PROGRAM ANALYST

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. Major duties: The primary purpose of this position is: To provide program management expertise on the command logistics requirements for the Cost Per Flying Hour (CPFH) Program; to project CPFH requirements; to advise wing and unit level logistics resource managers in all aspects of logistics and aircraft maintenance as it relates to resource management; and to review, validate, track and analyze the impact of consumption of assets (depot level reparables and consumable items: and base level repair cycles on the execution of the command's CPFH program. Duties: Performs resource management functions to effectively plan, program, budget, and execute multiple DOD appropriations in support of ACC Cost Per Flying Hour (CPFH) Program in the Planning, Programming and Budgeting System (PPBS) process. Documents planning, programming, budgeting, and execution decisions in appropriate formats to meet Air Force and MAJCOM requirements. Actively participates in strategic planning to improve organizational direction and focus using logistics and resource planning tools and analytical techniques. Develops, evaluates, and makes recommendations to resolve substantive problems/issues of effectiveness and efficiency of the ACC weapon system sustainment programs to include CLS, DPEM, TOs, and SE which involves a myriad of weapon system contacts at the field unit, ACC staff, other MAJCOMs, and higher Air Force headquarters and includes, Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard. Prepares and delivers oral presentations such as briefings, training sessions, consultations and strategy sessions with other ACC staff functions, other MAJCOMs and HQ Air Force to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters and convey information relative to proposed changes in assignments. Qualifications: Conditions of Employment continued... This is a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act 2012, Public Law 112-81 , Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d. Incumbent shall comply with the requirements of this certification program. 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, Management and Program Analysis Series 0343. 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 knowledge of military command structure, missions, programs, and organizational relationships and program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions as related to actual events; 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 plans and programs for conducting major operations such as war, mobilization, rescue, mission and flying operations, deployment, acquisition, PPBS, aircraft maintenance, special operations or similar operations; skill in designing and conducting comprehensive budget forecasts, estimates, and studies for developing solutions to assigned portions of broad, important, and severe command operational logistics 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: Knowledge of a wide range Of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to participate in the assessment and improvement of command level plans and programs for conducting major operations such as war, mobilization, deployment, PPBS, exercise, acquisition, aircraft maintenance, special operations, rescue, assigned weapon systems or similar operations. Knowledge of command and program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions related to actual events. Knowledge of the relationship of the various command entities involved in overall program planning and execution of military operations an evaluations. Knowledge of and skill in the application of resource management, cost methodologies, requirements management, aircraft maintenance and depot operations expertise as it applies to assigned programs and projects. Knowledge of supply system, depot maintenance activity group (DMAG) and accounting system and related documents and programs sufficient to locate and analyze data pertaining to the management of sustainment requirements. Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies, and preparing solutions to resolve substantive problems/issues of effectiveness and efficiency of sustainment efforts 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 require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures. 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.