Program Analyst

Air Force Elements, U.S. Central Command•MacDill AFB, FL

15h

About The Position

Serves as a CENTCOM headquarters program analyst, applying expertise in joint military capabilities to plan, organize, formulate, and defend requirements for allocated forces. The position supports Global Force Management interests and activities and military operations across the Central region. The analyst applies operational experience to analyze, research, plan, develop, and coordinate practical solutions; make recommendations; and evaluate detailed plans, goals, and objectives for short-, mid-, and long-range implementation of assigned tasks. The role documents planning and programming decisions in formats that meet Combatant Command requirements, represents the Operations Directorate, Forces Division with installation and functional-area organizations, and participates in strategic planning to improve organizational direction and focus. The position requires at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level or equivalent, along with applicable federal time-in-grade for merit promotion applicants. It is a special-sensitive position requiring a TOP SECRET security clearance with eligibility for SCI or other specified sensitive access, a signed nondisclosure agreement, and participation in the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. The incumbent may accompany HQ USCENTCOM staff during exercises and actual wartime situations, and may operate in field conditions or a combat zone.

Requirements

At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level or equivalent in another pay system.
Merit promotion applicants must meet the federal time-in-grade requirement of one year at the GS-12 level for the GS-13 level, when applicable.
Knowledge of Force Management planning and execution formats, guidance, processes, joint programs, activities, missions, policies, and objectives.
Knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods for assessing rotational and emergent force requirements and their effects on programs.
Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative methods for assessing and improving command plans for force management operations.
Knowledge of analysis principles and techniques used to conduct studies and develop force-management recommendations.
Knowledge of database operations, management, structures, and reports relating to force management.
Ability to analyze, develop, and evaluate detailed force requirements, goals, and objectives for immediate, short-, and long-range implementation.
Ability to prepare and deliver presentations, lead others in studies or projects, and negotiate recommendations with management.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to justify, defend, present, or advise on Global Force Management processes and actions.
U.S. citizenship is required.
A TOP SECRET security clearance with eligibility for SCI or other specified sensitive access is required; a nondisclosure agreement must be signed.
Must meet Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program requirements, including initial testing and possible random or other authorized testing.
Must meet applicable Selective Service registration requirements for males.
Must use direct deposit as a federal employee.

Responsibilities

Analyze, research, plan, develop, and coordinate practical and innovative solutions supporting assigned tasks and USCENTCOM objectives.
Make recommendations and evaluate detailed plans, goals, and objectives for short-, mid-, and long-range implementation.
Document planning and programming decisions in formats that meet Combatant Command requirements.
Represent the Operations Directorate, Forces Division with installation and functional-area organizations.
Participate in strategic planning to improve organizational direction and focus.
Support Global Force Management interests and activities and requirements for allocated forces.
Respond to crisis action planning or other operational needs when recalled, and perform assigned duties during exercises and actual wartime situations.