Strategic Policy Analyst

HQ USAF and Support Elements•Arlington, VA

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Warfighter Integration Analyst responsible for Department of the Air Force (DAF)-level policy and management oversight for total force military personnel portfolios spanning the talent management lifecycle. The position advises the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Warfighter Force Management and Readiness) on related policy and oversight matters; evaluates and coordinates acquisition of resources for DAF-wide programs; develops and evaluates DAF-wide prevention policies, programs, and practices; and builds partnerships to align and advance prevention initiatives across government and private-sector organizations. This is a centrally managed GS-14 position. The role requires at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-13 level or equivalent, as well as any applicable federal time-in-grade requirements. The job has no education qualification requirement. The incumbent must be a U.S. citizen, be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, and may need to travel, work irregular hours, or perform shift work, including overtime.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-13 level or equivalent in another pay system.
For merit-promotion applicants, one year at the GS-13 level is required to meet GS-14 time-in-grade requirements, where applicable.
Experience working with DoD/DAF administrative and operational processes to research and apply current strategies and policies to broader response systems affecting the Air and Space Force enterprise, including the Joint Force.
Extensive working knowledge and experience developing and disseminating information about military personnel management portfolios.
Experience developing and implementing comprehensive strategies in accordance with public law, regulations, executive orders, and other directives.
Knowledge of laws, regulations, executive orders, and policies related to the total force military personnel talent management lifecycle.
Knowledge of systems, concepts, principles, and theories related to assigned portfolios and strategic planning, including evaluating program effectiveness and resolving complex resource disconnects.
Knowledge of technical writing for special studies, staff reports, Congressional testimony, and official responses.
Ability to gather facts, use analytical and evaluative methods, synthesize complex data, draw sound conclusions, and solve personnel-program problems.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams and work directly with senior leaders.
Must be registered for Selective Service if male, as applicable.
Must exercise discretion in handling sensitive information.
May be required to travel away from the normal duty station, including overnight stays; may occasionally work outside normal duty hours, shift work, overtime, or irregular hours.
Applicants must clearly identify duties and responsibilities and total hours per week for part-time or unpaid experience claimed.

Responsibilities

Advise the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Warfighter Force Management and Readiness) on DAF policy and management oversight for total force military personnel portfolios spanning the talent management lifecycle.
Evaluate and coordinate the acquisition of financial, material, manpower, and information resources needed to carry out DAF-wide programs.
Formulate, develop, and evaluate DAF-wide prevention policies, programs, and practices, integrating strategic objectives from national, DoW, and DAF plans.
Cultivate, negotiate, and maintain strategic coalitions and collaborative partnerships across the Air Force, DoD, federal entities, and private-sector organizations to align and advance DAF-wide prevention initiatives.
Apply analytical and evaluative methods to synthesize complex data, draw conclusions, and solve problems related to DAF-wide personnel programs.
Develop long- and short-term goals to execute DoW and DAF strategic outcomes and measurement criteria.
Prepare special studies, staff reports, Congressional testimony, and official responses.
Communicate findings and insights to management and stakeholders, and collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior leaders to advocate for resources, negotiate policy adoption, and build consensus.