Management Analyst

HQ USAF and Support Elements; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

HQ USAF and Support Elements seeks a management analyst to serve as the technical advisor for SAF/FMEW manpower. The role involves planning, integrating, presenting, and advocating SAF daily operational support and centrally managed programs.

The incumbent will evaluate DoD and Air Force management engineering principles and apply PPBE concepts to develop budgets and manpower policy. Strong communication skills are essential for staff guidance and formal presentations.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of quantitative and qualitative techniques to apply DoD, Joint, and Air Force management engineering principles, concepts, and methodologies.
• Knowledge of the DoD Planning, Programming, and Budgeting Execution (PPBE) process and AF policy, procedures and schedules for POM.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical advisor for SAF/FMEW's Manpower and provide guidance to staff analysts.
• Plan, integrate, present, and advocate SAF daily operational support and centrally managed programs.
• Apply laws, regulations, policies and precedents affecting program resources and staff studies.

Skills

Quantitative methods

Qualitative techniques

PPBE knowledge

Oral and written communication

Job description

The primary purpose of this position is: To serves as a management analyst within the Secretary Air Force level division. The incumbent will be the technical advisor for SAF/ FMEW's Manpower. The position will be responsible for planning, integrating, presenting, and advocating SAF's daily operational support and SAF centrally managed and service wide programs.

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 expert knowledge and understanding of agency concepts, principles, practices laws, regulations, policies, and processes as it applies to manpower. Develop manpower policy and provide an authoritative source of advice and assistance for other analysts in the formation of budget estimates. Comprehensive knowledge of and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques or issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations. Comprehensive knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, policies and precedents that affect the use of program and related support resources in the area studied.

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:

• Expert knowledge of quantitative and qualitative techniques to apply DoD, Joint, and Air Force management engineering principles, concepts, and methodologies and financial management directives, concepts, and procedures, guidance and pollicy.
• Knowledge of the DoD Planning, Programming, and Budgeting Execution (PPBE) process and the Department of the Air Force policy, procedures, processes, schedules and associated products for developing Program Objective Memoranda (POM).
• Ablity to communicate effectively, both omlly and in writing.
• Thorough 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 in the portfolio.
• Expert knowledge of manpower resource management principles and techniques as they relate to base realignment and/or closure and competitive sourcing studies.

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.