The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a command headquarters level senior program analyst applying Air Force military non-rated or maintenance (weapons) experience to plan, organize, and determine necessary policies, regulations, directives, program, doctrine, and procedures for the establishment and maintenance of certain assigned major command program(s).

Duties

Applying Air Force military non-rated or maintenance (weapons) experience, analyzes, develops, and evaluates detailed plans, goals, and objectives for long-range implementation of assigned major command program(s). Documents planning and programming decisions in appropriate formats to meet Air Force and Major Command requirements. Using AF military non-rated or maintenance (weapons) experience, actively participates in strategic planning to improve organizational direction and focus using strategic planning tools and techniques. Prepares and delivers oral presentations.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• 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
• 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/
• Will travel by military or commercial air to conferences, meetings, or other functions away from the duty site
• AF military non-rated or maintenance (weapons) experience is critical to the successful performance of the work
• Must have TS/SCI clearance and be Special Access Program/Special Access Required (SAP/SAR) clearance Eligible
• Develops requirements, plans and programs for nuclear weapons/nuclear weapons delivery systems
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use
• This is a Centrally Managed Position in the 0343 Series, Management and Program Analysis Career Field

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, Series 0343. 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. 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 mission and flight operations, airlift, training, rescue, deployment, mobilization, PPBS, acquisition, special operations, exercise, training systems both manned and unmanned, rescue, foreign military sales, contingency, or similar operations. Knowledge of military command structure, missions, programs, and organizational relationships and program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational and acquisition events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions as related to actual events. Knowledge of the various command entities involved in overall planning and execution of operations and evaluations. 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. 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 a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of command level plans and programs for conducting major operations such as rescue, mission and flight operations, airlift, deployment, mobilization, exercise, training systems both manned and unmanned, rescue, foreign military sales, PPBS, acquisition, special operations, or similar operations. 2. Knowledge of Air Force and command program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational and acquisition events and milestones, methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions related to actual events, and the relationship of the various command entities involved in overall program planning and execution of military operations and evaluations. 3. Knowledge of the application of Air Force military non-rated or maintenance (weapons) expertise as it applies to assigned programs and assigned weapons. 4. Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies and preparing solutions to especially broad, important, and severe military operational and contingency areas. 5. Ability to plan, organize, and lead others in studies or projects and to negotiate effectively with management to accept and impalement recommendations where proposals involve substantial resources and require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures. 6. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, negotiate complex issues, and maintain good 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Barksdale AFB 345 Davis Avenue W Suite 223 Barksdale AFB, LA 71110 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]