Supervisory Program Analyst

Air Education and Training Command•Randolph AFB, TX

About The Position

Serves as Chief of the Command and Control (C2) Operations Branch (A30C) at the Major Command (MAJCOM) level. Applies Air Force operational military planning experience to analyze, develop, and evaluate detailed plans, goals, and objectives for long-range implementation of assigned major command programs. Documents planning and programming decisions in formats appropriate to Air Force and Major Command requirements. Identifies operational requirements, assesses their impact on assignments, and develops recommendations for changes and revisions. Participates in strategic planning to improve organizational direction and focus, using strategic planning tools and techniques. Carries out supervisory personnel-management responsibilities over numerous military and civilian employees, including ensuring reasonable equity among units in performance standards and rating techniques developed, modified, or interpreted by superiors. This is a supervisory, centrally managed position in the Operations Career Field. It is designated as Key and is part of the DOD Civilian Expeditionary Workforce. The incumbent may be required to participate in readiness exercises, and the position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization if doing so would seriously impair the organization. The selected employee must sign a mobility agreement and may travel away from the duty station by military or commercial aircraft. Prior completion of the Air Force Signature Management Course is desired.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Must meet the specialized experience requirements for the OPM Management and Program Analysis Series, 0343.
At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level or equivalent is required. Examples include experience with qualitative and/or quantitative methods for assessing and improving command-level plans and programs for major operations.
Merit-promotion applicants must meet the federal time-in-grade requirement: one year at GS-12 for the GS-13 level, when applicable.
Knowledge of command-level planning and programs for major operations, such as war, mobilization, deployment, PPBS, exercises, foreign military sales, acquisition, system upgrades or modifications, special operations, and rescue operations.
Knowledge of Air Force and command program goals and objectives; operational events and milestones; evaluation of planning actions; and relationships among command entities involved in military operations planning, execution, and evaluation.
Knowledge of the Department of Defense acquisition process and the application of Air Force flight and ground operations to assigned programs and weapons systems.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing, negotiate complex issues, and maintain effective working relationships.
Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies and developing solutions to substantive problems affecting the effectiveness and efficiency of major command program operations.
Ability to plan, organize, and negotiate with senior analysts and management to gain acceptance and implementation of recommendations involving substantial resources and extensive changes to established concepts and procedures.
Must sign a mobility agreement as a condition of employment.
Must maintain current certifications.
Males must be registered for Selective Service, as applicable.
A one-year supervisory probationary period is required if the selected applicant has not previously met this requirement.
Must be removed from military recall status if alternatives for filling the position during an emergency are unavailable.

Nice To Haves

Prior completion of the Air Force Signature Management Course (SMC) is desired.

Responsibilities

Analyze, develop, and evaluate detailed plans, goals, and objectives for long-range implementation of assigned major command programs.
Document planning and programming decisions in formats that meet Air Force and Major Command requirements.
Identify operational requirements, assess their impact on assignments, and recommend changes or revisions.
Participate in strategic planning to improve organizational direction and focus using strategic planning tools and techniques.
Supervise military and civilian employees and perform personnel-management responsibilities.
Ensure reasonable equity among units in performance standards and rating techniques developed, modified, or interpreted by superiors.
Participate in readiness exercises when required.
Travel away from the normal duty station for conferences, meetings, or other functions when required.

Benefits

Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for eligible employees and their families.
PCS may be paid if authorized under the Joint Travel Regulations and Air Force regulations.
Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.
Disabled veteran leave may be available to eligible federal employees.

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