MANAGEMENT ANALYST with Security Clearance

Duties
Studies the structure and/or functions of organizations with interrelated work processes and functions and accurately advises or proposes solutions to improve processes and maximize mission accomplishment and resources utilization
Resolves complicated substantive problems affecting programs and requirements, and proposes new process flows, organizational structures, realignment of functions, and/or staffing levels to improve efficiency
Conducts studies that are complicated by the need to consider and evaluate the impact of changes in regulatory and legislation requirements, long range program goals, etc.
Designs, plans, and conducts work measurement, methods and procedures, manpower requirements utilization and engineered time standards; reviews and implements changes to organization and resource controls/programs, and/or benchmarking studies of complex, interrelated substantive work processes or functions
Studies require significant adaptation of work methods and application of manpower/process standards
Reviews and validates inputs involving complex work processes or broad application to manpower requirements packages, manpower estimate reports, Manpower Standards/Determinants, Form 9 Purchase Request, service contracts and support agreements.
Designs, plans, and facilitates CPI events, manpower assessments, management surveys, and research projects, providing advisory services of a wide variety on substantive issues with extensive scope, complexity, and impact, assessing the overall effectiveness of program operations
Lead facilitator in reviews and studies to determine the most efficient and cost-effective means of accomplishment
Leads as installation CPI event facilitator and technical practitioner on broad installation level and cross functional events advising leadership on CPI implementation and sustainment.
Provides complex management support services in the areas of strategic planning alignment, program manpower cost analysis, annual/multi-year/long range fiscal planning (e.g., Defense Planning Guidance (DPG), Planning, Programming, and Budgeting System (PPBS) cycles), and development of annual work plan(s), and/or commercial activity for organization(s) whose operations are interrelated and unstable
Actively participates and facilitates management studies and strategic planning to improve organizational direction and focus using appropriate strategic planning tools and techniques
Advises wing and unit leadership on strategic alignment to improve the unit
Requirements Conditions of Employment
U.S
Citizenship Required
Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations
If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement
More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: [Link available when viewing the job]
This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
Disclosure of Political Appointments
Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance as a condition of employment 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
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems
Examples of specialized experience includes skills in applying CPI analytical and evaluative methods and techniques for complex issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations; and an understanding of pertinent laws, regulations, instructions, policies, and precedents which affect the use of program and related support resources in the area studied
Knowledge of the major issues, program goals and objectives, work processes and administrative operations of the organization
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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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 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
Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement
Additional information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here
To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position
You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants
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120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date
Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied
You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP
Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist
Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level
You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant
Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference)
To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement
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How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above
Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine you