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Duties

The primary purpose of this position is to: serve as a command headquarters level program analyst, applying bases and units experience to analyze, develop, and coordinate planning products and recommendations to resolve substantive problems and issues of effectiveness and efficiency of work operations in a major command basing division and strategic planning, programming, and plans integration branch. Applying bases and unit experience, analyzes, develops, and evaluates issues and develops and coordinate planning products and recommendations to resolve substantive problems and issues of effectiveness and efficiency of work operations in a major command basing division and strategic planning, programming, and plans integration branch. Manages division contracts; verifies and ensures that the contractor meets contract obligations specified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) or performance requirements document. Documents bases and units planning decisions in appropriate formats to meet Air Force and Major Command requirements. Actively participates in bases and units planning to improve organizational direction and focus using basing planning tool and techniques. Prepares and delivers oral presentations such as briefings, working group sessions, consultations, and strategy sessions with other staff service functions and activities to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters, and convey information relative to proposed changes in assigned program(s). Maintains a continuous liaison with other Air Staff, other service headquarters counterparts, and DOD offices to accomplish and integrate Air Force bases and units planning and execution actions.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship 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 posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft/vehicle to conferences, meetings, or functions away from the duty office/location. Travel may include overnight stays.
• A bachelor’s degree is desired.
• Experience in bases and units planning and execution highly desired.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours and/or Shift work may be required which may include overtime and/or irregular hours.
• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver’s license is required for the position.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain all applicable Contracting Officer Representative (COR) certifications.

Qualifications

Conditions of Employment (Cont.) This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. 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, GS-0301, 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 the Air Force bases and unit planning, execution, and monitoring process and its associated task orders and databases; Expert knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations toward development and/or improvement of critical command bases and units plans and products for conducting all aspects of bases and units planning, execution and monitoring; Ability to plan, organize, and develop studies or projects, making recommendations on substantive bases and units planning issues and deliverables, and to negotiate effectively with others to accept and implement recommendations, where the proposals involve substantial resources. 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: Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to participate in the generation, assessment and improvement of command level bases and unit's plans, processes and implementation procedures required to generate applicable products, execution requirements and deliverables. Knowledge of Air Force and command program goals, objectives, and requirements, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, methods of evaluating the effectiveness of bases and units planning actions related to actual events, and the relationship of the various command entities involves in overall program planning and execution of military operations and evaluations. Knowledge of the relationship of the various Air Force entities involved in overall planning and execution of military operations and evaluations. Knowledge of contracting policies, Air Force Performance Work Statements, common budgetary practices and procedures in order to track expenditures, costs, and develop a budget; Knowledge of the application of Air Force airpower, nuclear and global strike expertise as it applies to assigned programs and assigned weapons systems at MAJCOM bases. Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies and preparing solutions to resolve substantive problems and issues of effectiveness and efficiency of bases and units planning and execution in a major command program. Ability to plan, organize, and negotiate effectively with senior analysts and management to accept and implement recommendations, where proposals involve substantial resources, and requires extensive changes in established concepts and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, negotiate complex issues, and maintain good working relationships across a wide variety of personnel, agencies, and organizations. Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, draw conclusions, conduct analysis, devise recommended solutions, and package the entire process in briefings, papers, or reports suitable for top management use and decision-making. 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]