PROGRAM ANALYST

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 applying of a wide range of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques or issues or studies for the efficiency and effectiveness assessment of command level plans and programs involving technical education and training requirements, and base operating support. Expert knowledge and understanding of command program goals and objectives, the concepts, principles, practices, laws, regulations, policies, and processes as it applies to the SPPBE, the sequence and timing of key events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning and programming actions related to technical education and training requirements and events. Knowledge of technical education and training mission requirements, functions, programs, relationships, and history necessary to formulate, justify, and integrate programming requirements to support long-range program goals and objectives. 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: Expert knowledge of the DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process and Department of the Air Force SPPBE phases to include policy, procedures, processes, schedules, and associated products for developing Program Objective Memoranda, Budget Estimate Submissions, and Financial Plans. Expert knowledge in applying analytical and evaluative methods (qualitative and quantitative) and techniques for assessing and validating program resources requirements and a high degree of skill in applying them. Skill in developing and defending budget forecasts, cost projections, financial exhibits, and POM offset, disconnect, initiative, and unfunded requirements narratives, issues papers, and reclamas. Skill in leading a team effort, planning and executing complex, multi-faceted projects, coordinating activities and evaluating the acceptability of analytical methodology. Skill in researching, analyzing, and interpreting guidance and directives and communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, clear and concise procedures and direction for the technical education and training portfolio to ensure timely responses to the AETC Corporate Structure and Air Force Corporate Structure during the SPPBE process. Ability to apply knowledge of computer software applications to utilize Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) legacy architecture systems such as Automated Budget Interactive Data Environment System (ABIDES) and the Resource Allocation Programming Information Decision System (RAPIDS) and Microsoft Office suite. 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.
Click on “Learn more about this agency” button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to fulfill NAF-level program analyst technical advisor responsibilities to include programming, planning, integrating, presenting, and advocating the Future Years Defense Program (FYDP) requirements of the Technical Training Panel sustaining HQ Air Education Training Command.