knowledge management, information sharing, and command-process concepts.
• Must refrain from illegal drug use and submit to urinalysis testing if required under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program.
• Must successfully pass the required physical/medical examination and be able to continue to perform the physical requirements of the duties.
• May be required to travel away from the normal duty station and work or be on call outside normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, or holidays.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Knowledge Management Analyst for the NORAD and USNORTHCOM Knowledge Management Office.
• Continually assess and synchronize knowledge management efforts related to staff readiness, unit infrastructure, and unit performance.
• Advise the Commander and staff on knowledge management best practices.
• Manage command decision processes.
• Manage knowledge management assessments.
• Manage command information sharing.
• Exercise supervisory personnel management responsibilities, including planning, organizing, and directing the operation of a medium-sized organization and mentoring, motivating, and assessing subordinate staff.
• May perform Battle Roster functions during exercises and real-world events, including tasks in operational cells and other assignments as directed.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to eligible employees and their families.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.
• PCS expenses may be paid if authorized.

What This Job Offers

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