Program Analyst

Department of the Air Force Headquarters; Shiloh (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of the Air Force Headquarters in Illinois seeks a Resources Program Analyst for ISR focusing on PPBE, COR duties, and contract/purchase efforts. The role requires handling sensitive information and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.

The incumbent must meet OPM DCIPS qualifications, obtain TS/SCI access, and maintain compliance with security and readiness requirements.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of AF, DoD and IC policies, entities, missions, resources, operations, capabilities, and requirements.
• Ability to recognize intelligence sensitivities and identify requirements/gaps; provide solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support PPBE budgeting and planning processes.
• Coordinate with requirement owners and external organizations on ISR resources.

Skills

AF/DoD/IC policies

Intelligence sensitivities

Financial management

COR duties

Purchase requests

Communication (oral/written)

Job description

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the AMC/A2's Intelligence, Surveillance, & Reconnaissance (ISR) Resources Program Analyst focused primarily on future budgets/Planning, Programming, Budgeting, & Executing (PPBE), Contracting Officer Representative (COR) duties, and contract/purchase-related efforts in coordination with A2 functional requirement owners and external organizations.

This is a GG-12 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-12 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Full Performance" work level and are equivalent to those at the GG-12 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job. 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.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include: Knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations. Knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, 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. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):

1. Knowledge of AF, DoD and IC policies, entities, missions, resources, operations, capabilities, and requirements. Knowledge of security procedures. Ability to maintain control of classified material/systems
2. Knowledge and ability to recognize intelligence sensitivities within a program, contract, SOW/PWS, etc., identify intelligence requirements and gaps, perform intelligence supportability analysis and intelligence health assessments, and provide solutions and recommendations as required.
3. Knowledge of financial management and resource allocation principles and techniques, especially as they relate to long range planning of programs and objectives.
4. Knowledge of COR duties and coordination, including policy, guidance, planning, research, analysis, testing, reviewing, monitoring, and modifying.
5. Knowledge of purchase request processes, including purchase orders and GPC, with ability to coordinate with and guide requestor in requirement development to best achieve mission objectives.
6. Skill in communicating clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, orally and in writing, as well as work in a professional manner with peers, management, subordinates, contractors, academia, and other agencies to work out solutions to problems, prepare professional level documents and studies, and deliver senior level (executive) information and decision briefs.

CCONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED:

1. Position is designated special-sensitive and incumbent must be able to obtain and retain a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
2. Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensit
3. This is a KEY position IAW AFI 36-507. In the event of a crisis situation, the incumbent, or designated alternate, must continue to perform the duties until relieved by proper authority. The incumbent, or the designated alternate, may be required to take part in readiness exercises. This position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively. This meets the criteria of a key position and requires that the incumbent, or designated alternate, be removed from any military recall status.
4. Able to obtain Financial Management Level 2 Certification IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d. Incumbent will need to be able to comply with the requirements of the certification program.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE:

Credit will be given for app