Program Analyst

Pacific Air Forces • Elmendorf AFB, AK

12d

About The Position

The position serves as a command headquarters-level program analyst and Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES) Deliberate Crisis Action Planning and Execution Segments (DCAPES) specialist for the 611th Air and Space Operations Center (AOC). The incumbent plans and organizes the activities of the SPD and ANR to ensure these core functions comply with USAF doctrine and instructions, war plans and corresponding instructions, AOC weapon system policies, and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), supporting national and regional defense requirements.

The position is the principal staff functional authority on JOPES policy, procedures, and information technology necessary to conduct joint force deployments across the range of conventional joint military operations. The incumbent represents the AOC, division, and branch with command, installation, and functional-area organizations, and may represent the appropriate command at Joint Service, Air Force, and international conferences. The role involves inspections, evaluations, and exercises, and may require work outside normal duty hours, including flexible hours, evenings, weekends, holidays, or overtime. Travel by military or commercial air may be required.

This is a critical-sensitive, key position essential to wartime contingency operations. The employee must possess a Secret security clearance; the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance is desired. The position is subject to random drug testing and may require a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period, depending on position type.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level or equivalent, applying analytical and evaluative methods to program-operation efficiency and effectiveness, including development or improvement of command plans and programs for major operations.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements; one year at the GS-11 level is required for GS-12 consideration where TIG applies.
• Knowledge and ability to operationally apply Air and Space doctrine, including USAF basic doctrine, employment of aerospace power, air warfare, homeland security operations, force protection, and command and control doctrine.
• Knowledge of air defense and homeland defense missions.
• Knowledge and skills applying US military aviator-coded core competencies (such as pilot, navigator, or air battle manager) to assigned programs, roles, and responsibilities.
• Knowledge of operational doctrine and employment of the USAF AOC Major Weapon System and its Strategy & Plans Division.
• Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, negotiate complex issues, and maintain good working relationships.
• Thorough knowledge of JOPES and DCAPES processes.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• Must possess a Secret security clearance.
• Must be able to meet the requirements of a critical-sensitive, key position and submit to periodic random drug testing.
• Must use direct deposit as a federal employee.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Rated aviator experience, such as pilot, navigator, or air battle manager, with additional JOPES experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize SPD and ANR activities, ensuring compliance with USAF doctrine and instructions, war plans and corresponding instructions, AOC weapon system policies, and TTPs.
• Serve as the principal staff functional authority on JOPES policy, procedures, and information technology needed to conduct joint force deployments across conventional joint military operations.
• Represent the AOC, division, and branch with command, installation, and functional-area organizations.
• Represent the appropriate command at Joint Service, Air Force, and international conferences when required.
• Participate in inspections, evaluations, and exercises of the AOC and assigned unit.

Benefits

• Potential PCS payment in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations and Air Force regulations, if authorized.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.
• Cost-of-Living Allowance (COLA) eligibility, subject to change without notice.
• Childcare discounts for eligible employees in direct childcare positions and other assigned CYP and FCC personnel.
• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for eligible employees.
• Disabled veteran leave may be available to qualifying federal employees.

What This Job Offers

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