Job opening: PROGRAM ANALYST
Salary: $66 670 - 104 861 per year
Published at: Apr 24 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
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GS-09
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Program Analyst in a developmental capacity, performing assignments designed to further develop applicable analytical and evaluative skills and techniques.
Duties
GS-11
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a management analyst to provide data analysis support in the application of data collection, analysis, interpretation or explanation, and presentation of data for the organizations programs/processes and workforce management issues.
Duties:
GS-09:
Performs developmental assignments. Performs moderately difficult and complex assignments consisting of well-presented tasks to further orient the employee in the application of occupational principles, methods, and techniques.
Performs recurring assignments. Independently performs work assignments which gradually increase in difficulty and complexity.
Carries out special projects and participates in special initiatives and studies. Performs special assignments in support of the organization, e.g., researching policy and comparing to new or modified guidelines to assess impact; analyzing and providing substantive evaluation of data affecting program operations.
Prepares written correspondence and other documentation. Drafts or prepares a variety of documents to include newsletter items, responses to routine inquiries, reports, letters, and other related documents. Uses software such as word processing, spreadsheets, program language, plotting software, etc., to facilitate work.
GS-11
Applying military human resource (HR) experience (knowledge or expertise), independently performs moderately complex initial and comparative data analyses. Collects, analyzes, and evaluates issues pertaining to work operations and processes. Develops recommendations to resolve substantive problems and issues of work operations effectiveness and efficiency to insure appropriate levels of return on investment for each recommended solution.
Actively participates in analyzing workflow processes and applies a wide range of analytical theories, principles, and practices to accurately determine data analyses that lead to recommendations for improvement to processes, realign functions, maximize resource utilization, and resolve substantive issues of moderate scope to the defined organization.
Prepares and delivers oral presentations such as briefings, training 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.
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
- May travel by military or commercial air to conferences, meetings, or other functions away from the duty site
- Must be able and willing to submit to a background investigation to verify suitability for employment
- GS-11: Employee may be required to attend training courses in residence or through CBT
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.
GS-09
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 knowledge of 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. Knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, policies, and precedents which affect the use of program and related support resources in the areas studied. Knowledge of the major issues, program goals and objectives, budget constraints, work processes, and administrative operations of the manpower program and organizations under study.
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 I 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.
GS-11
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 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 knowledge of 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. Knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, policies, and precedents which affect the use of program and related support resources in the areas studied. Knowledge of the major issues, program goals and objectives, budget constraints, work processes, and administrative operations of the manpower program and organizations under study.
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: I have a combination of specialized 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. 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.
One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level.
One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level.
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:
GS-09
1. Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and theories of military personnel, and the standard practices, methods, and techniques of the occupation sufficient to perform difficult, but well-precedented assignments.
2. Knowledge of analysis, evaluation, fact-finding, and investigative techniques in order to gather data, identify significant factors, and recommend a solution from a number of possible alternatives.
3. Knowledge of the occupation to perform studies and prepare reports, documentation, and correspondence to communicate factual and procedural information clearly.
4. Skill in applying the principles, concepts, and practices of the occupation sufficient to perform moderately difficult assignments.
5. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, both orally and in writing, as well as work in a professional manner with peers and management.
6. Ability to learn and apply analytical investigative techniques to accomplish work in the subject-matter field.
GS-11
1. Knowledge of a wide range of military personnel concepts, principles, practices, legal and regulatory requirements sufficient to perform detailed analyses, draw conclusions on complex issues, problems, and situations and advise senior management regarding military personnel information systems issues.
2. Knowledge of in-depth moderately complex and analytical and diagnostic techniques and qualitative and quantitative techniques to participate in studies and research on military personnel data, processes, methods, and systems functionality.
3. Knowledge and understanding of military personnel concepts, practices, missions and structure, and the interrelationships of various military personnel specialties as they relate to systems processes/functions/capabilities and infrastructure supporting military personnel information system(s).
4. Knowledge of software concepts, principles, methods and practices, retrieval languages and business reengineering concepts.
5. Skill in gathering facts and using effective analytical and evaluative methods to accurately access information and make sound decisions.
6. Ability to communicate with others, both orally and writing, sufficient to present issues and recommendations.
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
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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 Buckley SFB
18401 E A-Basin
Bldg 606
Buckley SFB, CO 80011
US
- Name: Total Force Service Center
- Phone: 1-800-525-0102
- Email: [email protected]
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