PROGRAM ANALYST

Summary

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Duties

Primary Purpose: To serve as a Senior Special Access Program (SAP) Analyst and subject matter expert (SME) on issues related to sensitive and classified support to missions assigned or inbound to the Commander, USSPACECOM by the Unified Command Plan. Duties: Leads development and maintenance of USSPACECOM Special Activities functions to provide compartmented, highly sensitive, expert technical, senior- action-officer-level support to all USSPACECOM Unified Command Plan (UCP) mission areas. Provides expert technical guidance, advisory support, and assistance for entire period of crisis, contingency, planned, and ongoing operations. As technical expert attends meetings, conferences, briefings, and seminars related to program planning, advanced technologies, and support system concepts. Qualifications

Conditions of Employment: Position is designated special-sensitive and requires the employee obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed. This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions present a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. It is required that you (a) refrain from the use of illegal drugs and (b) if requested, submit to urinalysis testing. Incumbent is subject to irregular work hours to include proficiency shifts, rotating shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays on an infrequent basis. Extended shift work (12 hours), and off-duty hours on-call, particularly during Command exercises, special events, and emergencies. 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 (0343) SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade NH-2/GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes in-depth knowledge of DoD, JCS, and unified command policies, functions and operations in order to interpret, evaluate and disseminate plans, policy and procedures for national level, Combatant Command and Service programs. Comprehensive knowledge of USSPACECOM missions and forces, including supported and supporting command relationships of apportioned and assigned forces. Expert knowledge of and advanced skill to apply procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to IJSTO and Special Activities. Includes the ability to maintain credibility with others on technical matters, such as in-depth knowledge of capabilities methods, practices, procedures, regulations, policies, and processes to formulate, justify, and execute assigned functions in support of USSPACECOM interests and missions. 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 NH-2/GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the NH-3/GS-12 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: In-depth knowledge of DoD, JCS, and unified command policies, functions and operations in order to interpret, evaluate and disseminate plans, policy and procedures for national level, Combatant Command and Service programs. Comprehensive knowledge of USSPACECOM missions and forces, including supported and supporting command relationships of apportioned and assigned forces. Mastery of IJSTO and Special Activities technology, planning, development, and execution sufficient to coordinate and integrate functions supporting USSPACECOM interests and missions. Expert knowledge of and advanced skill to apply procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to IJSTO and Special Activities. Includes the ability to maintain credibility with others on technical matters, such as in-depth knowledge of capabilities methods, practices, procedures, regulations, policies, and processes to formulate, justify, and execute assigned functions in support of USSPACECOM interests and missions. Ability to analyze and assess system or portion of a major system's acquisition; to analyze data to determine the validity of operational objectives and goals, to identify support requirement deficiencies; and to establish relationships between the participants involved in program development. Should be able to evaluate the requirements in the areas of money, manpower, materiel, facilities, and services needed to support the program. Advanced oral and writing communications skills; ability to negotiate complex issues; and ability to maintain good working relations with diverse groups and executive-level management throughout the agency. Ability to effectively lead and organize study teams tasked to originate new ideas, projects and methodologies. Ability to inspire, motivate, and guide others toward a goal accomplishment. Leadership ability, including the ability to coach, mentor, and challenge subordinates; ability to adapt leadership style to a variety of situations; ability to model high standards of honesty, integrity, trust, openness, and respect for the individual by applying these values to daily behaviors; and evaluate individuals and produce reports on their performance. 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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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. The resume/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. Other Information

Important Overseas Information: Applicants interested in applying for overseas locations please click here to review important information regarding the exceptional family member program. 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. Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition. NOTE: Current federal civilian employees may apply for this position and if selected, a break in service of at least 3 days may be required prior to appointment to this position. 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 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.