Program Analyst

Air Mobility Command • Scott AFB, IL

11d

About The Position

Serves as a command headquarters-level senior program analyst, applying Air Force military non-rated aviation experience to plan, organize, and determine policies, regulations, directives, programs, doctrine, and procedures for establishing and maintaining assigned major command programs. The role analyzes, develops, and evaluates detailed plans, goals, and objectives for long-range implementation of those programs; documents planning and programming decisions in formats that meet Air Force and MAJCOM requirements; and participates in strategic planning to improve organizational direction and focus. The analyst prepares and delivers briefings, training sessions, consultations, and strategy sessions to coordinate with other staff functions and activities, secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters, and communicate proposed program changes. The position requires specialized experience at the GS-12 level or equivalent, including Air Force military non-rated aviation expertise. The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing. Travel to conferences, meetings, or other functions away from the duty site may be required, and duty hours may be other than normal.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level or equivalent in another pay system.
• Federal merit-promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements; one year at GS-12 is required for GS-13 consideration when TIG applies.
• Air Force military non-rated aviation experience is critical to successful performance of the work.
• Expert knowledge of qualitative and quantitative methods for assessing and improving command plans and programs for major operations.
• Knowledge of Air Force and command program goals and objectives, operational events and milestones, evaluation methods, and the roles of command entities in program planning and execution.
• Knowledge of applying Air Force military non-rated aviation expertise to assigned programs and weapons systems.
• Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies and preparing solutions for broad military operational and contingency areas.
• Ability to plan, organize, and lead studies or projects and negotiate effectively with management to implement recommendations involving substantial resources or extensive changes.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, negotiate complex issues, and maintain good working relationships.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• Must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program.
• May be required to serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period, depending on position type.
• Must clearly identify duties, responsibilities, and hours per week for part-time or unpaid experience claimed.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, develop, and evaluate detailed plans, goals, and objectives for long-range implementation of assigned major command programs.
• Document planning and programming decisions in appropriate formats to meet Air Force and MAJCOM requirements.
• Participate in strategic planning to improve organizational direction and focus using strategic planning tools and techniques.
• Prepare and deliver oral presentations, including briefings, training sessions, consultations, and strategy sessions.
• Coordinate with other staff service functions and activities to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters, and convey information about proposed program changes.
• Design and conduct comprehensive studies and prepare solutions for broad, important, and severe military operational and contingency areas.
• Plan, organize, and lead others in studies or projects, and negotiate with management to gain acceptance and implementation of recommendations.
• Travel by military or commercial air to conferences, meetings, or other functions away from the duty site as needed.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to eligible employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type.
• PCS relocation may be paid if authorized.
• Recruitment incentive may be authorized.
• Relocation incentive may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

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