PROGRAM ANALYST

Conditions of Employment Continued: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). Position may include additional program security requirements in order to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. If so, incumbent must be willing to submit to a Counterintelligence Polygraph and mandatory drug testing. This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. 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 pay systems (may have been obtained in the federal service, military, or public sector). Which includes mastery of advanced management and organizational principles and practices of CHMR programs; Expert knowledge of CHMR military challenges during operations to include, terrain, population, infrastructure, communications, cyberspace, information warfare, munitions, resources, training, weather, disease, adversary tactics and chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) elements; Expert knowledge of CHMR within the Federal, DOD, and Air Force program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions as related to actual events. 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: Knowledge of coordination and management of civilian harm mitigation response projects in large organizations, including interagency and interdepartmental agencies. In-depth knowledge of Headquarters-level military organizations, functions, authorities, and lines of command with knowledge covering the entire spectrum of agency programs, operations, and management. Experience with military and civilian personnel, resource allocation, and administrative processes is desired. Knowledge of civilian harm mitigation response program management and organizational principles and practices. Program management experience is desired. Demonstrated ability to analyze, plan, coordinate and adjust work operations of multiple organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources. Knowledge of civilian harm mitigation programs or organizations and activities to assess the political and institutional environment in which decisions are made and implemented. Ability to meet and deal with senior military and civilian officials at all levels of Government, including experience in interacting with Public Affairs, Congressional staff members, interagency and interdepartmental agencies. Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, draw conclusions, conduct analysis, devise recommended solutions, and package the entire process in briefings, papers, or reports suitable for top management use and decision-making; Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, negotiate complex issues, and maintain good working relations 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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