Management and Program Analyst

Air Combat Command; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Combat Command (HQ) seeks an expert analyst and project manager for its Strategy Development and Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) program. This role focuses on applying CPI methods to improve productivity and efficiency across logistics, engineering and force protection initiatives.

The position requires knowledge of federal regulations, program management, Lean Six Sigma, and capability to lead complex studies, plan tasks, and facilitate transformation projects that advance

Qualifications

• Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative strategic development and CPI process methods to address program productivity.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations and precedents affecting program resources.
• Ability to plan, schedule, conduct and facilitate projects to improve productivity.
• Understanding of organizational structure, goals and workflows within the division.

Responsibilities

• Serve as expert analyst and project manager for ACC A4 CPI program.
• Apply CPI methods and tools to evaluate and improve program effectiveness.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to plan and implement strategic improvements.
• Adapt analytical techniques to measure impact on productivity and efficiency.

Skills

Strategic development

Continuous Process Improvement

Lean Six Sigma

Process mapping

Training principles

Analytical skills

Policy knowledge

Project planning

Job description

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the expert analyst and project manager of the Headquarters (HQ) Air Combat Command (ACC) Logistics, Engineering, and Force Protection (A4) Strategy Development and Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) program.

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Administrative and Management Positions, Management and Program Analysis Series 0343.

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 knowledge of a wide range of quantitative and qualitative strategic development and Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) process methodsandtechniques to issues or studies concerning the productivity and effectiveness of programs. Knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, policies, and precedents that affect the use of theprogram and relatedsupport resources (people, money, or equipment) in the area studied. Knowledge to plan, schedule, conduct, and facilitate projects and studies to evaluate andrecommend ways to improve the productivity of work operations in a program or support setting. Knowledge of the major issues, program goals and objectives, work processes, and administrativeoperations ofthe organization. Knowledge in adapting analytical techniques and evaluation criteria to the measurement andimprovement ofstrategic program effectiveness and/or organizational productivity.

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: Knowledge of command organizational structure and its supporting elements and programs, missions, policies, goals and philosophies to facilitate strategic planning. Knowledge of effective training principles, techniques, and tools required to design, develop, instruct, evaluate, improve and conduct training/course content. Knowledge of process improvement techniques such as Lean Six Sigma, benchmarking, metric/statisticalanalysis, and process flow charting. Skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to a broad range of functional areas related to strategic development and CPI. Skill to develop innovative and feasible solutions to complex issues in which the boundaries are broad and difficult to determine in advance. Knowledge of a wide range of federal and agency logistics concepts, principles, practices, procedures and regulations applicable to a full range of logistics management to include aircraft maintenance procedures, policies, deployment planning and operations and logistic plans under peacetime and wartime conditions to develop and recommend policies and procedures for the Division. Ability to integrate and coordinate multiple and related missions, functions, subjects, issues and situations across echelons to present and recommend solutions in a logical, cohesive format.

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.