Job summary

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 manage the conduct of comprehensive manpower and organizational analyses of a wide diversity of organizations, functions, and work processes to include the Commercial Activities (CA) Program, Management Consultant Studies and Reengineering studies.

Major duties

DUTY 1: Studies the structure and/or functions of organizations with extremely interrelated work processes and functions and accurately advises or proposes solutions to improve processes, and maximize mission accomplishment and resources utilization. DUTY 2: Designs, plans, and conducts work measurement, methods and procedures, manpower requirements utilization and engineered time standards; reviews and implements changes to organization and resource controls/programs, and/or benchmarking studies of complex, interrelated substantive work processes or functions. DUTY 3: Designs, plans, and conducts competitive sourcing studies, management surveys, and research projects, providing advisory services of a wide variety on substantive issues with extensive scope, complexity, and impact, assessing the overall effectiveness of program operations. DUTY 4: Provides complex management support services in the areas of program cost analysis, annual/multi-year/long range fiscal planning (e.g. Defense Planning Guidance (DPG), Planning, Programming, and Budgeting System (PPBS) cycles), and development of annual work plan(s), and/or commercial activity for organization(s) whose operations are interrelated and unstable. DUTY 5: Promotes the Manpower and Organization Flight vision and goals with all individuals inside and outside the organization.

Qualification

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Management and Program Analysis, Series 0343. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next to lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in the Federal Service. Specialized experience must include: utilizing a variety of coordinating, coaching, facilitating, consensus building, and planning techniques; provide strategic planning recommendations to improve mission effectiveness, resource efficiency and resource savings in addition to training team members and monitoring tasks to meet timelines established by leadership; and oversee and execute team projects, assignments and studies encompassing all facets of organizational logistics and acquisition to include supply maintenance, procurement procedures, manufacturing, and strategic sourcing. 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: 1. Knowledge and skill in the application of DOD, Joint, and AF management engineering principles, concepts, and methodologies and financial management directives, concepts, procedures, guidance, and policy. 2. Knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration, and resolution issues or problems concerning efficiency and effectiveness of program operations to devise organizational structuring options for complex, diverse organizations. 3. Skill in conducting interviews with supervisors and employees to obtain information about organizational missions, function, and work procedures. 4. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to gain cooperation from others through tact, courtesy, and diplomacy. 5. Ability to access or locate information through the use of a personal computer and software programs. 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 transcripts with 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.

Evaluations

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. BASIS OF RATING: Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable. Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements. Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements. Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements. Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job. Applicants who meet the requirements for and apply as a non-competitive eligible that meet minimal qualifications and other requirements of this position, will be given consideration as a non-competitive candidate and will be referred unless blocked by an individual with priority/preference. Noncompetitive applicants do not need to respond to the assessment questions with the A through E responses indicating level of experience/training. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further. APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.