MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS OFFICER

Air Education and Training Command (DAF); Randolph Air Force Base (TX); On-site; USD 128,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Education and Training Command (DAF) at Randolph AFB, TX, seeks a seasoned management analyst to lead division-wide manpower planning, studies, and resource allocation. You will mentor staff, coordinate with higher HQ, and guide strategic initiatives including BRAC-related actions.

The role requires expert knowledge of DOD/Air Force management engineering, strong communication, and the ability to supervise through subordinate supervisors. Federal service experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques to apply DOD, Joint, and Air Force management engineering principles, concepts, and methodologies.
• Knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, and structures of DOD/Air Force to guide staff studies and manning.
• Knowledge of manpower resource management principles for base realignment, contracting, and in-sourcing studies.
• Plan, organize, direct functions, supervise and evaluate staff through subordinate supervisors.
• Ability to analyze and adjust work operations to meet program requirements with available resources.
• Ability to communicate clearly and technically in writing and speech.

Responsibilities

• Works with the Division Chief in planning and overseeing division activities and work plans.
• Directs and coordinates work through subordinate supervisors and advises staff on policies and directives.
• Leads broad studies on manpower programs and BRAC-related initiatives affecting missions.
• Represents the division with HQ USAF, DOD, and other agencies on resource allocation and liaison.

Skills

Qualitative and quantitative methods

DOD/Air Force org knowledge

Manpower resource management

Supervision and mentoring

Operational planning and analysis

Clear written and oral communication

Job description

Duties

• Works with the Division Chief in planning, organizing, and overseeing the activities of the Division. Formulates program goals, plans, policies, and procedures and work plans dealing with the development and operation of command-wide manpower functions and activities; participates in providing both technical and administrative direction to subordinate branch chiefs and through them their assigned nonsupervisory employees.
• Participates with the Division Chief in the exercise of supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Directs, coordinates, and oversees work through subordinate supervisors. Advises staff regarding policies, procedures, and directives of higher-level management or headquarters.
• Directs and/or leads broad studies involving major manpower programs and policies that affect all major command missions. Studies concern such areas as actions related to Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC), managing the Secretary of the Air Force (SECAF) directed initiatives.
• Serves as the command focal point for resource allocation and control and maintains effective liaison with HQ USAF program monitors and the Air Force manpower resource controller to assure accurate and equitable allocation to the command. Represents the division at higher levels within the organization and at conferences with HQ USAF, DOD, and other agencies.

Requirements

• 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.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• Incumbent is required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• A one (1) year supervisory probationary period is required if applicant selected has not previously met this requirement.
• This is a centrally managed position.
• This announcement is open to all current permanent air force employees worldwide.

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-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include applies qualitative and quantitative techniques to apply organization management engineering principles, concepts, and methodologies; utilizing financial management directives, concepts, procedures, guidance, and policy; provide organization guidance and/or conduct studies to determine manning and skill levels to staff organizations at subordinate installations; directs and/or leads broad studies involving major manpower programs and policies that affect all major organization missions; applying manpower resource management principles and techniques as they relate to organization realignment and/or closure, contracting out, and in sourcing studies; ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and supervise, mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors; ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of subordinate organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources; ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy.

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):

1. Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques to apply DOD, Joint, and Air Force management engineering principles, concepts, and methodologies and financial management directives, concepts, procedures, guidance, and policy.
2. Knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of DOD and Air Force organizations to provide command level staff guidance and/or conduct studies to determine manning and skill levels to staff organizations at subordinate installations.
3. Knowledge of manpower resource management principles and techniques as they relate to base realignment and/or closure, contracting out, and in sourcing studies.
4. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and supervise, mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors.
5. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of subordinate organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.
6. Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy.

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.

Salary

$127,624 – $165,917 per year

Pay scale & grade

GS 14

Work schedule

Full-time

Travel Required

Occasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type

Permanent

Occupations and job series

• 0343 Management And Program Analysis

Supervisory status

Yes

Federal service type

This job is in the Competitive Service

Represented by a union

No

Drug test

No

Security clearance

Secret

Financial disclosure required

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number

9P-AFPC-13105210-533704-AM1

Control number

890903800

Location

Randolph AFB, TX

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Required Documents

1. Online Application: Questionnaire
2. Resume: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on resume requirements can be located under “How To Apply”.
3. Transcripts/Registration/License: If qualifying on education/position requires education, you must submit copies of your transcripts and if required for the position, submit an active, current registration/license.
4. Veterans: If claiming VEOA, VRA or 30% Disabled Veteran – Submit VOW certification memo or copy of the official DD Form 214, which must include the character of service (i.e., with an honorable or general discharge). This will be annotated in block 24 on member copy 2, 4, or 7 of the DD Form 214. If claiming 30% Disabled Veteran, you must also submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces. NOTE: All veterans claiming 10-point preference must also submit a SF-15 form.
5. Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees (includes current Air Force employees): You must submit a legible copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, AND a SF-50 reflecting the highest grade held if different from your recent SF-50. The SF-50, block 24 must contain “1” or “2” AND block 34 must be a “1”. Employees eligible under an OPM approved interchange agreement, block 34 may contain a “1” or “2”.
6. Promotion Consideration: If you wish to be considered as a promotion candidate and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one-year time-in-grade requirements. You will need to provide additional SF-50s which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within-Grade, Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old).

ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a “certification” memo in lieu of a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member’s military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:

• Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
• Branch of Armed Forces
• Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
• Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
• Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
• Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
• Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
• Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.

Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form 214 must be submitted upon receipt.

OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS: PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS FOR CURRENT FEDERAL CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES – Most recent performance appraisals (dated within last 3 years) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable.

Awards for Current Federal Civilian employees – List any awards received within the last 3 years on the resume.

Note: Applicant must not submit award Notification of Personnel Actions (SF50s).

Agency contact information

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Address:

JBSA Randolph AFB

550 D Street East

JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150

US

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