Program Analyst

Air Combat Command • Nellis AFB, NV

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a program analyst, applying military aviator experience to analyze, develop, and evaluate issues, and develop recommendations to resolve substantive problems and issues of effectiveness and efficiency of work operations for planning, scenario development and execution of operational level warfare command control exercises and experiments led by the 805th Combat Training Squadron (805 CTS) for the purpose of training the operational art of employing air, space and cyber power to dominate across the spectrum of conflict.

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.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a top secret security clearance
• This position requires the employee to occasionally travel or long periods away from the normal duty station to include CONUS or overseas and may include remote or isolated areas
• The employee may be required to travel on military or commercial aircraft to accomplish temporary duty
• This position may require the employee to work under adverse environmental conditions
• The employee may be subject to work other than normal duty hours
• This is a testing designated position. Incumbent is subject to random 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.
• Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations toward development and/or improvement of critical plans and programs for conducting major operations such as flying operations, mobilization, rescue, special operations or similar operations; 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.
• 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 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 recue, mission and flight operations, mobilization, exercise, rescue, special operations or similar operations.
• Knowledge of 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.
• Knowledge of the application of rated aviator expertise as it applies to assigned programs and assigned weapons systems.
• Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies and preparing solutions to resolve substantive problems and issues of effectiveness and efficiency of work operations.
• Skill in planning and execution various exercise mission specialties such as command and control/air defense, tanker/airlift, special operations, opposition forces, ground maneuver forces, space operations and Theater Battle Management Core System (TBMCS)
• Ability to plan, organize, and negotiate effectively with senior analyst s and management to accept and implement recommendations, where proposals involved substantial resources, and require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, negotiates complex issues, and maintains good working relationships

Nice To Haves

• AOC Formal Training Unit, instructional systems development, curriculum development and instructional technology experience (distant and resident training) are highly desirable
• Air Force exercise systems - - Air Warfare Simulation (AWSIM) as well as Command and Control systems Theater Battle Management Core System (TBMCS) to include ESTAT, WEBAD tools is highly desired
• Experience in the use of JADOCs, mIRC (or other collaborative tools used by an AOC is highly desired
• Skill and experience with exercise systems - - Air Warfare Simulation (AWSIM) as well as Command and Control systems - Theater Battle Management Core System (TBMCS) to include ESTAT, WEBAD tools is highly desired

Responsibilities

• Applying military aviation operations experience, analyzes, develops and evaluates detailed plans, goals and objectives for implementation of exercise program(s)
• Documents planning and programming decisions in appropriate formats to meet Air Force and Major Command requirements
• Actively participates in strategic planning to improve organizational direction and focus using strategic planning tools and techniques
• Using training experience and knowledge of training, develops the plan and measurement devices for measuring achievement of instructional objectives
• Prepares, conducts, leads, and attends exercise planning conferences and discussion as a CAOC-N Scenario Lead Designer

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.
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What This Job Offers

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