MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM 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 a Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command (HQ AFRC) program analyst, applying aircraft maintenance/logistics experience to analyze, develop, and evaluate issues, develop, and coordinate recommendations to resolve substantive problems and issues of effectiveness and efficiency of work operations in a major command program.

Duties

Duty 1:Applys aircraft maintenance/logistic experience, analyzes, develops, and evaluates issues, and develops recommendations to resolve substantive problems and issues of effectiveness and efficiency of work operations in a major command program. Duty 2: Provides functional management for AFRC Maintenance Analysis and Maintenance Management Scheduling. Duty 3: Serves as the MAJCOM point of contact for maintenance analysis and documentation maintenance information system and/or mission support applications used in support of HQ USAF/MAJCOM policy and directives. Duty 4:Attends meetings and presents briefings. Duty 5: Conducts studies to evaluate and recommend ways to improve productivity in work operations.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes includes providing managers with objectively based information for making decisions on the administrative and programmatic aspects of group operations and management, by accomplishing a wide variety of assignments concerned with effectiveness and efficiency of programs and operations. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. OR EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree - OR - 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree - OR - LL.M, if related from an accredited college or university OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of the specialized experience and education as described above that equals 100 percent when combined to equal the required 1 year of specialized experience needed for this position. 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-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes expert knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and an understanding of how to apply them to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of resource utilization by Air Force missions, programs and processes. This includes the ability to direct complex studies requiring advanced analytical and statistical methods and techniques to develop new theories as to the root causes of poor performance and to design innovative or experimental solutions. The employee must know how to effectively negotiate with stakeholders and management to gain acceptance for the implementation of recommended solutions. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. 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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. 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 Maintenance Information System: IMDS, REMIS, GO81, BLADE Fleet Asset Status, Weapons System View, Engine View, Global Combat Support System (GCSS)-AF, how they interface. 2. Knowledge of the application of Air Force aircraft maintenance/logistics expertise as it applies to assigned programs; aircraft, weapons systems, engines, systems/components and personnel. 3. Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies, and preparing solutions to resolve substantive problems and issues of effectiveness and efficiency of maintenance on aircraft, weapons systems, engines, aircraft systems, aircraft components and aircraft maintenance personnel. 4. Ability to use computer systems/programs, Microsoft software and GCSS business objects to perform highly complex data analysis and produce detailed reports applicable to a management engineering studies; data manipulation and extraction techniques; processing manpower change request forms and other relevant documents; and demonstrated skill locating and accessing information with a personal computer and software programs 5. Ability to plan, organize, and negotiate effectively with senior analysts and management to accept and implement recommendations, where proposals involve substantial resources, and require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures. 6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relationships. 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.