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 Team Lead/Project Manager and senior analyst to conduct comprehensive manpower requirements, process improvement, and organizational analysis/studies of a wide diversity of organizations, functions, and work processes.

Duties

This is a developmental position GS-11, Target 12. Position can be filled at GS-11 or GS-12 grade level. Leads a manpower management engineering team, as a project manager, to conduct manpower requirement determinant and process improvement projects/studies utilizing approved management engineering and process improvement practices. Lead/supports efforts on selected projects to develop agency and Air Force positions and plans. Project leader/manager responsible to manage, direct, coordinate, oversee, and report complex projects; defines scope, priority, and staff; provides technical direction in project management, team building, facilitation, process improvement analysis, and methodology/tool required to develop, substantiate, and defend result. Conducts management consultant studies of Air Force-wide organizations with interrelated work processes and functions and accurately advises on proposed solutions to improve processes, realign functions, maximize resource utilization, and resolve substantive issues of wide scope. Analyzes automated data management systems and their methodologies to satisfy the needs of the manpower requirements determinant development. Analyzes Air Force-wide automated related tracking systems to determine the need and viability to establish a formal product count system for a customer and procures Air Force functional manager and senior leadership's approval to establish and implement the formal reporting system.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
• 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 position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) is desired
• Work requires travel away from normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft and may exceed 30% of the incumbent's workload
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Certification as a CPI/LSS Black Belt or ability to obtain certification within twelve months is desired.

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. FOR GS-11 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-11: 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 using analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to conduct studies of issues concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of manpower program operations; applying knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, policies, and precedents as well as budget, budget priorities, impact priorities, and related support resources which affect the manpower program and the functions under study; and developing new or modified work methods, organizational structures, management processes, and/or program administration procedures. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed a Ph.D or equivalent graduate degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit copies of your college 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 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. FOR GS-12 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-12: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes applying expert technical knowledge and experience using analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to conduct studies of issues concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations carried out by administrative or professional personnel, or substantive administrative support organizations; applying technical capabilities of systems, programs, and software to recommend which will meet the requirements for some types of manpower studies. 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. 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: Extensive technical knowledge of management engineering principles, concepts, methodologies, guidance, and organization principles to independently perform, evaluate, and direct management engineering teams performing difficult and unique requirements determination studies; identify and resolve complex issues; and make informed recommendations and decisions relating to those efforts. Demonstrated ability to use technical expertise in management engineering measurement tools, analytical and evaluative techniques to determine team effectiveness and mentor others on how to identify and resolve difficult issues concerning efficiency and effectiveness of program operations, and to devise appropriate organizational structuring options for complex, diverse organizations. Skill conducting effective interviews and workshops with employees, supervisors, and management officials at all levels to evaluate effectiveness and mentor junior analyst, and to define, challenge, gain consensus, and obtain senior leadership approval on information and reports about organizational missions, functions, work and requirements. Ability to use computer systems to perform highly complex data analysis and produce detailed reports applicable to a management engineering studies, data manipulation and extraction techniques; and demonstrated skill locating and accessing information with a personal computer and software programs. Expert Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, and determine the correct tool to apply to difficult study scenarios; draw sound conclusions to ensure management engineering program standards are achieved; devise solutions to highly technical management engineering problems; identify changes and trends; and prepare, present, and defend complex and sometimes controversial advice, briefings and reports. Proven ability to independently carry out and complete management engineering assignments, and mentor, influence, and gain cooperation from others through technical competence, 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 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 Manpower Analysis Agency 550 E Street East JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]