PROGRAM ANALYST

Summary

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Duties

GS-13 The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as a program analyst responsible for planning and programming actions involving Air Force education, training, and recruiting operations. Serves as a planning and programming subject matter expert (SME) monitorlng the use of Air Education and Training Command (AETC) Air Force Program Objective Memorandum (AFPOM) portfolio resources. Incumbent functions as a planning and AFPOM program SME responsible for developing AETC planning and program submissions, and correlating program submissions to near-year financial plan and budget execution. Provides timely information and situational awareness necessary for the AETC Commander and other customers to successfully plan and conduct organizational missions and operations. GS-11/12 The primary purpose of this position is: a developmental position with known promotion potential to the target position Program Analyst, GS-0343-13. Incumbent works closely with the supervisor in performing duties identified in the full performance standard core personnel document/core document. Duties for GS-11/13: Serves as an advisory and consultant on AETC assigned and associated planning and programming efforts. Documents planning and programming decisions/recommendations in appropriate formats to meet DAF and Major Command requirements. Maintains documentation and databases associated with AETC Planning and AFPOM programming issues. Develops and maintains planning and programming network with DAF, AETC staff, and subordinate unit SMEs. Prepares and delivers oral presentations, such as briefings and training sessions, as well as written products; coordinates with other staff functions and activities to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters, and convey information relative to proposed changes in assigned program(s).

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 GS-11 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems (may have been obtained in the federal service, military, or private sector). Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of critical command plans and programs for participating in or conducting major operations such as training systems, education-related programs, force development, technical training, recruiting operations, PPBE, military construction (MILCON), foreign military sales, contingency, or similar operations. Knowledge of the various command entities involved in overall planning, programming, and execution of operations and evaluations. OR EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts. ORLL.M., if related. 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 GS 11 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. 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. GS 12 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems (may have been obtained in the federal service, military, or private sector). Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge, skill and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. My experience includes knowledge of the of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of critical command plans and programs for participating in or conducting major operations such as training systems, education-related programs, force development, flying and technical training, recruiting operations, PPBE, military construction (MILCON), foreign military sales, contingency, or similar operations; knowledge of the various command entities involved in overall planning, programming, and execution of operations and evaluations. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GS 12 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. 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. GS 13 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 (may have been obtained in the federal service, military, or private sector). Examples of specialized experience includes expert knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of critical command plans and programs for participating in or conducting major operations such as training systems, education-related programs, force development, technical training, recruiting operations, PPBE, military construction (MILCON), foreign military sales, contingency, or similar operations; knowledge of the various command entities involved in overall planning, programming, and execution of operations and evaluations. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GS 13 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. GS - 11/12 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 basic principles of the DoD PPBE processes to include Planning and AFPOM processes; ability to learn and gain intermediate understanding of AETC organization and related missions, priorities, goals, and objectives and the relationship of the various command entities involved in overall Command planning and programming efforts. Ability to learn principles of resource management, including data analysis, long-term trend analysis, and use of PPBE specific computer tools and databases. Ability to successfully work with diverse personnel groups and maintain good working relationships. Co