PROGRAM ANALYST

Summary THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a PROGRAM ANALYST, Position Description Number T5642000 and is part of the OH 180 Fighter Wing, National Guard. The primary purpose of this position is to perform preliminary analysis of long-term forecasting of readiness and budgets. Responsibilities As a PROGRAM ANALYST, GS-0343-9, you will perform the following duties: 1. Budget Analysis Responsibilities. a. Formulates annual maintenance operating budgets for incorporation into the overall Wing's annual financial plan. Analyzes budget needs for all Maintenance Group production squadrons, flights, and sections taking into consideration the interrelationships of all Group programs, activities, and special functions. b. Develops and issues guidance to, and coordinates with maintenance production squadron chiefs in the development of quarterly and annual maintenance operating budgets and budget estimates. Reviews, edits and consolidates maintenance operating budget estimates to ensure compliance with rules, regulations, and procedures. Prepares or edits narrative justifications for projected funding needs and submits to the Wing Budget Office. c. Reviews annual funding allocations received from the Wing Budget Office in conjunction with all Maintenance Group quarterly funding needs to ensure funding allocations are adequate to meet all projected requirements. Analyzes funding shortfalls and develops recommended programming changes/modifications to be presented to the Group Commander for approval. d. Monitors the use and rate of expenditure of all Group operating funds through continuing dialogue with all squadron chiefs and review of written documents and records. e. Gathers and analyzes budgetary data to prepare a variety of recurring and nonrecurring maintenance operating budget related reports required by the Wing Budget Office as well as National Guard Bureau (NGB), major commands (MAJCOM), Air Force maintenance and funding offices. 2. WRDCO and AVPOL Program Responsibilities. Prepares and executes the annual AVPOL budget and tracks the obligation rate. Serves as the primary point of contact for projecting AVPOL funding requirements. Monitors fund expenditures to determine the rates of usage against command standards. Ensures the accuracy of billing conducted within the scope of the AVPOL program. Reconciles Defense Energy Support Center (DESC) interfund-billing /Air Card transactions with the AVPOL Data Management System. 3. Unit Deployment Program Responsibilities Plans, organizes, and oversees all unit level deployment activities. Configures and maintains functional Unit Type Codes (UTCs) as postured by MAJCOM FAMs (Functional Area Managers) using available unit assets. Monitors UTC/Unit Manning Document (UMD) authorizations and notifies senior management/applicable offices when mismatches are identified. Notifies the wing Installation Deployment Officer (IDO) and MAJCOM FAM for remedial action when UTCs cannot be supported due to changes in manpower or equipment. Coordinates personnel/equipment movement requirements. Works closely with unit personnel to tailor packages as required to meet exercise and contingency deployment actions. Utilizes Logistics Module (LOGMOD) to monitor and track unit status during deployments and exercises. Plans and schedules personnel deployment/redeployment processing within the Installation Personnel Readiness (IPR) office and ensures a smooth and orderly flow of deployment personnel for scheduled Air Expeditionary Forces (AEF) deployments. 4. Supply Support Responsibilities. Identifies and validates requisitions from base organizations for the non-stock listed, sole source or technical order (T.O.) directed flying hour goods or services. Routinely coordinates with the Base Contracting Office, National Guard Bureau (NGB), DOD Logistics Centers and commercial sources to identify the source of supply being most advantageous to the Government. Coordinates the movement of assets into and out of Wing maintenance organizations. 5. Performs other duties as assigned. *The above duty description does not contain all details of the official position description. A copy of the entire position description can be found on FASCLASS by searching the position description PD#: (T5642000). https://acpol2.army.mil/fasclass/search_fs/search_fasclass.asp Requirements Conditions of Employment 1. Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance level. 2. Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft. 3. Incumbent may be required to work other than normal duty hours to include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. 4. Shift work and compensation time may be required. 5. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. 6.This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG. 7. Certification Level 2: THIS IS A FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Level 2 Certified position designated as such in accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, section 1051, amending 10 United States Code, section 1599d.Incumbent of this position is required to comply with all Department of Defense and Department of the Army requirements of this certification program. This certification requirement is a condition of employment for this position. Failure to obtain this certification within the required time may subject the incumbent to adverse action. Qualifications GENERAL EXPERIENCE: 3 years of progressively responsible experience, 1 year of which was equivalent to at least GS-4, that demonstrates the ability to: Analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions; Plan and organize work; and Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Such experience may have been gained in administrative, professional, technical, investigative, or other responsible work. Experience in substantive and relevant secretarial, clerical, or other responsible work may be qualifying as long as it provided evidence of the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) necessary to perform the duties of the position to be filled. Experience of a general clerical nature (typing, filing, routine procedural processing, maintaining records, or other nonspecialized tasks) is not creditable. Trades or crafts experience appropriate to the position to be filled may be creditable for some positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 1-year specialized experience, education, or training equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Experience, education, or training which has provided application of practices, theories, techniques, and methods of management. Experience analyzing, interpreting, and developing policies and procedures of local management. Education If you are using education to qualify for this position, master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. To receive credit for education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the education requirements for this position. Additional Information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).