Program Analyst

Air Force Special Operations Command • Hurlburt Field, FL

13h

About The Position

The Program Analyst provides command-level senior program analysis, applying electronic warfare systems experience to plan, organize, and determine policies, regulations, directives, doctrine, and procedures for developing and executing Major Command (MAJCOM) acquisition and requirements strategies. The work supports ongoing and future command acquisition programs throughout all phases of the acquisition life cycle, particularly CV-22 tilt-rotor electronic warfare programs.

The position analyzes, formulates, and evaluates detailed plans, goals, and objectives for long-range implementation. It documents planning and programming decisions in formats required by the Air Force, AFSOC, USSOCOM, the Department of the Navy, the Department of Defense, and MAJCOM. It also assesses special operations tilt-rotor requirements and impacts, develops recommendations, and participates in strategic planning and the development of plans, policies, and procedures for fielding Air Force and special operations tilt-rotor equipment. The analyst prepares and delivers briefings, training sessions, consultations, and strategy sessions to secure cooperation, 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 applicants must meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements. The employee must obtain and maintain the required security clearance, handle sensitive or classified information appropriately, and meet applicable Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act and continuing acquisition education requirements. RQM 110 is highly desirable and must be completed within six months of appointment if not already completed. The position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. Travel by military or commercial aircraft may be required.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level or equivalent in another pay system.
• Meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements; one year at the GS-12 level is required for GS-13 consideration for applicable merit promotion applicants.
• Expert knowledge of special operations, USSOCOM and AFSOC mobility fleets, joint air/ground communications interfaces, missions, command structures, programs, organizational relationships, objectives, special operations aircraft electronic warfare systems and threats, tactics, tilt-rotor systems, and related requirements processes, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative methods for assessing and improving command-level plans, programs, and requirements for major military operations.
• Knowledge of DoD, USSOCOM, Air Force, Navy, Marines, and AFSOC missions, organizational relationships, acquisition life-cycle management, and operational planning and execution.
• Knowledge of DoD, Air Force, and USSOCOM Major Defense Acquisition Program requirements, test and evaluation master plans, and budgeting processes.
• Knowledge of agency planning, programming, budgeting, and execution; services requirements and contracting; modifications and acquisition programs; science and technology; manpower and organization; financial management; policy, doctrine, mission-area plans, force structure, and operational test and evaluation.
• Ability to research, study, and advise on Air Force special operations aircraft, programs, missions, and requirements in Air Force or joint operations environments.
• Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies and preparing solutions to significant problems concerning effectiveness and efficiency of major-command operations.
• Ability to plan, organize, and lead studies or projects; negotiate with management to gain acceptance and implementation of recommendations; communicate effectively orally and in writing; and maintain effective working relationships.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a top secret security clearance and handle sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Must meet applicable DAWIA requirements and continuing acquisition education requirements under DoDI 5000.66.
• Subject to pre-employment drug testing and random drug testing.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Previous special tactics or rated/non-rated operational aircrew experience in Air Force special operations weapon systems.
• Completion of RQM 110 is highly desirable; if not completed, it must be completed within six months of appointment.
• In-depth knowledge of agency and command program goals and objectives, including the planning and execution of military operations and evaluations, is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, formulate, and evaluate detailed plans, goals, and objectives for long-range implementation of CV-22 tilt-rotor electronic warfare programs.
• Document planning and programming decisions in appropriate formats to meet Air Force, AFSOC, USSOCOM, Department of the Navy, Department of Defense, and MAJCOM requirements.
• Assess special operations tilt-rotor requirements and their impacts, and develop recommendations.
• Participate in strategic planning to improve organizational direction and focus.
• Develop plans, policies, and procedures for implementation and fielding of Air Force and special operations tilt-rotor equipment.
• Prepare and deliver briefings, training sessions, consultations, and strategy sessions to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters, and convey information about proposed program changes.
• Plan, organize, and determine policies, regulations, directives, doctrine, and procedures for MAJCOM acquisition and requirements strategies across the acquisition life cycle.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package.
• Direct deposit is required for all federal employees.
• Disabled veteran leave may be available to eligible veterans with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more.

What This Job Offers

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