MANAGEMENT ANALYST

Summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to conduct comprehensive manpower and organizational analysis on a wide diversity of geographically separated organizations, functions, and work processes and provide management consultation to improve effectiveness, resource efficiency, and resource savings.

Duties

Plans, organizes, and implements the activities of the Manpower and Organization Branch, ensuring that the office complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets needs of a global Wing. Represents the Manpower and Organization wing staff agency to the Air Force, Air Force Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance Agency (AFISRA), National Security Agency (NSA), Air Force Cryptologic Office (AFCO), MAJCOMs, as well as a variety of wing and functional area organizations located at geographically separated installations. Manages changes to organization and resource programs. Advises management on resource ceiling issues (to include grades). Manages preparation of chief master sergeant and colonel position descriptions. Advises senior leadership and management on effective and economical management of manpower resources by determining organization and manpower requirements for accomplishment of mission and functions impacting major programs; obtain and provide manpower requirements through process improvement and management advisory studies; determine efficiencies in organizations; develop organizational structures; analyze manpower impact of support agreements, and design methods, procedures, techniques and metrics for improving productivity and the efficient use of manpower resources. Qualifications

This is a GG-12 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-12 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Full Performance" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-12 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job. 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: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include: Knowledge and skill in the application and interpretation of DoD, NSA, and Air Force management engineering principles, concepts, and methodologies, concepts, procedures, guidance and policy. Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive management studies, and preparing solutions to especially broad, important, and complex management problems. Skill in planning, organizing, and directing team study work, and effectively conducting critical negotiations with management. Knowledge and skill in wartime manpower management and development of manpower portion of deployment plans. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. 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 and sill in the application and interpretation of DoD, NSA, and Air Force management engineering principles, concepts, and methodologies; concepts, procedures, guidance, and policy. Knowledge and skill in wartime manpower management and development of manpower portion of deployment plans. Knowledge and skill to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, draw conclusions, devise solutions to problems and identify changes and trends. Skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration, and resolution issues or problems concerning efficiency and effectiveness. Skill in conducting interviews with supervisors and employees to obtain information about organizational missions, functions, and work processes. Ability to design organizational structuring option for complex, diverse organizations. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to gain cooperation from others through tact, diplomacy, and courtesy. Knowledge and skill in the use of personal computer and software programs to effectively communicate, articulate, and present information and analyze data. Skill in planning, organizing, and directing team study work. and effectively conducting critical negotiations with management. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONT. Security: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance. Position is designated special-sensitive and requires 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. Drug Testing - This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. 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. 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 disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further. Other Information

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. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Selectees who physically reside permanently in the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during the entire recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) and selected for employment in the foreign area are eligible to receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, Post Allowance, Home Leave, etc. (subject to approval) Selectees who physically reside outside the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during any step of the recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) will have foreign area benefits eligibility be determined on a case by case basis. 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.