Program Analyst

Air Combat Command•Davis Monthan AFB, AZ

16d

About The Position

The Program Analyst serves at a Numbered Air Force (NAF) headquarters level, applying Headquarters Air Force experience to analyze, develop, and evaluate issues and coordinate recommendations that address the effectiveness and efficiency of work operations in a Major Command (MAJCOM) program. The position documents planning and programming decisions in appropriate formats to meet Air Force and NAF requirements, and participates in strategic and operational planning to improve organizational direction and focus. It also prepares and delivers briefings, training sessions, consultations, and strategy sessions to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters, and communicate proposed changes in assignments. The position requires NAF headquarters-level or higher staff experience and may include additional duties. Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station, including overnight stays. The employee must obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance and pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing. This is a Testing Designated Position under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. It is designated as a Category 4 position that must not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the agency's capability, and the employee must be removed from the Ready Reserve and cannot become a Ready Reserve member. Applicants must meet the specialized experience and applicable time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. The job has no education qualification requirement. Depending on whether the appointment is competitive or excepted service, the selectee will serve a one-year probationary period or a two-year trial period. Continued employment after that period requires written certification that it advances the public interest.

Requirements

At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level or equivalent, applying analytical and evaluative methods to assess program operations and develop or improve critical command plans and programs.
Experience or knowledge relevant to major military operations and programs, such as war, mobilization, rescue, mission and flying operations, deployment, foreign military sales, acquisition, weapon-system or training-device upgrades, PPBS, or special operations.
Knowledge of military command structures, missions, programs, organizational relationships, program goals and objectives, operational milestones, and methods for evaluating planning actions against actual events.
Knowledge of the entities involved in planning and executing operations and evaluations.
Knowledge of Air Force and command program goals, planning and execution relationships, and NAF headquarters expertise as applied to assigned programs and weapon systems.
Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies and developing solutions to substantive effectiveness and efficiency problems in NAF headquarters programs.
Ability to plan, organize, and negotiate with senior analysts and management to implement recommendations involving substantial resources and changes to established concepts and procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, negotiate complex issues, and maintain good working relationships.
Meet the applicable one-year time-in-grade requirement at GS-11 for promotion to GS-12 when the requirement applies.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Males must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
Must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing.
Must meet the position's Ready Reserve restriction.

Responsibilities

Analyze, develop, and evaluate issues and recommend solutions to problems affecting the effectiveness and efficiency of work operations in a NAF program.
Document planning and programming decisions in formats that meet Air Force and NAF requirements.
Participate in strategic and operational planning to improve organizational direction and focus, using planning tools and techniques.
Prepare and deliver briefings, training sessions, consultations, and strategy sessions to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters, and communicate information about proposed assignment changes.
Design and conduct comprehensive studies and develop solutions to substantive problems in the effectiveness and efficiency of NAF headquarters program operations.
Plan, organize, and negotiate with senior analysts and management to gain acceptance and implementation of recommendations.
Travel occasionally to conferences, meetings, or other functions away from the normal duty station, as required.