PROGRAM ANALYST

Description:

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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, Management and Program Analysis Series, GS -0345.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes comprehensive knowledge of the range of administrative laws, policies, regulations, and precedents applicable to the administration of PACAF programs. Knowledge of agency program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key program events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the worth of program accomplishments. Knowledge of relationships with other programs and key administrative support functions within the Air Force.

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-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 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 goals, resources, objectives, organizations, functions, and sources pertinent to the program(s) and
   the organizations studied or served, and related customers, functions, resources, and users
2. Knowledge of cost and economic analyses principles, techniques, and practices
3. Skill in application of fact-finding and investigative techniques
4. Skill in oral and written communications
5. Skill in development of presentations and reports
6. Ability to stratify resources against approved programs; to plan, present, and execute budgets; to analyze budget
   impacts on programs; and to forecast long-term funding requirements
7. Ability to maintain good working relations
8. Ability to plan and execute complex, multi-faceted projects
9. Ability to recognize and analyze problems, conduct research, summarize results, and make appropriate
   recommendations
10. Ability to access or locate information through the use of a personal computer or terminal

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.