Program Analyst

Air Combat Command • Langley AFB, VA

9d

About The Position

The Program Analyst provides program management expertise for command logistics requirements under the Cost Per Flying Hour (CPFH) Program. The position projects CPFH requirements and advises wing- and unit-level logistics resource managers on logistics and aircraft maintenance resource management. It reviews, validates, tracks, and analyzes how consumption of depot-level reparables and consumable items, as well as base-level repair cycles, affect execution of the command’s CPFH program.

The role performs resource-management functions to plan, program, budget, and execute multiple Department of Defense appropriations in support of the Air Combat Command (ACC) CPFH Program through the Planning, Programming, and Budgeting System (PPBS). It documents planning, programming, budgeting, and execution decisions in formats required by the Air Force and major commands. The analyst contributes to strategic planning using logistics and resource-planning tools and analytical techniques, and develops and evaluates recommendations to address the effectiveness and efficiency of ACC weapon-system sustainment programs, including CLS, DPEM, technical orders, and support equipment.

The position involves coordinating with weapon-system contacts at field units, ACC staff, other major commands, higher Air Force headquarters, the Air Force Reserve, and the Air National Guard. The analyst prepares and delivers briefings, training sessions, consultations, and strategy sessions to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters, and communicate proposed assignment changes. The position requires logistics requirements and budget experience and is designated as a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position. The incumbent must comply with the applicable certification program.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, as applicable.
• Obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
• Logistics requirements and budget experience are critical to successful performance.
• At least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade, GS-12, or equivalent is required.
• Meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements; one year at GS-12 is required for GS-13 consideration when TIG applies.
• Meet the applicable Financial Management Level 2 certification requirements.
• Knowledge of military command structure, missions, programs, organizational relationships, program goals, operational milestones, and methods for evaluating planning actions.
• Knowledge and skill applying analytical and evaluative methods to program operations and command plans, including logistics, PPBS, aircraft maintenance, deployment, acquisition, and related operations.
• Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive budget forecasts, estimates, and studies to develop solutions for command operational logistics and contingency requirements.
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative methods for assessing and improving command-level plans and programs.
• Knowledge of relationships among command entities involved in program planning and execution of military operations and evaluations.
• Knowledge and skill in resource management, cost methodologies, requirements management, aircraft maintenance, and depot operations.
• Knowledge of supply systems, depot maintenance activity group (DMAG), accounting systems, and related documents and programs sufficient to locate and analyze sustainment requirement data.
• Skill in conducting comprehensive studies and developing solutions to sustainment effectiveness and efficiency issues.
• Ability to plan, organize, and negotiate with senior analysts and management to gain acceptance and implementation of recommendations involving substantial resources and significant procedural changes.
• Ability to negotiate complex issues and maintain good working relationships.
• Travel by military or commercial air to conferences, meetings, and other functions away from the duty site may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide program management expertise for command logistics requirements under the Cost Per Flying Hour (CPFH) Program.
• Project CPFH requirements and advise wing- and unit-level logistics resource managers on logistics and aircraft maintenance resource management.
• Review, validate, track, and analyze the impact of depot-level reparables, consumable items, and base-level repair cycles on execution of the command CPFH program.
• Plan, program, budget, and execute multiple DoD appropriations supporting the ACC CPFH Program through the PPBS process.
• Document planning, programming, budgeting, and execution decisions in formats required by the Air Force and MAJCOM.
• Participate in strategic planning using logistics and resource-planning tools and analytical techniques.
• Develop, evaluate, and recommend solutions to effectiveness and efficiency issues in ACC weapon-system sustainment programs, including CLS, DPEM, technical orders, and support equipment.
• Coordinate with weapon-system contacts at field units, ACC staff, other MAJCOMs, higher Air Force headquarters, the Air Force Reserve, and the Air National Guard.
• Prepare and deliver briefings, training sessions, consultations, and strategy sessions to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters, and convey information about proposed assignment changes.
• Comply with the requirements of the Financial Management Level 2 certification program.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for eligible employees and their families.
• Disabled veteran leave may be available to eligible employees with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more.
• PCS may be paid if authorized, subject to applicable rules and agreements.

What This Job Offers

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