PROGRAM ANALYST

Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. Responsibilities PRIMARY PURPOSE: To conduct studies/analyses of limited scope and/or assist in comprehensive manpower and organizational studies/analyses of organizations, functions, and work processes and provide basic management consultant capabilities to improve mission effectiveness, resource efficiency, and resource savings. Works with project leads on projects/studies involving other Manpower Requirements Squadron (MRS) members as dictated by the size and scope of the project/study. Project duties will cross-utilize other functional areas of expertise within HQ USAF, other major commands (MAJCOMs), or Air Force Manpower Agency (AFMA) divisions. DUTIES: Conducts work measurement, methods and procedures, benchmarking, and/or engineered time standard studies for issues or problems of a procedural or factual nature (e.g., Operations Resource Flight, Travel Voucher Processing, and Personnel Operations within Aircraft Maintenance). Establishes manpower standards for an assigned work area or group of work areas to provide a basis for manpower justifications and improved utilization, and measures the organizational performance index. Analyzes related systems and prepares documents on the use of automated data management systems and methodologies to support manpower workload; manipulates widely used functional area computer applications to satisfy the needs of Capability-based Manpower Studies (CMS) and other special projects or studies. Supports various types of manpower studies. 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- Management and Program Analysis (0343) SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 (or higher) grade level or equivalent (may have been obtained in the federal service, military, or public sector). Examples of specialized experience include knowledge of management and organization principles and theories, including standardized administrative practices and procedures common to organizations, such as those pertaining to areas of responsibility, channels of communication, delegation of authority, routing of correspondence, filing systems, and storage of files and records; and knowledge of analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration, and resolution of issues or problems of a procedural or factual nature. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed a 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 in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of a PROGRAM ANALYST. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 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, 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: Knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD) and Joint Service management organizations principles, concepts, and methodologies and financial management directives, concepts, procedures, guidance, and policy. Prepares Requests for Personnel Action (RPA) and completes necessary documents and case files on personnel actions. Knowledge of data base management systems, requirements analysis, and data manipulation and extraction techniques for use in manpower and organizational analyses. Duties also include, but not limited to, creating reports in Access, producing rosters for training and employee tenure purposes. Interprets and briefs regulations, procedures, and determinations to inquiring employees, candidates, and supervisors and a specialist for internal and external recruitment and placement. Skill in gathering, assembling, and analyzing facts; identifying changes, trends, and problems; applying analytical and evaluative techniques; drawing conclusions; and devising solutions to problems or issues of a procedural or factual nature. Ability to carry out and complete assigned project work by gaining cooperation from others through tact, courtesy, and diplomacy. Skill in conducting interviews employees to obtain information about organizational missions, function, and work procedures. Maintains/verifies/updates accountability of all personnel physical work locations and to include all relative information pertaining to each position in DCPDS, Business Objects. Ability to track and ensure all Operations Resource Flight training requirements are met; ability to track workforce availability to ensure task accomplishment; and manage Operations budget to include supplies and TDY requirements. Ability to manage and oversee all subordinate workflow positions in the Operations Resource Flight. 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. Education IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional Information 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 well qualified or above for this position. 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. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. 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. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties, click here.