PROGRAM ANALYST

Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is: To provide oversight and guidance of and serve as a senior Air Force Staff level expert, technical advisor for Air Force Warfighter Communications and Cyber Systems Plans, Programs, Budget, and Execution (PPBE) activities and to provide Air Force military space/cyberspace operations expertise. Learn more about this agency Duties Plans, organizes, and directs the Warfighter Communications and Cyber Systems Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) activities by applying Air Force military space/cyberspace operations expertise. Serves as technical expert at the Secretary of the Air Force/Air Staff level on Warfighter Communications and Cyber Systems PPBE processes and requirements prioritization. Serves as the principal advisor and lead expert for PPBE execution as directed by the SECDEF, JCS, SECAF, and Congressional mandates. Maintains a continuous liaison with other Air Staff, other service headquarters counterparts, and DOD offices to integrate Air Force PPBE support actions. Prepares and presents high level briefings of conclusions, many being highly subjective and not readily susceptible to verification until actual operational situations are encountered. Requirements Conditions of employment U.S. Citizenship Required All new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period. A security clearance may be required If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/ This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide Position may be subject to random drug testing Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays Shift work and emergency overtime may be required Employee must maintain current certifications Disclosure of Political Appointments Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position Leave accrual may be authorized upon request Employees and family members requiring medical/dental care in the overseas location are responsible for obtaining/paying for care. Access for these members to military medical/dental treatment facilities is on space-available/reimbursable basis only. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications 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 *** Salary ranges includes local market supplements *** This is a GG-14 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-14 duties for the work category are at the "Professional" work level is "Senior" and are equivalent to those at the GS-14 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. 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 of military service program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions as related to actual events. Knowledge of the relationship of the various military entities involved in overall planning and execution of military operations and evaluations and the methods in which the PPBE process supports them. Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of Headquarters level Planning, Programming, Budgeting & Execution (PPBE) oversight posturing the Air Force 3CIT portfolio to enable and conduct major operations such as Space Situational Awareness & Command and Control; Space Protection; Space Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance; Missile Warning/Defense; MILSATCOM; Space Position, Navigation & Timing; Space Testing, Training, Tactics & Exercises; Space Launch, Ranges & AF Satellite Control Network Operations; Cyber Integration; Global Information Grid Operations & Defense; Cyber Counter-Threat; Cyber Warfare rescue, and associated mission and flight operations, tactical space lift, deployment, mobilization, exercise, flying training systems both manned and unmanned, rescue, foreign military sales, acquisition, special operations, or similar operations. 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): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of Air Force Warfighter Communications and Cyber Systems in strategy and other programs in support of developing Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE), and policy, procedures, and schedules for developing PPBE inputs, including Program Objectives Memoranda (POM), Budget Estimate Submissions (BES), and Financial Planning and executions in support of major war, mobilization, and other contingency and operational plans as well as methods for developing budget forecasts, cost projections, financial exhibits, unfunded requirements justifications, POM narratives, offsets and disconnects, reclamas, issue papers, and budget documents. 2. Knowledge of military service program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions as related to actual events. 3. Knowledge of the relationship of the various military entities involved in overall planning and execution of military operations and evaluations and the methods in which the PPBE process supports them. 4. Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of Headquarters level Planning, Programming, Budgeting & Execution (PPBE) oversight posturing the Air Force Warfighter Communications and Cyber Systems portfolio to enable and conduct major operations such as Space Situational Awareness & Command and Control; Space Protection; Space Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance; Missile Warning/Defense; MILSATCOM; Space Position, Navigation & Timing; Space Testing, Training, Tactics & Exercises; Space Launch, Ranges & AF Satellite Control Network Operations; Cyber Integration; Global Information Grid Operations & Defense; Cyber Counter-Threat; Cyber Warfare rescue, and associated mission and flight operations, tactical space lift, deployment, mobilization, exercise, flying training systems both manned and unmanned, rescue, foreign military sales, acquisition, special operations, or similar operations. 5. Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze data/facts, draw conclusions, conduct analysis, devise recommended solutions, and package the entire process in briefings, papers, or reports suitable for top management use and decision-making. 6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; negotiates complex issues; establish and maintain good working relationships with key individuals/groups outside the immediate work unit and advises others. 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. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Selectees who physically reside permanently in the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during the entire recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) and selected for employment in the foreign area are eligible to receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, Post Allowance, Home Leave, etc. (subject to approval) Selectees who physically reside outside the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during any step of the recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) will have foreign area benefits eligibility be determined on a case by case basis. Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information. Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. 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