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 program analyst providing system analytics and execution for all Department of the Air Force (USAF and USSF) Selection Board Secretariat officer promotion and special boards through the grade of major general; promotion and special boards for enlisted personnel to the grades of sergeant (USSF), E-6 thru E-9.

Duties

As the program analyst, serves as the technical expert and administrator for the Selection Board Secretariat Support Branch, executes policy to ensure all board procedures and central board processes comply with legal and regulatory requirements. Provides operational and technical analysis for all Department of the Air Force officer promotion and selective continuation boards through the grade of major general, promotion boards for enlisted personnel to the grades of sergeant (USSF E-5), through chief master sergeant, and USAF/USSF force management boards, including RIF, SERB, ESERB, FSB, ERB and QFRB. Provides key services to improve program(s) execution and continuity of operations and/or influence policy changes regarding board program execution that typically involves long-range, highly complex, and often sensitive topics. Evaluates, develops, and makes recommendations concerning overall Selection Board Secretariat recorder training and development plans to support goals, and identify opportunities for program improvements. Serves as Selection Board Secretariat program administrator for electronic Board Operations Support System (eBOSS) and acts as Secretariat focal point for infrastructure issues. Focal point for all secretariat promotion data support functions spanning across AFPC, USAF and USSF operations.

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
• 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
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• The incumbent of this position is required to work irregular hours.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• Must be able and willing to submit to a background investigation to verify suitability for employment.

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. 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. Examples of specialized experience include expertise in applying principles, practices, pertinent laws, regulations, and policies rated to organization officer and senior leadership promotions; developing policy and procedures in accordance with public law and organization Instructions/policy; applying, organization human resources practices and procedures to review, analyze, and evaluate past procedures, policies, and precedents regarding promotion boards, evaluation systems, and professional development; provide advice to organization senior leaders, counterparts, board presidents, and board members; Applying qualitative and quantitative methods in analyzing data, concepts, practices, and techniques relating to a variety of HR military personnel functions for problem solving; assist with developing operating policies, procedures, and practices to support selection board programs; expertise in ensuring all program policies and processes are in accordance with public law, Department of Defense policy, and Air Force Instructions; receiving, tracking, and processing organization officer and senior leaders performance report; guiding organization Selection Board Secretariat staff, board presidents, and board members through the selection board process; skill in applying, organization HR evaluation methods sufficient to influence and persuade change to how complex systems are developed and operated; assess the impact of various systems to support the execution of all board scoring processes for officer and leadership promotion boards. 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: 1. Knowledge of federal laws, executive orders, regulations, policies, directives, principles, and practices governing administration of Department of the Air Force Military Officer/Enlisted Promotion and Selective Continuation programs. Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for analyzing and measuring effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of administrative and technical programs and skill in conducting detailed analysis of complex work processes. 2. Knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods, including a wide range of qualitative and quantitative techniques, plus an understanding of how regulatory programs are administered to measure compliance, assess effectiveness, identify deficiencies, analyze trends, and make recommendations for promotion administrative system enhancements and improvements of programs and the resolution of problems. 3. Knowledge of organizational structures, missions, objectives, operating programs, key positions, and administrative policies and procedures across the Department of the Air Force to conduct ad hoc studies, identifying, considering, and recommending options for decision makers. These include the DoD organizational structure, key personnel, protocol and etiquette standards and procedures, and administrative policies and practices with regards to General Officer vacancy boards and Air National Guard Colonel Federal Recognition boards, and Air Force Reserve. 4. Knowledge of past procedures and policies regarding USAF and USSF promotion boards, evaluation systems, and professional development (assignment) policies. Knowledge of the personnel data system requirement/change request process to support promotion system/board process changes on computer-generated products. 5. Skill in communicating, both orally and in writing, to provide consulting to operating managers and other specialists; participates in team studies, negotiating complex, controversial issues; provide informational briefings to and recommendations to senior-level management; and establish and maintain effective and positive 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. ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Knowledge of those portions of U.S. Code, Title 10, Chapters 36, 38 and 87; DoD Directives 1332.41 (BCMRs); DoD Instructions 1320.04, 1320.08, 1320.13, 1320.14, and 6000.13; and AF Instructions 36-2501 and 36-2502 as pertains to officer/enlisted special board procedures, including the ability to apply AF Instructions 36-2504 and 36- 2508 as they relate to contents of officer selection folders and senior noncommissioned officer promotion folders is highly desired. Knowledge of the Air Force Promotion Recommendation In-Board Support Management (PRISM) Information System, electronic Board Operating Support System (eBOSS), and Weighted Airmen Promotion System (WAPS) software applications used to support both officer and enlisted selection boards within the Military Personnel Data System is highly desired.

Education

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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 Air Force Personnel Center 550 C Street W JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]