Management AND Program Analyst with Security Clearance

Duties Leads a manpower management engineering team, as a project manager, to conduct manpower requirement determinant and process improvement projects/studies utilizing approved management engineering and process improvement practices. Lead/supports efforts on selected projects to develop agency and Air Force positions and plans. Furnishes technical guidance, information, and advice to other study/project members. Serves as the Air Force functional Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) point-of-contact (POC) in conducting organizational and process related Air Force wide manpower requirements and process improvement projects/studies. Project leader/manager responsible to manage, direct, coordinate, oversee, and report complex projects; defines scope, priority, and staff; provides technical direction in project management, team building, facilitation, process improvement analysis, and methodology/tool required to develop, substantiate, and defend result. Serves as a subject matter expert for execution of Air Force projects to include, Air Force Process Improvement (PI) and Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) projects for Office of the Under Secretary of the Air Force; Director, Business Transformation and Deputy Chief Management Officer (SAF/MG) and the Director of Manpower, Organization, and Resources (AF/A1M). Conducts management consultant studies of Air Force-wide organizations with interrelated work processes and functions and accurately advises on proposed solutions to improve processes, realign functions, maximize resource utilization, and resolve substantive issues of wide scope. Reviews, analyzes and evaluates organization structures and missions by interpreting data, process flow, organization concepts, and line/staff relationships. Develops and socializes a study plan with HQ USAF functional manager to meet customer requirements. Leads team on project/studies of substantive organizational structures and/or projected emerging weapon system platform proposals by interpreting mission requirement, roles and responsibilities, and reviewing the organization's internal as well as external relationship with its parent unit and outside organizations. Analyzes automated data management systems and their methodologies to satisfy the needs of the manpower requirements determinant development.Analyzes Air Force-wide automated related tracking systems to determine the need and viability to establish a formal product count system for a customer and procures Air Force functional manager and senior leadership's approval to establish and implement the formal reporting system. Generates queries on the manpower database systems related to a study/project, defines and inputs the specific data string query required to produce study baseline and/or desired information, performs quality assurance on output, interprets the data and presents to leadership and/or client in a concise, logical, and understandable format. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship Required Males must be registered for Selective Service, see If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program Position may be subject to random drug testing Disclosure of Political Appointments Work requires travel away from normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft and may exceed 30% of the incumbent's workload Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance as a condition of employment Certification as a CPI/LSS Black Belt or ability to obtain certification within twelve months is desired Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) is desired Qualifications 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: 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 possessing expert technical knowledge and experience using analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to conduct studies of issues concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations carried out by administrative or professional personnel, or substantive administrative support organizations. Knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, policies, and precedents as well as budget, budget priorities, impact priorities, and related support resources which affect the manpower program and the functions under study. Knowledge of the major issues, program goals and objectives, work processes, and administrative operations of the organizations. 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: 1. Extensive technical knowledge of management engineering principles, concepts, methodologies, guidance, and organization principles to independently perform, evaluate, and direct management engineering teams performing difficult and unique requirements determination studies; identify and resolve complex issues; and make informed recommendations and decisions relating to those efforts. 2. Demonstrated ability to use technical expertise in management engineering measurement tools, analytical and evaluative techniques to determine team effectiveness and mentor others on how to identify and resolve difficult issues concerning efficiency and effectiveness of program operations, and to devise appropriate organizational structuring options for complex, diverse organizations. 3. Skill conducting effective interviews and workshops with employees, supervisors, and management officials at all levels to evaluate effectiveness and mentor junior analyst, and to define, challenge, gain consensus, and obtain senior leadership approval on information and reports about organizational missions, functions, work and requirements. 4. Ability to use computer systems to perform highly complex data analysis and produce detailed reports applicable to a management engineering studies, data manipulation and extraction techniques; and demonstrated skill locating and accessing information with a personal computer and software programs. 5. Expert Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, and determine the correct tool to apply to difficult study scenarios; draw sound conclusions to ensure management engineering program standards are achieved; devise solutions to highly technical management engineering problems; identify changes and trends; and prepare, present, and defend complex and sometimes controversial advise, briefings and reports. 6. Proven ability to independently carry out and complete management engineering assignments; and mentor, influence, and gain cooperation from others through technical competence, tact, courtesy, and diplomacy. 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. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional 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. 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