Program Analyst

Job summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. Checkmate (AF/A35K) requires a high-potential civilian for a fixed 36-month tour with strategic, enterprise-wide impact to influence the direction of current and future DAF and joint operations. This is a developmental assignment engineered to immerse a mid-level manager in the complexities of strategic planning and leadership at the highest levels.

Major duties

Performs Career Broadening assignments to apply Air Force military operational experience to plan and develop major aspects of Air Force, or Air Force portions of joint war, mobilization, and contingency plans in one or more of the following areas: combat, airlift, rescue, or space. In a Career Broadening capacity, develops new methods for developing, analyzing, and integrating AF capabilities in support of Air Force contributions to the organization's mission. Prepares and presents high level briefings of conclusions; many being highly subjective and not readily susceptible to verification until actual operational situations are encountered. Maintains continuous liaison with other Air Staff, Joint Staff, MAJCOM/NAF, COCOM, other service headquarters counterparts, and DoD offices to integrate Air Force plans with other defense agencies.

Qualification

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Administrative and Management Positions. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One year of specialized experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Examples of specialized experience include mastery of various qualitative and quantitative methods to assess and improve major Air Force plans related to war, mobilization, deployment coupled with a comprehensive knowledge of Air Force program goals, objectives, and methods for evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions related to actual events. To be creditable, the specialized experience must have been at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Applicants must have served at least 52 weeks at the GS-13 or higher grade (or equivalent in an alternate pay system) within the Federal Civil Service to be considered for referral. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. 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 a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of airpower plans and procedures for conducting major operations such as war, military operations other than war, mobilization, and deployment. Comprehensive knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organization, management, capabilities and operations of the US Air Force; knowledge of joint, combined, and coalition operations; general knowledge of mission, roles, functions, organization, management, capabilities, and responsibilities of Combat Commands and DoD Agencies. Knowledge of agency 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. Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies and preparing solutions to especially broad, important, and sensitive military operational and contingency areas. Ability to negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations, where proposals involve substantial resources, and require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures, and ability to formulate strategy using information produced from predictive models. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in order to articulate and advocate Air Force positions and condense technical input into layman's terms without altering basic content. 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.

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. 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 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.