Job opening: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
Salary: $78 592 - 102 166 per year
Published at: Jul 14 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as Program Manager/Project Officer for the Logistics Readiness Squadron. Serves as the Management Internal Control Toolset (MICT) Administrator as well as the Inspector General Evaluation Management System (IGEMS) administrator for the unit.
Duties
Serves as Program Manager/Project Officer for the Logistics Readiness Squadron. Plans, develops, analyzes, and coordinates activities required to complete all taskings directed by local management and the AFDW office of primary responsibility for special projects.
Controls, administers, and maintains MICT data requirements for the unit. Performs MICT administrator duties. Coordinates, effects development, and schedules MICT products, retrievals, and other programs.
Controls, administers, and maintains IGEMS data requirements for the unit. Performs IGEMS administrator duties for the unit. Reviews and updates all IGEMS findings from local and MAJCOM inspections.
Performs a variety of staff studies relating to the management of the squadron. Evaluates program effectiveness and provides data required to support current or future plans and operations.
Presents briefings and visual presentations. Participates in discussions, meetings, or serves on panels or committees.
Requirements
- Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s)
- U.S. Citizenship is required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- PCS expenses if authorized will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations, more information on PCS benefits/requirements may be found at the following link: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
- This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
- A bachelor's degree is highly desirable.
- The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
- The employee may be required to support mobility functions.
- Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
- The employee must meet and maintain training requirements as outlined in applicable DoD and AF regulations.
- Work may require access to classified information. Must be able to obtain and maintain SECRET security clearance.
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, Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series, 0301
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. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of a wide range of complex inspection and/or compliance principles, concepts, and practices sufficient to conduct inspections, interpret complex policies/regulations, recognize and resolve discrepancies and/or inconsistencies among findings. Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the analysis and improvement of program effectiveness or the involvement of complex management processes and systems. Knowledge of Air Force, MAJCOM, and unit/installation organizational structure, operations, and policies; and mission responsibilities of the many diverse organizational entities. Knowledge of Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century and leading continuous data-driven process improvement efforts throughout the organization.
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 your transcripts.
OR LL.M., if related. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your 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 your 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-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.
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 DoD, Joint, and AF policies, instructions, and regulations directing the management of the unit inspection program and MICT program.
Knowledge of DoD, Joint, and AF policies, instructions, and regulations governing the unit operations and its comprehensive plans programs.
Knowledge of unit/installation mission requirements, vulnerabilities, operational and computer security policies, inspection program goals and objectives, internal controls, and operations of a wide variety of unit/installation organizations.
Skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration, and resolution of issues or problems concerning efficiency and effectiveness of MICT and inspection program operations.
Skill in conducting interviews with supervisors, technical specialists, and employees to obtain information about organizational missions, functions, interrelationships, inspection activities, internal controls and work procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, negotiate complex issues, and maintain good working relationships with others through tact, courtesy and diplomacy.
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 transcriptswith 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
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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.
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ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214,
Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:
- Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
- Branch of Armed Forces
- Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
- Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
- Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
- Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
- Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
- Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.
Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt
Contacts
- Address JB Anacostia-Bolling
12 Brookley Avenue
Washington, DC 20032
US
- Name: Total Force Service Center
- Phone: 1-800-525-0102
- Email: [email protected]
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