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-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes mastery of and skill in applying Federal compensation and leave policies, programs and policy requirements. Expert knowledge of military unified and joint command structure, missions, programs and relationships. Skill in maintaining policy for a wide range of compensation and entitlements programs and responsiveness to changes in mission and business practices. Ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to audiences with widely varying degrees of familiarity with the subject matter. Ability to effectively develop and deliver an informational or persuasive briefing/speech, negotiate/resolve complex issues; and manage simultaneous tasking in collaborative mission-oriented environment. 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-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 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. Knowledge of a wide range of policy, practices and integration of multiple processes and organizations and implementation of funding, acquisition and fielding. Extensive interpretation and understanding of the interoperability of these broad guides are required to refine or develop specific guidelines and procedures. 2. Knowledge of a wide range of concepts, principles, practices relating to financial management and budget execution; familiarity with DoD’s Planning, Programming, Budgeting; and Execution System (PPBE). 3. Knowledge of lnformation Systems data collection and analysis tools, and the ability to analyze data and trends to administer military leave and compensation programs. 4. Skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to lead and manage requirements such as organize, research, identify, collect, prioritize and integrate facts from diverse sources, draw conclusions, conduct analysis, develop and direct process-improvements, implement recommended solutions, and inform senior leader decision making. 5. Ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to audiences with widely varying degrees of familiarity with the subject matter and articulate policy positions to White House, Congressional members and staff, other government officials to include DoD and Air Force senior leaders. 6. Ability to integrate into applicable program areas all applicable public laws, federal, state, DoD, joint & Air Force operational doctrine, policy, principles and/or directives regarding military compensation and leave programs. 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 serve as the RAF/Al Senior Analyst for Military Leave and Compensation Policy with the full scope of responsibility for the military benefit and to advise Air Staff directorates, Major Commands (MAJCOMs,) Combatant Commands (COCOMs,) field operating agencies on compensation and leave policy and guidance.