PROGRAM ANALYST

Job Requirements Buckley AFB, CO Secret Polygraph Unspecified Career Level not specified Salary not specified Join Premium to unlock estimated salaries Job Description Duties Help Represents the Numbered Air Force/Direct Reporting Unit (NAF/DRU) Continuous Improvement and Innovation (CI2) and Lessons Learned (LL) program across all organizational levels. Plans, organizes, and oversees efforts to improve program quality, effectiveness, and timeliness. Maintains awareness of mission changes and external factors impacting Numbered Air Force/Direct Reporting Units (NAF/DRU) and subordinate units. Develops strategic plans and Enterprise Value Stream Analyses (EVSAs) to align organizational roadmaps with MAJCOM, Air Force, and Department of War (DoW) priorities. Manages Numbered Air Force (NAF)/Direct Reporting Unit (DRU) Continuous Improvement (CI)program and serves as Subject Matter Expert (SME), mentor, coach, and primary CI advisor to the NAF/DRU Commander and subordinate unit process managers. Analyzes and evaluates transactional, administrative, and management processes to recommend improvements for operational effectiveness and productivity across the NAF/DRU and its subordinates. Directs Numbered Air Force (NAF)/Direct Reporting Unit (DRU) innovation strategy, serving as the Airmen Powered Innovation (API) program lead and primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Subordinate Unit Process Managers. Develops organization-wide innovation initiatives, plans, and budgets, tailored to accelerate program execution and meet command needs. Manages the Numbered Air Force/Direct Reporting Unit (NAF/DRU) Lessons Learned (LL) programas the Subject Matter Expert (SME) and primary advisor to unit process managers, responsible for collecting, validating, disseminating,and resolving operational observations. Educates personnel on LL systems, establishes account access for Non-secure Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRNET) and Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNET) and administers the unit Tier website. Requirements Help 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: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/ This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program Disclosure of Political Appointments Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. This is a centrally managed position PCS will be paid by the Gaining Unit Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance This AFRC management position requires leading cross-functional process improvement activities to produce measurable Enterprise-level outputs The incumbent must earn CI2 Black Belt certification within established program guidelines and timelines, unless already certified CI2/LSS Black Belt certification and experience in training/coaching Green Belts is preferred but not required for this position As necessary, employees may be required to work on an uncommon tour of duty, with limited notice, to meet essential unscheduled requirements The incumbent may be required to travel via military or commercial aircraft for temporary duty assignments (TDY) Required to use tact, diplomacy, and interpersonal skills to build effective working relationships 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-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes mastery knowledge of the substantive nature of CI2 and LL programs to oversee efforts for improving program effectiveness. Comprehensive Knowledge of administrative laws and regulations to formulate NAF/DRU-level guidance and training curricula. Expert knowledge of management advisory services and consultative techniques to serve as a senior advisor to executive leadership. Substantive knowledge of strategic planning cycles and organizational hierarchy to align priorities up, down, and across the command.

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: 1. Knowledge of strategic planning, performance management, and Continuous Improvement (CI)methodologies (e.g., Lean Six Sigma) to develop, implement, and evaluate initiatives that improve mission effectiveness, efficiency, and organizational readiness. 2. Knowledge of program analysis, evaluation methods, and data interpretation techniques to assess mission performance, identify root causes and provide data-driven recommendations supporting commander decisions about enterprise priorities. 3. Skill in analyzing complex processes and performance metrics to identify trends, develop actionable solutions, and improve mission outcomes, resource utilization, and organizational performance across multiple functional areas. 4. Skill in preparing and delivering clear, concise written and oral communications to brief senior leaders, influence decisions, and gain stakeholder support for Continuous Improvement (CI) and strategic initiatives. 5. Ability to lead and facilitate enterprise-level Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives to align cross-functional stakeholders, drive process changes and achieve strategic objectives across NAF/DRU and subordinate units. 6. Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple projects competing to meet leadership timelines, support mission needs, and ensure successful execution of organizational goals.

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. Click here for more information. 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.

Direct Deposit:

All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here . If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here .

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