Program Analyst

Department of the Air Force Headquarters • Hurlburt Field, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to provide advice and administrative direction to personnel responsible for planning, scenario development and execution of operational level of warfare command and control exercises led by the 505th Combat Training Squadron (505CTS) for the purpose of training the Joint Force Air Component Commander (JFACC) and Commander Air Force Forces (COMAFFOR) staffs in the operational art of employing air, space and cyber power to dominate across the spectrum of conflict.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• May travel by military or commercial air to conferences, meetings, and other functions away from the duty site.
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Position is designated critical-sensitive and incumbent requires a TOP SECRET.
• The employee must be able to obtain and retain a US Government official passport.
• This is a Testing Designated Position. The employee will be subject to random testing and random Polygraph testing.
• Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11 , or equivalent in other pay systems.
• Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations toward development and/or improvement of critical command plans and programs, to include knowledge of programs and processes related to M&S activities; Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of critical M&S plans and programs; Knowledge of Air Force M&S program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions as related to actual events; Knowledge of the relationship of the various Air Force entities involved in overall planning and execution of operations and evaluations related to M&S processes and systems.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.
• NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
• Knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of joint, Air Force organizations to provide staff guidance and/or conduct studies to determine and enhance M&S during exercises/tests.
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques to apply DoD, Joint, and Department of the Air Force M&S principles, concepts, and methodologies.
• Knowledge of DoD C4ISR principles, techniques, and relationships.
• Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, draw conclusions, conduct analysis, devise recommended solutions, and package the entire process in briefings, papers, or reports suitable for top management use and decision-making.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relations.
• Knowledge of and ability to run specific designated AFMSTT models as required.

Nice To Haves

• Superior Qualification may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Analyses major Air Force M&S programs to support planning, programming, and exercise processes to facilitate the implementation of M&S structure for exercise executions.
• Provide M&S expertise and guidance to develop, implement, and evaluate Air Force actions to improve integration and interoperability.
• Documents planning and programming recommendations in appropriate formats to meet Air Force M&S exercise requirements using AFMSTT models.
• Prepares and presents high level briefings.
• Prepares reports, responses to queries, justifications and background papers on the technical aspects of areas of expertise and assignment.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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What This Job Offers

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