Program Analyst

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command • Luke AFB, AZ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service. The primary purpose of this position is to accomplish analytical investigative studies relative to aircraft maintenance performance and to serve as the automated maintenance data systems manager.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Must be a current member of the AF Reserve or willing/qualified to join
• A security clearance may be required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Total salary varies depending on location of position
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Position may be subject to random drug testing
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• 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.
• AFSC: 2R271
• Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems.
• Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of maintenance operations, mission requirements, MIS, and conducting comprehensive training plans; knowledge of management and organization principles and theories, including standardized administrative practices and procedures common to the organization or area of responsibility; and knowledge of and skill in applying conventional methods to gather, analyze, and evaluate information concerning management processes, draw conclusions, and recommend appropriate action.
• NOTE: Must be reflected in your resume.
• One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level.
• TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.
• NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
• Knowledge of applied statistical, analytical, and presentation techniques and concepts.
• Knowledge of computer systems management, database management, network management, computer systems modification, and information analysis techniques. Ability to utilize computer equipment options for processing programs.
• Ability to plan, schedule, and take corrective action to meet workloads.
• Knowledge of assigned equipment, maintenance concepts, data collection procedures, and other peculiarities of aircraft production. Knowledge of production processing procedures and flow.
• Knowledge of the requirements, capabilities, and limitations of personal computers, related peripheral equipment, hardware and software interactions, and state-of-the-art data communications technologies to resolve technical difficulties related to user access. Ability to manage the small computer program to include hardware and software inventory, requisition, maintenance, program requirements, custodial duties, and security.
• Skill in written and oral communications to effectively communicate with senior operations and logistics personnel.
• This is an ART position. The incumbent is required to meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements.
• Work schedule will be aligned to allow incumbent to fully participate in unit training assemblies.
• The incumbent's regular assignments are ART duties; however, the incumbent may be assigned some non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities.
• Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
• May be required to fly in commercial and military aircraft to perform temporary/permanent duty assignments.
• Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
• Individuals selected for ART positions must meet both civilian qualifications and uniformed military requirements.
• In addition to meeting civilian qualifications, applicants must obtain military membership in the Air Force Reserve, wear the uniform, maintain job-specific military specialty requirements, and meet other military qualifications such as age, height, weight, and physical fitness standards.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application.
• Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment.
• An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.
• Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
• For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here .
• To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position.
• You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.
• Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
• This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
• MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected, and placed at the highest grade for which they applied.
• You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP.
• Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
• PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level.
• You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant.
• Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference).
• To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.
• 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. For more information, click here .
• Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.
• If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here .
• 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.
• 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. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits .
• Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Responsibilities

• Accomplishes investigative studies of problem areas involving elements of maintenance operations and programs.
• Manages the Maintenance Information System (MIS) called Integrated Maintenance Data Systems (IMDS).
• Manages the Maintenance Information System G0-81 (CAMS for Mobility).
• Performs functional systems administrator duties on other MIS.
• Performs manpower utilization and allocation audits of the maintenance complex.
• Develops and implements long- and short-term training plans to achieve qualification and proficiency objectives for assigned Air Force Reserve personnel.

Benefits

• Federal employees in the competitive civil service enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service.
• 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with full civilian pay.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level