PROGRAM ANALYST

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 serve as a command headquarters level program analyst and Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES) Deliberate Crisis Action Planning and Execution Segments (DCAPES) specialist for the 611th Air and Space Operations Center (AOC).

Duties

Plans and organizes the activities of the SPD and ANR, ensuring these core functions comply with USAF doctrine and instructions, war plans and corresponding instructions, AOC weapon system policies, and tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) to meet national and Regional defense requirements. Serves as the principal staff functional authority on JOPES policy, procedures, and Information Technology (IT) necessary to conduct joint force deployments for the entire range of conventional joint military operations. Represents the AOC, the division and the branch with a variety of command, installation, and functional area organizations. Qualifications

Conditions of Employment continued... This position is designated as a key position IAW AFR 40-910. Duties of this position are essential to the accomplishment of wartime contingency operations. Incumbents of key positions must be removed from their military recall status if alternates for filling of the position during an emergency are not available. Rated aviator experience (e.g. pilot, navigator, air battle manager) with additional experience using JOPES is critical to the successful completion of the work, is desirable. Incumbent will be required to represent the appropriate command at Joint Service, Air Force, and 'or international conferences where representation is required by Lt Col or higher level. Incumbent will have the authority to speak for the appropriate command in area concerning operations and support. 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 Series 0343 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations toward development and or improvement of critical command plans and programs for conducting major operations such as war. mobilization, rescue. mission and flying operations. deployment. special operations. or similar operations. Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies, and developing solutions to assigned portions of broad. important, and severe command operational and contingency areas. 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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the 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: Knowledge of and ability to operationally apply Air And Space Doctrine (e.g. USAF Basic doctrine. Employment of Aerospace Power doctrine, Air Warfare doctrine, Homeland Security Operations doctrine, Force Protection doctrine. and Command and Control doctrine). Knowledge of air defense and homeland defense missions. Knowledge of and skills in the application of US military aviator coded core competencies (e.g. pilot. navigator. air battle manager) as it applies to assigned programs, roles, and responsibilities. Knowledge of operational doctrine and employment of the USAF AOC Major Weapon System (MWS). and its Strategy & Plans Division. Knowledge of safety and security regulations. practices, and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues: and maintain good working relationships; Thorough knowledge of JOPES and DCAPES processes. 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. For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here. 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. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further. Other 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. 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.