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 Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) level Program Analyst, applying Air Force experience, to plan, organize, and determine necessary policies, directives, instructions, programs, and procedures for the establishment and maintenance of assigned major command program(s).

Duties

Analyzes and evaluates AFMC programs as it relates to Air Force and Major Command strategic plans, programming guidance, and Program Objective Memorandum preparation instructions. Documents planning and programming decisions in appropriate formats to meet Air Force and Major Command requirements. Actively participates in program planning to provide guidance involving process, products, and schedules. Conducts research, identifies, and analyzes trends in the use of funds, and evaluates the effects of continuing changes in program plans and funding. Utilized financial/programming data systems to retrieve, process, and synthesize information, generates reports to support analysis, and documents requirements for additional system capabilities.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• Male must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• The position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization
• This position may require travel
• This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period
• This is a Centrally Managed position under the Logistics Career Field
• This is an acquisition coded position. Selectee must complete required certification level 1 in Program Management within 24 months of assignment
• This position is subject to Administrative Careers with America (ACWA) Testing

Qualifications

Experience requirements are 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 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience includes mastery of knowledge of the principles, policies, and practices of systems acquisition and program management to plan organize and manage critical segments of the development, production, and/or deployment of systems, subsystems, and equipment that are within the state-of-the-art but require significant new application of principles; knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of command level plan and programs for conducting major operations such as research, development, acquisition, test, sustainment, and PPBS; Knowledge of the systems acquisition process and of life cycle sustainment processes. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. 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: Ability to discern changes in fiscal programming across AFMC Mission Areas, functional, and numerous AFMC field installations and apply a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment of command level plans and programs involving research & development, test & evaluation, acquisition, supply management, depot maintenance, information management, and base operating support. In-depth knowledge of the Planning, Programming and Budgeting System (PPBS). This knowledge should be current and run the gamut from the Base-level process through the Air Staff and OSD process. Ability to discern changes in fiscal programming across AFMC Mission Areas, functional, and numerous AFMC field installations, and knowledge of the relationship of the various Air Force entities involved in overall planning, programming, and budgeting to include knowledge of Program Elements and Element of Expense investment codes. Knowledge of commonly used budgetary methods, practices, procedures, regulations, policies, and processes to formulate, justify, and execute assigned budget in support of the mission, structure, goals, work processes, and programs of assigned organization(s). Skill with personal computer software packages to include proficiency with spreadsheets, database, presentation, graphics, and word processing. Ability to apply knowledge of computer applications to effectively run the Command Management System (CMS) and the Program & Budget Enterprise System (PBES). Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relationships. Plan, organize, and lead others through the program development process 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. 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

ARE YOU USING YOUR 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 Wright Patterson AFB 2000 Allbrook Drive Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]