Management Analyst

Air Mobility Command; New Hanover Township (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Mobility Command seeks a qualified candidate to apply CPI analytical methods to complex program operations, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.

The role requires knowledge of DoD and Air Force CPI principles, experience with Lean Six Sigma, and strong data analysis and communication skills to engage with leadership and staff across MAJCOM and HQ USAF.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of DoD, Joint Service and Air Force CPI principles, concepts and methodologies.
• Experience with process improvement techniques such as Lean Six Sigma and benchmarking.
• Skill in applying analytical methods to resolve complex problems across CPI.
• Ability to use PC to operate data base management systems, requirements analysis, and data extraction.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, including interviewing personnel at MAJCOM and HQ USAF.
• Ability to manage assignments involving complex work with diverse groups and facilitate ownership.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an account of valid manpower requirements in compliance with resource allocation policy.
• Conduct analysis, evaluation and project management within the assigned Flight.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand organizational missions and work processes.

Skills

DoD CPI principles

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Requirements analysis

Oral & written communication

Interview techniques

Job description

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 knowledge and skill in applying CPI analytical and evaluative methods and techniques for complex issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations. Knowledge 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:

• Knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD), Joint Service and Air Force management engineering, organization and CPI principles, concepts, and methodologies.
• Knowledge of process improvement techniques such as Lean Six Sigma, benchmarking, metric/statistical analysis, and process flow charting.
• Skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques used to resolve complex problems of a broad range of functional areas related to CPI.
• Ability and skill using PC to operate data base management systems, requirements analysis, and data manipulation and extraction techniques.
• 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.
• 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.

Additional Information

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 maintain an account of valid manpower requirements in compliance with resource allocation and organization policy and to conduct analysis evaluation and project management within the Manpower and Organization Flight assigned to the Force Support Squadron.