Program Analyst with Security Clearance

Duties Research, analyze, design, develop, publish and manage Air Force level and/or Major Command (MAJCOM) level directive and non-directive publications, and procedural guidance for Nuclear Human Capital Development and/or HQ Air Education and Training Command's (AETC) Human Capital Development for nuclear education and experiential learning operations; Air Force formal occupational instructional systems; and associated institutional education activities or programs. These instructional systems provide professional military and civilian education to military and civilian personnel in a multitude of Air Force career fields associated with the nuclear enterprise. Analyze, draft, implement, manage, integrate, and sustain Nuclear Human Capital Development program initiatives and supporting Air Force and AETC Nuclear Force Development panels, boards, committees, and other Force Development organizational structures. Prepares and delivers oral and written communication to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters, and convey information relative to status, updates, and proposed changes in assigned program(s). Represents Nuclear Human Capital Development and AETC senior leadership on complicated, controversial, and/or matters of considerable consequence concerning Nuclear Human Capital execution and AETC recruiting, education, training, and experiential learning operations, strategies, and design during briefings, meetings, working groups, seminars, and/or conferences. This representation requires the ability to build working relationships with a variety leaders, contemporaries, and customers from the DoD, Air Staff, MAJCOMs, NAFs, sister services, international military, and/or other governmental agencies by exhibiting proper customs and courtesies, professionalism, and expertise on the subject at hand. Lead and/or participate in/on special assignments, initiatives, projects and/or teams. These special duties include but are not limited to Air Force and AETC level boards, committees, panels, and councils; AETC Inspector General (IG) inspections, staff assistance visits (SAV), and continuous process improvement events. In support of special assignments, initiatives, projects, teams: Prepares and delivers written and oral presentations such as briefings, training sessions, consultations, and strategy sessions with other staff functions and activities to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters, and convey information relative to proposed changes in assigned program(s). Requirements Conditions of Employment Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s) U.S. Citizenship is 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 Disclosure of Political Appointments All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume Leave accrual may be authorized upon request The employee must be able to obtain and maintain Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance The employee may be required to travel on military and commercial aircraft This is a drug testing designated position; the incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use 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-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes skills in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations toward development and/or improvement of critical command plans and programs for conducting major operations such as war, mobilization, rescue, mission and flying operations, deployment, rescue, foreign military sales, acquisition, weapon system/training device upgrade/modification, special operations, or similar operations. 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. In-depth knowledge of accepted management and program analyst concepts, principles, and practices as they apply to organization operations, systems, and resources and ability to apply this knowledge to unconventional work assignments. Applies analytical skills to the programming process key installation resources. 2. In-depth knowledge of established qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of field level plans, policies, and programs for conducting major operations. 3. In-depth knowledge of Air Force and Major Command strategic programs. Ability to supervise and develop planning priorities, goals objectives and metrics while synchronizing and sequencing key events, milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions related to actual or planned events. The relationship of the various command entities involved in overall program planning and execution of military operations and evaluations. 4. Skill to design, plan, organize, and conduct comprehensive studies; and prepare solutions to important and highly visible military training, operational and contingency mission areas. 5. Skill to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to gain cooperation from others through tact, courtesy, and diplomacy. 6. Skill to plan, organize, develop/conduct special studies/projects, makes recommendations on substantive operating programs, and collaborate effectively to develop solutions, coordinate with affected leadership and implement recommendations. 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 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ACTIVE DUTY SERVICES MEMBERS ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty . Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following: Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member Branch of Armed Forces Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s) Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty Terminal leave start date (if applicable) Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement) Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander. Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt 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 da