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PROGRAM ANALYST

$143,913 a year
HQ USAF and Support Elements
Arlington Full-day Full-time

Description:

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The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as a Program Analyst on the Human Capital Design team and as a designer and strategic technical analyst in the Human Capital Design Division of Design Blueprint.

Requirements:

Conditions of Employment Continued:
NOTE: The incumbent may serve as a team leader for groups of employees working on special projects; however, the grade of the position is not based on leader duties and the GS Leader Guide was not used in determining the grade of the position.

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 Support 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-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes expert knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for assessment and improvement of critical plans and programs for participating in or conducting strategy initiatives. Mastery of, and skill in applying, analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the future operating environments and military capabilities. Expert knowledge and skill in the application of mathematical and statistical analysis and various cost analysis techniques to lead or conduct specialized and individual economic, organizational, logistics, or manpower studies/analyses and the ability to teach personnel these techniques. Expert Knowledge of military command structure, missions, strategy, and organizational relationships, the sequence and timing of key events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions as related to actual events. Expert Knowledge of the SPPBE process and all procedures, and schedules for developing Plans, Program Objective Memoranda, Budget Estimate Submissions and Financial Plans in support of the organization.

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-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 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:
1. Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to participate in the development, assessment, and improvement of Air Force-wide planning, concepts, and staff functions as they pertain to human capital management in the areas of talent management such as manpower analysis, recruiting, competency models, skills gaps and analysis, force development and training and other areas of human capital planning.
2. Knowledge of the Air Force Strategic Planning System, as it relates to Air Force goals, objectives, and capabilities; perspectives on the present and future international security environment; and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of Air Force and DoD strategy.
3. Skill in organizational management processes, designing and conducting comprehensive studies, and preparing solutions to resolve substantive problems and issues of strategy, concepts, and technology in future operating environments.
4. Ability to lead individuals and simultaneously manage multiple projects.
5. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, to negotiate complex issues, and to maintain good working relationships.

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.
Jan 6, 2026;   from: usajobs.gov

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