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 a command headquarters level senior program analyst, applying technical experience, to plan, organize, and determine necessary policies, regulations, directives, programs, doctrine, and procedures for the establishment and maintenance of assigned major command program(s).

Duties

Applies Joint Service Contracts experience, analyzes, develops, and evaluates detailed requirements, plans, goals, and objectives for long-range implementation of assigned major command program(s). Programs relate to service acquisitions throughout the command. Documents planning and programming decisions in appropriate formats to meet Air Force and Major Command requirements. Identifies non-standard or emerging operational requirements, assesses impact on assigned programs, and develops recommendations. Actively participates in strategic planning to improve organizational direction and focus using strategic planning tools and techniques. Prepares detailed requirements, plans, budgets, and schedules for assigned major programs and/or participates with management in fiscal planning. 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 in assigned program(s). Develops and prepares a variety of correspondence and other documentation, i.e., formal letters, position papers, reports, staff studies, staff summary packages, briefings, charts, bullet background papers, etc.

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.
• Mobility Air Force contracting experience is critical to the successful completion of the work.
• Contracting Officer Representative roles and responsibilities is critical to the successful completion of work.
• The employee is required to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Must be familiar with use of computers and have basic computer skills in use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project and Excel).
• This is a centrally managed position.

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-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 programs & acquisition management to include requirements identification and development, proposal analyses, reviews, and evaluations, contract negotiations and contract oversight and management. Ability to plan, organize, and develop studies or projects, and to negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations, where the proposals involve substantial resources, and require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures. Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies, and developing solutions to broad, important, and severe command operational and contingency areas. 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. Expert knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of command level contracted programs & acquisition management to include requirements identification and development, proposal analyses, reviews, and evaluations, contract negotiations and contract oversight and management. 2. Expert knowledge of Air Force and command program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of planned events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions related to actual events; and the relationship of the various DoD and non-DoD entities involved in overall program planning and execution of service acquisitions. 3. Expert knowledge of the application of Air Force Mobility Service Contracts and Services Advocate (SA) expertise as it applies to assigned programs and assigned programs. 4. Ability to apply mobility service contracts or (SA) expertise to assigned programs and/or contracting systems. 5. Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies; and preparing solutions to especially broad, important, and severe military operational and contingency areas. 6. Ability to plan, organize, and lead others in studies or projects and to negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations, where proposals involve substantial resources, and require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures and 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.

Contacts

• Address Scott AFB 375 FSS Scott AFB, IL 62225 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]