MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYST

Description:

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Chief, Strategic Planning and Training, Mission Support Directorate, Air Force Review Boards Agency (AFRBA); by assisting in the daily operations of planning, organizing, participating and exercising training, strategic oversight and control over resources impacting the operations of the AFRBA.

Requirements:

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 at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: (1) Works with program operations and interrelationships, along with broad analytical ability to assess program accomplishments with a high degree of program knowledge and technical judgement ability to recommend resolution options to substantive problems. (2) Works with advanced management, organization principles and practices for operational concepts for planning, programming and budgeting regulations, guidelines, and processes; planning, acquisition, and management processes to provide advisory support long-term strategic goals that align with the mission, vision, and the broader objectives priorities and guidance. and (3) Works with a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of department level plans and procedures such as war, mobilization, deployment, and similar operations; and to evaluate various types of responses to plans and studies.

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-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 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:

1. Knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structures and operation of DoD and Air Force organizations to provide collateral level staff guidance and relationship of the various Air Force entities involved in the overall planning, assessment and execution of AFRBA activities.
2. Knowledge of quantitative techniques and methods used to develop, adapt, modify, and apply models to resolve problems or define, clarify alternative, and optimize solutions.
3. Knowledge in leading internal control and self-inspection programs, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with policies and regulations, while driving continuous improvement through corrective action planning and process optimization.
4. Skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration, and resolution issues or problems concerning efficiency and effectiveness of AFRBA operations.
5. Ability to lead, manage, and oversee diverse operational functions, ensuring seamless integration of information technology, data analytics, logistics, and other mission-critical activities to support AFRBA operations effectively. Ability to develop, implement and monitor strategic initiatives, including setting long-term goals, aligning resources, and coordinating across multiple stakeholders to achieve mission objectives and enhance organizational performance.
6. Ability to design, coordinate, and evaluate comprehensive training programs that align with operational requirements, ensuring personnel development, compliance with standards, and readiness to meet evolving mission needs. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a diverse group of individuals, using a high degree of tact and diplomacy; to establish, maintain, and foster productive relationship with internal and external stakeholders, including all military departments, components, civilian agencies and Department of Defense partners, to support operational goals and initiatives.

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.