Program Analyst

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command • Robins AFB, GA

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About The Position

The Program Analyst serves as a program and management analyst, providing analytical and administrative support for the directorate’s key programs. These include task management analysis, cybersecurity program liaison, travel program management (DTS), and budget execution (GPC). The role manages administrative programs, provides authoritative guidance to staff, uses office automation software and data systems to analyze information and prepare reports for leadership, and leads special administrative projects and cross-functional organizational coordination.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• At least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the GS-07 level or equivalent, performing analytical assessments of current and projected processes, applying metrics and management techniques, and providing reports, decisions, and recommendations based on systems and program analysis; alternatively, qualifying related graduate education or a combination of education and experience may be used.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements; one year at the GS-07 level is required for the GS-09 level when TIG applies.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and complete assignments; establish program schedules and milestones; and exercise responsible initiative.
• Knowledge of Air Force Reserve Command mission, organization, policies, operations, and relationship to active-duty MAJCOMs; and knowledge of program planning and funding analysis.
• Knowledge of administrative rules, procedures, policies, and office functions, including correspondence, telephone and visitor screening, and document preparation.
• Knowledge of office automation software and ability to produce documents such as letters, reports, spreadsheets, databases, and graphs.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including grammar, writing, editing, presentation, tact, diplomacy, interpersonal skills, and team building.
• Knowledge of Air Force and AFRC operations policies and procedures, financial management, budget principles and regulations, funds management, and resource management.
• Knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods, data access and analysis tools, management information systems, computer systems, databases, and automated tools for fiscal and analytical data.
• Ability to advise leadership on financial status and program capabilities, negotiate complex issues, solve problems, and plan, organize, mentor, or direct teammates in developing budget requirements.
• Must provide official transcripts if qualifying based on education; foreign education must be shown to be equivalent to U.S. education.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employees are required to use direct deposit.
• Personnel data accessible to the incumbent must be safeguarded under the Privacy Act of 1974.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a program analyst for the directorate’s administrative programs.
• Manage and administer key administrative programs for the directorate and provide authoritative guidance to staff.
• Use office automation software and data systems to analyze information and generate reports that inform leadership decision-making.
• Manage special administrative projects and serve as the primary strategic liaison for complex, cross-functional organizational matters.
• Plan, organize, prioritize, and complete assignments; establish schedules and milestones in managing programs.
• Analyze and evaluate changes in program plans and funding, and provide recommendations and reports.
• Support budget formulation, justification, execution, and financial management; advise the A6 Director and other key personnel on financial status and changes relating to program capabilities.
• Gather and communicate information, present recommendations, and build cooperation and effective working relationships.
• Lead or support complex financial analysis studies and projects, including budget requirements for training and readiness events.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available; specific eligibility depends on position type and circumstances.
• If authorized, permanent change of station (PCS) expenses may be paid in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Recruitment incentives may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level