Program Analyst

Air Force Elements, U.S. Special Operations Command; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Elements, U.S. Special Operations Command seeks a senior Physical Domain Program Specialist to provide enterprise-wide data-informed strategy, program quality control, standardization, and professional technical guidance for the POTFF initiative.

This position requires eligibility for a Top Secret/SCI clearance and involves support for long-range SOF programs, program analysis, and guidance to ensure mission success under the POTFF framework.

Job description

The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as the senior level Physical Domain Program Specialist providing enterprise-wide data informed strategy & guidance, program quality control & standardization, professional technical guidance, staff assistance support, and centrally developed program oversight for the Preservation of the Force and Family (POTFF) initiative.

Conditions of Employment Continued: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Security Clearance. This position is designated Special Sensitive and requires eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non disclosure agreement must be signed. This is a designated drug testing position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use. 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 sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. Incumbent of this position is subject to the possibility of a random drug test. Appointee must sign a statement acknowledging the position occupied is a Testing Designated Position. 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-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of planning, programming, and budgeting regulations, guidelines, and processes; and a thorough knowledge of Department of War and US Special Operations planning, acquisition, and management processes to provide guidance and advisory services in support to long-range US Special Operations programs. Knowledge of the Federal, DOW, and US Special Operations planning, programming, and budgeting process (PPBS) and thorough knowledge of US Special Operations program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions related to actual events.

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: Extensive knowledge at an expert level of analytical and evaluative methods, including a wide range of qualitative and quantitative techniques, to analyze and measure the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of the POTFF program to identify deficiencies, analyze trends, and make recommendations for enhancements and improvements of SOF programs and the resolution of problems. Knowledge at an expert level of sports medicine, exercise physiology, strength and conditioning, performance nutrition needs assessments, program development, and service delivery to provide expert professional consultation and program evaluation, planning, and execution. Knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structures, management, and operations of HQ USSOCOM, the Component Commands and Sub-unified Commands, the Theater Special Operations Commands, Joint Staff, Service Chiefs, and POTFF programs to provide guidance and participate in the development/implementation of goals and policies, conduct studies to identify and recommend options for the resolution of substantive organizational and program issues or complex problems not susceptible to treatment by standard methods. Knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, policies, and precedents affecting the use of POTFF programs and related support resources and knowledge to plan, schedule, and conduct projects and studies including gathering, assembling, and analyzing facts; drawing conclusions; devising recomme.