MANAGEMENT ANALYST

Summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as Management Analyst for HQ AF/A10 providing support to examine, evaluate, and conduct risk operation assessments of Air Force nuclear enterprise activities in order to recommend courses of action to improve enterprise health.

Duties

Researches and/or investigates nuclear-related programs, policies, products and services within specific areas of responsibility to assist in resolving critical problems, improving program efficiency, recommending solutions and assisting with follow-up to senior management officials. Develops and recommends policy to ensure that the organizational strategies are properly planned, programmed, executed and independently evaluated. Conduct reviews and evaluations on special assignments, such as management or program reviews of unusual complexity, sensitivity, or significant national interest. Define critical issues/problems, collect data from various sources, assesses data, and determines the most effective and efficient method and approach to meet management needs and/or requirements.

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 Series 0343. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes expert knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of critical organizational plans and programs participating in or conducting major operations such as mission, tactical training, deployment, mobilization, Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE), special operations, contingency or similar operations; Knowledge of military command structure, missions, programs, and organizational relationships and program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions as they relate to actual events; Knowledge of the various command entities involved in overall planning and execution of operations and evaluations; Ability to plan, organize, develop studies or projects and to negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations, where the proposals involve substantial Air Force resources, require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures, or may be in conflict with previous programming; Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies, and developing solutions to broaden important and severe command operations and contingency areas. 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-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 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: Ability to assess the status and build products that enable A 10 to advocate and explain the important role of the nuclear deterrence capability, the importance of reinvigorating the nuclear enterprise from a stewardship perspective and the contribution of nuclear to the strategic deterrence posture. Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, draw conclusions, conduct analysis, devise recommended solutions, and package the entire process in briefings, papers, or reports for top management use and decision-making. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relationships. Ability to apply nuclear-related background, knowledge and experience to complex issues facing the nuclear community. 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.