Program Analyst

Air Combat Command • Nellis AFB, NV

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a program analyst applying Air Force military operations experience to analyze, develop, and evaluate issues; and develop recommendations to resolve substantive problems and issues of the effectiveness and efficiency of Long-Range Fires, Sensor to Shooter, and distributed C2 in live, virtual, and constructive (LVC) environments. As a ShOC-N battlelab point of contact, this position will coordinate with USWFC, ACC, and HAF leadership to ensure specified tasked objectives are being met. The member will oversee LVC test and evaluations, and draft emerging TTPs in support of future war-fighter operations.

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
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• 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.
• Strong background in all warfighting domains is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug 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.
• Expert knowledge of, and skill in, applying a comprehensive range of qualitative and quantitative methods, principles, and practices to systems and equipment with complex technical requirements sufficient to assess and improve program effectiveness.
• Expert knowledge of, and skill directing, multi-domain battle-lab activities sufficient to advice on operations and experimentation while maintaining oversight over any assigned projects or technologies.
• Comprehensive knowledge of laws, policies, regulations, directives, precedents, and military command structures at the tactical and operational levels.
• Knowledge of military command structure, missions, programs, and organizational relationships and 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.
• 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.
• Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to participate in the assessment and improvement of command level plans and programs for conducting major operations such as battle management, operational/tactical C2, joint fires, war, mobilization, deployment, exercises, flying training systems both manned and unmanned, special operations, rescue, or similar operations.
• Knowledge of Joint, Coalition and Air Force command program goals and objectives: the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones; methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions related to actual events, and the relationship of the various command entities involved in overall program planning and execution of military operations and evaluations.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization.
• Knowledge of the application of' Joint, Coalition and Air Force rated (e.g., pilot, navigator, air battle manager) expertise in the planning and conduct of combat operations in a multi-domain environment.
• Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive operational studies, utilizing various data collection methodologies, and developing solutions or recommendations to resolve substantive problems or issues impacting operational effectiveness and efficiency.
• 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 senior leader use and decision-making.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relationships.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Applies Joint, Coalition and Air Force military operational experience to analyze, develop, and evaluate operational tasks, and develops recommendations to resolve substantive problems and issues of effectiveness and efficiency of operations in assigned programs.
• Documents planning and programming decisions in appropriate formats to meet tasked requirements.
• Actively participates in strategic planning to improve organizational direction and focus using strategic planning tools and techniques.
• Prepares and delivers oral presentations such as briefings, training sessions, consultations, and strategy sessions with other staff service functions and activities to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters, and convey information relative to proposed changes in tasked assignments.

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.
• Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more.

What This Job Offers

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