PROGRAM ANALYST

About this role

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-11, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of Joint and Air Force policies, programs, goals and objectives as they relate to the Air and Space Expeditionary Force (AEF) and Joint Force Provider concept of operations. Knowledge of program management principles and processes and the analytical and evaluative methods and techniques for assessing verification execution and improving organizational effectiveness and efficiency.

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 Joint and Air Force policies, programs, goals and objectives as they relate to the Air and Space Expeditionary Force (AEF) and Joint Force Provider concept of operations. Knowledge of program management principles and processes and the analytical and evaluative methods and techniques for assessing verification execution and improving organizational effectiveness and efficiency.

Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies and preparing solutions to especially broad, important, and severe military operational and contingency areas. Ability and skill in gathering, assembling, and analyzing facts, drawing conclusions, conducting analysis, devising recommended solutions, and packaging the entire process into briefings, papers, or reports suitable for top leadership use and decision-making.