MANAGEMENT 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. GS-09 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade (GS-07) in Federal service or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience includes working knowledge of management and organization principles and theories, including standardized administrative practices and procedures common to the organization or area of responsibility. Working knowledge of and skill in applying conventional methods to gather, analyze, and evaluate information concerning management processes, draw conclusions, and recommend appropriate action. Skill in conducting interviews with supervisors and employees to obtain information about organizational missions, functions, and work procedures. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed a master’s or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B or J.D. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit copies of your college transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Less than the full amount of specialized experience described in the job opportunity announcement; however, and have at least one year of progressively higher level graduate education, but have not obtained a master’s or equivalent graduate degree. Therefore, have a combination of experience and education. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts. GS-11 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade (GS-09) in Federal service or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience includes working knowledge of CPI analytical and evaluative methods and techniques for complex issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations. Working knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, instructions, policies, and precedents which affect the use of program and related support resources in the area studied. Working knowledge of the major issues, program goals and objectives, work processes and administrative operations of the organization. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed a Ph.D or equivalent graduate degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit copies of your college transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: I have a combination of specialized experience and education. A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts. GS-12 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade (GS-11) in Federal service or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience includes skill in applying CPI analytical and evaluative methods and techniques for complex issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations. Skill in adapting analytical techniques and evaluation criteria to the measurement and improvement of program effectiveness and/or organizational productivity. Skill in developing new or modified work methods, organizational structures, management processes, and/or program administration procedures. 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. 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. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. 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: GS-9/GS-11/GS-12: 1. Knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD), Joint Service and Air Force management engineering, organization and CPI principles, concepts, and methodologies. 2. Knowledge of process improvement techniques such as Lean Six Sigma, benchmarking, metric/statistical analysis, and process flow charting. 3. Skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques used to resolve complex problems of a broad range of functional areas related to CPI. 4. Ability and skill using PC to operate data base management systems, requirements analysis, and data manipulation and extraction techniques. 5. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; skill in conducting interviews with employees, supervisors, and management officials at MAJCOM and HQ USAF to obtain information about organizational missions, functions, and work procedures. 6. Ability to carry out and complete assignments involving complex work with diverse and dynamic groups by gaining their cooperation with tact, courtesy, and diplomacy and moving them towards an ownership of their objective without imposing personal bias. 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. ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Position will be developmental to the target grade of GS-12. Upon completion of appropriate training and time in grade requirement, incumbent may be noncompetitively promoted to the next grade. This is a developmental position that leads to the full performance level. The incumbent will receive on-the-job training designed to provide the opportunity to perform the duties at the full performance level. The incumbent may be noncompetitively promoted to the next performance level upon (1) satisfactorily completing the training requirements (2) satisfactorily performing at the next performance level (3) meeting all OPM legal and regulatory requirements for promotion and (4) recommendation for promotion by the supervisor.
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 a developmental position with known promotion potential to the target position of Management Analyst, GS-0343-12. Incumbent works closely with supervisor in performing duties identified in the full performance personnel document.