PROGRAM ANALYST with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties Plan, direct and conduct analysis of Technical Training program resources for sustaining HQ Air Education Training Command, Headquarters Second Air Force, Air University, five technical training wings and two technical training groups within the Air Force SPPBE guidance and process. Document technical education and training planning and programming decisions in appropriate formats to meet Air Force and Major Command requirements. Identifies emerging requirements, assesses impact on assigned programs, and develops recommendations. Actively participates in program planning to provide detailed guidance involving process, products, and schedules. Reviews higher headquarters strategic plans, programming guidance, and POM preparation instructions. Synthesizes the contents of plans, guidance, and instructions and prepares process roadmaps, draft schedules, briefing templates, and draft command programming guidance. Represent Headquarters Second Air Force with a variety of wing/group installations and functional area organizations. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with HQ AETC staff, plans/programs and various officials at the wings/groups, other NAFs, Major Commands, other Services, HQ USAF, and the Department of Defense. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s) U.S. Citizenship is required Males must be registered for Selective Service, see This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program Disclosure of Political Appointments All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. 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: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance as a condition of employment. May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours. Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft. 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 applying of a wide range of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques or issues or studies for the efficiency and effectiveness assessment of command level plans and programs involving technical education and training requirements, and base operating support. Expert knowledge and understanding of command program goals and objectives, the concepts, principles, practices, laws, regulations, policies, and processes as it applies to the SPPBE, the sequence and timing of key events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning and programming actions related to technical education and training requirements and events. Knowledge of technical education and training mission requirements, functions, programs, relationships, and history necessary to formulate, justify, and integrate programming requirements to support long-range program goals and objectives. 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: Expert knowledge of the DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process and Department of the Air Force SPPBE phases to include policy, procedures, processes, schedules, and associated products for developing Program Objective Memoranda, Budget Estimate Submissions, and Financial Plans. Expert knowledge in applying analytical and evaluative methods (qualitative and quantitative) and techniques for assessing and validating program resources requirements and a high degree of skill in applying them. Skill in developing and defending budget forecasts, cost projections, financial exhibits, and POM offset, disconnect, initiative, and unfunded requirements narratives, issues papers, and reclamas. Skill in leading a team effort, planning and executing complex, multi-faceted projects, coordinating activities and evaluating the acceptability of analytical methodology. Skill in researching, analyzing, and interpreting guidance and directives and communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, clear and concise procedures and direction for the technical education and training portfolio to ensure timely responses to the AETC Corporate Structure and Air Force Corporate Structure during the SPPBE process. Ability to apply knowledge of computer software applications to utilize Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) legacy architecture systems such as Automated Budget Interactive Data Environment System (ABIDES) and the Resource Allocation Programming Information Decision System (RAPIDS) and Microsoft Office suite. 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 This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here . If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here . Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens

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