PROGRAM ANALYST

Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position, PROGRAM ANALYST, GS-0343-14, is to serve as Program Analyst within Air Force Office of Energy Assurance (AF-OEA). Responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing an integrated facility energy portfolio including privately-financed, large-scale renewable and alternative energy projects as well as direct AF investments. Responsibilities - Plan, organize, and direct an integrated AF facility portfolio of energy projects/program, ensuring OEA complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs. - Perform assignments involved in program development and evaluation. - Develop and provide expertise on advances within the energy field and provide related consultant and advisor services. - Serve as a member of various internal and external boards to include cross service, DoD, Secretariat, Air Staff, and other federal agencies and national laboratories to address the full spectrum of facility energy opportunities, challenges and produce cooperative solutions that support Air Force energy goals and objectives. - Carry out special projects and assignments to further support the office. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at a level close to the work of this position that has given you the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform. Typically, we would find this experience in work within this field that is closely related. To be creditable, the specialized experience must have been equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-13), pay band or equivalent. Specialized experience is described as the ability to develop, implement, and oversee an integrated facility energy portfolio including privately-financed, large scale renewable and alternative energy projects as well as direct investments. ONLY EXPERIENCE OBTAINED BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of concepts including programming, cost estimating, design review, project planning and development, and project execution. Extensive familiarity with other engineering disciplines including mechanical, electrical, civil, fire protection, life safety, energy, architecture, and knowledge of existing and applicable software applications in the functional area of responsibility to effectively manage engineering functions to support the organization's mission. 2. Knowledge and mastery of a broad range of methods and techniques used in integrating asset management, project/program management, planning, and acquisition in, Installation Management, Planning, or Facilities Operations. 3. Knowledge of planning, programming, and budgeting cycles, financial systems, and restrictions on the expenditures of funds. 4. Knowledge of business accounting and financial management principles and procedures. 5. Skill in evaluating state-of-the-art technologies and incorporating these into the planning or design, budgeting, programming, life cycle, operation, maintenance, repair, upgrade, and cost estimates of installations natural and built infrastructure. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: 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. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. *PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work is primarily sedentary although there may be some walking, bending, or climbing involved in activities such as inspections, carrying books and reference materials, as well as driving of an automobile to attend on and off- base functions. *WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is usually performed in an office setting although there will be occasional exposure to conditions in buildings under construction or contractor's operations. May be required to travel in the National Capitol Region to meetings, conferences, etc., which will involve use of public transportation. Education Additional Information A list of eligible candidates is being established and may be used to fill multiple vacancies for a period of 4 months (or more). This is a TERM position. It is a time limited position, Not-To-Exceed 2 years from Appointment Date. Position may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition and the potential for extensions beyond 6 years is possible. However, the appointment plus extensions may not exceed a total of 8 years. This position may be converted to a permanent, career or career-conditional appointment without further competition as long as all requirements are met. To be eligible for conversion, employee must complete at least 2 years of current continuous service under a term appointment in the competitive service AND employee must have a current performance rating under such modified term appointment of at least fully successful or equivalent. NOTE: Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): 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 in the "Highly Qualified" or "Best Qualified" Category on the rating criteria for this vacancy. 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. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): 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. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: 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. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: 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. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.