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 conduct studies/analyses of limited scope and/or assist in comprehensive manpower and organizational studies/analyses of organizations, functions, and work processes and provide basic management consultant capabilities to improve mission effectiveness, resource efficiency, and resource savings.

Duties

Plans, develops, and conducts organizational structure, workforce staffing/utilization, and/or space utilization studies or portions of studies of the serviced organization(s), to improve and simplify processes and maximize resources utilization. Conducts studies of a limited scope to identify, analyze, and recommend valid solutions to problems in organization structure and/or workforce utilization. Conducts work measurement, methods and procedures, manpower requirements utilization, and/or engineered time standard studies for issues or problems of a procedural or factual nature, (e.g., travel voucher processing, work flow through closely related units, etc.). Applies accepted techniques and methods to accomplish time and motion, task analysis, flow charting of work processes, and similar studies to assess workload and productivity. Conducts competitive sourcing studies i.e., Commercial Activities, cost comparison, direct conversion, etc., management surveys, and/or research projects of a limited scope and provides advisory services on procedural and relationship issues that deal with readily observable program conditions. Assists in performing internal management support services in the areas of program cost monitoring, annual fiscal planning (e.g., Defense Planning Guidance (DPG), Planning, Programming, and Budgeting System (PPBS) cycle, etc.), and development of annual work plan(s) for organization(s) of limited scope. Actively participates with management in preparing detailed plans, budgets, and/or schedules for assigned programs of limited scope. Provides input to assist in managing DOD and Air Force productivity, awards, and recognition programs. Processes, evaluates, and promotes DOD and Air Force Productivity Enhancing Capital Investment programs (e.g., Fast Payback Capital Investment Program, Productivity Investment Fund Program, etc.), organization and individual awards, and other recognition programs (e.g., Secretary of the Air Force/Chief of Staff of the Air Force Awards, etc.). Provides guidance to assigned functional areas in managing the organizational Performance Management Program. Includes providing guidance in developing and maintaining mission essential tasks (METs), performance measures and performance standards.

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 position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

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-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes working knowledge of management and organization principles and theories, including standardized administrative practices and procedures common to the organization or area of responsibility. As well, working knowledge of and skill in applying conventional methods to gather, analyze, and evaluate information concerning management processes, draw conclusions, and recommend appropriate action. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B or J.D. 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: Less than the full amount of specialized experience described in the job opportunity announcement; however, and have at least one year of progressively higher level graduate education, but have not obtained a master's or equivalent graduate degree. Therefore, have a combination of experience and education. 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-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 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 and skill in the application of DOD, Joint, and AF management engineering principles, concepts, and methodologies and basic financial management directives, concepts, procedures, guidance, and policy. 2. Skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration, and resolution of issues or problems of a procedural or factual nature to devise organizational structuring options for organizations of a limited scope. 3. Skill in conducting interviews with supervisors and employees to obtain information about organizational missions, functions, and work procedures. 4. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to gain cooperation from others through tact, courtesy, and diplomacy. 5. Ability to access or locate information through the use of a personal computer and software programs. 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 JB Anacostia-Bolling 12 Brookley Avenue Washington, DC 20032 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]