Program Analyst

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command; Gypsum Township (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Reserve Command seeks an Air Reserve Technician (ART) with specialized experience in maintenance data systems and program analysis. The role supports unit operations, data management, and process improvements within a GS framework.

You must meet time-in-grade and provide transcripts for education verification. The position is obligated to the former incumbent with return rights; work schedule aligns with unit training assemblies.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07 or equivalent.
• Knowledge of maintenance data systems and program analysis.
• Education options include Master’s degree or 2 years of graduate study leading to such a degree.
• TIG requirements may apply for current GS employees.

Responsibilities

• Analyze maintenance data and oversee the unit's small computer program.
• Apply knowledge of management principles to processes and procedures.
• Prepare and present information to senior operations and logistics personnel.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Systems management

Planning & scheduling

Written & oral comms

Data analysis

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

2 years grad education

Tools

Database management

Network management

PC maintenance

Job description

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service.

OBLIGATED POSITION

This position is obligated to the former incumbent who has return rights to this position under 10 U.S.C. 1586. Upon the employee's return you are subject to being displaced from this obligated position. Every effort will be made to find an equivalent position for you at the same grade for which you qualify within the commuting area without loss of seniority, status, or tenure. Obligation expires 31 JAN 2029.

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, 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-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes applying knowledge of maintenance data systems; analysis of maintenance data and, oversight of the unit's small computer program. Knowledge of management and organization principles and theories, including standardized administrative practices and procedures common to the organization or area of responsibility; and knowledge of and skill in applying conventional methods to gather, analyze, and evaluate information concerning management processes, draw conclusions, and recommend appropriate action.

NOTE: Must be reflected in your resume.

OR EDUCATION

Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of college transcripts.

OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of college transcripts.

FEDERALTIME-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-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 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 applied statistical, analytical, and presentation techniques and concepts.
2. Knowledge of computer systems management, data base management, network management, computer systems modification, and information analysis techniques. Ability to utilize computer equipment options for processing programs.
3. Ability to plan, schedule, and take corrective action to meet work loads.
4. Knowledge of assigned equipment, maintenance concepts, data collection procedures, and other peculiarities of aircraft production. Knowledge of production processing procedures and flow.
5. Knowledge of the requirements, capabilities, and limitations of personal computers, related peripheral equipment, hardware and software interactions, and state-of-the-art data communications technologies to resolve technical difficulties related to user access. Ability to manage the small computer program to include hardware and software inventory, requisition, maintenance, program requirements, custodial duties, and security.
6. Skill in written and oral communications to effectively communicate with senior operations and logistics personnel.

Other significant facts pertaining to this position are

1. Performs other related duties as assigned.
2. This is an ART position. The incumbent is required to meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements. Work schedule will be aligned to allow incumbent to fully participate in unit training assemblies. The incumbent's regular assignments are ART duties; however, the incumbent may be assigned some non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities.
3. May be required to fly in commercial and military aircraft to perform temporary/permanent duty assignments.

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