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 Senior Analyst in the Personnel Directorate, providing managers with objectively based information for making decisions on administrative and programmatic aspects of organizational level programs.

Duties

Develops and recommends policies and guidance for organizational activities and performs continuous appraisal of the utilization of resources in accomplishing objectives and goals. Advises commanders, supervisors, and managers on issues, including those involving organizations that have a wide range of professional, scientific, administrative, and highly technical positions, some with high-grades and technical positions in rapidly changing fields. Develops and recommends programs and processes to achieve strategic goals and objectives. Serves as an authoritative advisor on proposed changes that impact resources, i.e., reorganizations, realignments of functions, legislative changes, etc. Briefs representatives of serviced organizations and serves as a advisor/expert in representing the Division and the Directorate in high level meetings, conferences, and work groups.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This is a Centrally Managed position under the Force Support Career Field
• Disclosure of Political Appointments.
• This position may require travel away from the normal duty station on military and commercial aircraft.
• This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
• The position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• The incumbent of the position may be required to work irregular shift/overtime in performing such duties.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for 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, or will have within 120 days of closing date of this announcement, at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes 1) Comprehensive ability to plan, organize, develop studies or projects and to negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations, where the proposals involve substantial resources, require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures, or may be in conflict with previous programming actions. 2) Working knowledge and practical understanding of federal personnel management functions, theories, techniques and a basic relation of the various personnel disciplines especially as related to education, training, Human Resource management, and force development functions. 3) Wide range knowledge of military command structure, missions, programs, organizational relationships and programs goals and objectives, and organization principles to direct or perform difficult requirements determination studies or projects, and make informed recommendations and decisions relating to those efforts. 4) Expertise to gather, assemble, and analyze complex data and facts, conduct analysis, draw conclusions, devise recommended solutions, and package the entire process in briefings, papers, or reports suitable for top management use and decision-making. 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-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. 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 analytical and evaluative methods to accomplish long-range strategic planning for human resources and to provide definitive input on proposed legislative and regulatory changes. Comprehensive knowledge of USAF, AFMC, and AFIMSC organizations, programs, missions, and functions to analyze and determine human resources plans, programs, and initiatives to support customers' current and future requirements. Expert knowledge of advanced management and organizational principles and practices along with a knowledge of human resources functions, e.g., civilian personnel, military personnel, and manpower to develop and implement integrated approaches and solutions to significant human resources concerns and issues. Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies, and preparing solutions to especially broad and substantive problems and issues surrounding effectiveness and efficiency of work operations in major Center programs. Skill in gathering, assembling, and analyzing facts; drawing conclusions; devising solutions to problems; identifying changes and trends; and preparing and presenting briefings and reports. Ability to interpret broad guidance, and adapt where unclear, to reconcile discrepancies and develop workable methods of achieving program goals. Ability to recognize and analyze problems, conduct research, and summarize results to make appropriate recommendations; analyzing, interpreting, and applying rules, regulations, policies and procedures as required. Ability to meet and deal with customers, co-workers, management, and Center leadership using a high degree of tact and diplomacy and to direct team/group efforts to develop workable solutions to complex problems. Ability to negotiate group position on controversial issues. Mastery of management concepts, principles and policies in order to apply them to assigned programs and projects and reconcile conflict, divergence, and disconnects. Ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, to achieve states positions or to make an adequate case for a particular strategy which may or may not be readily accepted, but is the best solution to achieve overall AFIMSC goals. 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 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.

Contacts

• Address AF Installation and Mission Support Center 2000 Allbrook Drive Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]