PROGRAM ANALYST

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, Administration 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-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes thorough knowledge of the Program function of the position to be filled. NOTE: Must be reflected in your resume. OR EDUCATION: Applicants must have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., in a field that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. OR COMBINATION OF 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 your transcripts with your application. FEDERALTIME-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-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 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 of the mission, organization, programs, and functions of the Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) Numbered Air Force (NAF) to include wartime requirements. 2. Knowledge of directives, methods, terminology and analytical techniques and procedures pertaining to NAF CE program plans and operations lo develop guidance for CE Operations program implementation throughout the NAF. Knowledge of civil engineering procedures, methodology, techniques, and strategies pertaining to the overall management of Civil Engineer Squadrons (CES) throughout the NAF and affecting related Prime BEEF. RED HORSE and facilities management programs. 3. Knowledge of analytical techniques to measure the: effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of NAF CE engineering programs. Skills in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration, and resolution of real or potential CE installation and facilities problems for program operations. 4. Knowledge of a comprehensive range: of CE principles, concepts, and practices concerning facilities and equipment operations with complicated technical requirements and varied functions requiring different operational procedures to inspect facility, evaluates use patterns, and identifies maintenance or restoration requirements; analyze facility and equipment requirements against facility needs. Knowledge of and ability to develop CE career field training programs and conduct training and testing. 5. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and maintain good order, discipline and working relations under both normal and high stress conditions associated with emergency situations. 6. Knowledge of operating programs throughout the NAF in order to conduct studies, analyze findings, and make: recommendations of substantive programs within area of assignment. Skill and ability to prepare project and staff reports and to deliver briefings to high level officials both civilian and military. Knowledge of Air Force continuous process improvement methodology, tools, and techniques. Knowledge of safety, health, and security regulations. Other significant facts pertaining to this position are: Performs other related duties as assigned. 1. This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. The incumbent is required to meet and maintain Air Force Reserve .requirements. Work schedule will be aligned to allow incumbent to fully participate in unit training assemblies. The incumbent's regular assignments are ART duties; however, the incumbent may be assigned some non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities 2. May be required to fly in commercial and/or military aircraft to perform temporary duty (TDY) assignments. 3. May be required to perform shift work and other duties assigned 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. This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with full civilian pay. Air Reserve units and members; are subject to immediate call to active duty in mobilization to meet a national emergency. For additional information regarding ART positions and/or military qualifications, please call 1-800-257-1212. Retired military are usually ineligible for membership in the AF Reserve. Retired military that have active AF Reserve assignments may apply provided they show assignment (position) on the application. A military service member's statement of service/certification will be accepted IF a terminal leave form or DD214 cannot be provided. The statement/certification should indicate member's separation from active duty is within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin, your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable). Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave. Individuals selected for ART positions must meet both civilian qualifications and uniformed military requirements. In addition to meeting civilian qualifications, applicants must obtain military membership in the Air Force Reserve, wear the uniform, maintain job-specific military specialty requirements, and meet other military qualifications such as age, height, weight, and physical fitness standards. For more information click here and speak with an Air Force Reserve Recruiter.
This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service. For more information click here and speak with an Air Force Reserve Recruiter. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.