MANAGEMENT & PROGRAM ANALYST

Conditions of Employment (cont.): This position is designated as Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Drug Testing Program. As a mandatory requirement for employment, the incumbent is (a) to refrain from the use of illegal drugs and (b) if requested, submit to urinalysis testing. Appointee must sign a statement acknowledging the position occupied as a TDP. 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- Management and Program Analysis (0343) SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 (or higher) grade level or equivalent (may have been obtained in the federal service, military, or public sector). Examples of specialized experience include comprehensive knowledge of the theory, principles and applications of DoD PPBES cycle, the DoD Strategic Planning Process, Manpower Engineering, and DoD acquisition and life-cycle management. Detailed knowledge of the POM development schedule and its execution- sufficient to formulate and consolidate program resourcing decisions for use in POM and budget documents, recurring issues and review/out-of-cycle reprogramming and resourcing negotiations; comprehensive knowledge of USSOCOM missions, programs, and resources; the sequence and timing of key program events and acquisition milestones; and methods of evaluating program and resourcing effectiveness- to include knowledge of USSOCOM organizations and key administrative functions and their relationship to resource programming; detailed knowledge of military departments’, OSD’s and JCS’s organizational and mission relationships with USSOCOM and its subordinate component commands- knowledge of how all of these organizations inter-relate to perform resourcing functions within the DoD PPBES cycle to coordinate and implement the intent of USSOCOM and other DoD program objectives; detailed knowledge of the OSD programs and budget review structures, processes, and regulations- sufficient to explain, defend, and advocate resourcing issues and/or positions to OSD review committees in support of SOF programs and of Service programs affecting USSOCOM; expert knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and or quantitative methods and techniques used in program evaluation and fiscal analysis; and up-to-date working knowledge of office automation programs and analysis software to include- USSOCOM and DoD-specific management information systems (MIS); DoD Resource Data Warehouse (DRDW), Program Resources Collection Process (PRCP), Standard Data Collection System (SDCS), Select and Native Program (SNaP) data collection system, and the OSD Issue Nomination tool with emphasis on the extraction and input of data to formulate accurate, automated resourcing submissions to meet OSD submission, and adjudication timelines. 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: Comprehensive knowledge of US Special Operations Forces in the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps, the Joint SOF Headquarters and Theater Special Operations Commands, and their functions, capabilities, equipment, and tactics, techniques, and procedures. Comprehensive knowledge of DoD PPBES principles, the DoD Strategic Planning Process, Manpower Engineering, and DoD acquisition and life-cycle management policies and procedures. Comprehensive knowledge of OSD resource systems to include the DoD Resource Data Warehouse (DRDW), Program Resources Collection Process (PRCP), Standard Data Collection System (SDCS), Select and Native Program (SNaP) data collection system, the Comptroller Information System (CIS), and the Manpower Validation Process with skill in the extraction and input of data to meet OSD and Joint Staff submissions and timelines. Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Expert knowledge of and skill in a wide range of qualitative and or quantitative methods and techniques used in program evaluation and fiscal analysis, sufficient to conduct research, summarize results, and formulate appropriate program recommendations and communicate results in verbal, written, and/or visual explanation, presentation, and defense of resourcing information. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, protect sensitive information, and establish and maintain productive working relationships with key individuals and groups internal and external to the organization. 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.
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