MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYST

Description:

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The primary purpose of this position is : To serve as Associate Chief, Cyberspace Superiority Division.

Requirements:

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-14, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes mastery in applying a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for assessing and improving the effectiveness of cyber plans and programs in the broader ecosystem of operational programs. Comprehensive knowledge of the range of administrative laws, policies, regulations, and precedents applicable to the administration of Air Force and DOD cyber programs, goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key program events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the military value of cyber
programs, such that the incumbent can evaluate the content of new or modified legislation for projected impact on Air Force cyber programs and resources; knowledge of relationships with US Cyber Command, National Security Agency, various cyber-related OSD offices, joint, and other service cyber programs, as well as key Air Force functions supporting the full range of cyber 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 GS-14 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-15 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 the Department of Defense Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution System (PPBE), and Department of Air Force policy, procedures, and processes for developing Program Objectives Memoranda (POM), Budget Estimate Submissions and Financial Plans; and methods for developing budget forecasts, cost projections, financial exhibits, unfunded requirements justifications, POM narratives, offsets and disconnects, reclamas, and issue papers.
2. Knowledge of Air Force cyber program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key cyber operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions as related to actual cyber operational events.
3. Knowledge of the relationship of the various Air Force entities involved in overall planning and execution of military and cyber operations, and the way the PPBS process supports them.
4. Knowledge of Air Force cyber infrastructure and mission expertise as it applies to assigned programs, and knowledge of cyber weapon systems and the role of cyber in other major air and space missions
5. Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, draw conclusions, conduct analysis, devise recommended solutions, and package the entire process in briefings, papers, or reports suitable for top management use and decision-making.
6. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy. Negotiates complex issues and maintains 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.