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Job SummaryClick on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Program Analysis Officer /Associate Director of Plans and Programs as such, to represent the Air National Guard (ANG), U.S. Air Force and DOD strategic planning and programming processes.
QualificationsIn 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-14, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes expert knowledge of a wide range of ANG concepts, principles, practices, laws and regulations of programmatic management functions and of trends or current developments with these functions. 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-14 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-15 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: Expert knowledge of a wide range of ANG concepts, principles, practices, laws and regulations of programmatic management functions and of trends or current developments with these functions. Ability to objectively analyze information, identify new developments, and direct appropriate programmatic program actions. Ability to develop effective policies, goals and sound management practices to successfully direct all of the functions within ANG plans and programs directorate. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors. Knowledge of the relationship of the various command entities involved in overall program planning and execution of military operations and evaluations. 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.
Major DutiesServe as the principle civilian advisor to the Director and Deputy Director of the Air National Guard (ANG) with oversight of all ANG programs in developing and implementing policies, procedures and guidance affecting over 106,700 ANG members and $9.4B in Total Obligation Authority. Ensures effective operation and integration of the ANG programmatic program. Serves as the top authoritative advisor (second only to the Director of Plans and Programs), to the Director and Deputy Director, Air National Guard and senior staff officials on strategic plans and policies relating to force structure changes as a result of programmatic decisions. Represents ANG in negotiations and discussions with MAJCOMS and HQ USAF, and other agencies in regard to the implementation, modification and adaptation of the ANG programmatic objectives, policies, processes, techniques and structures. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.