MANAGEMENT ANALYST (T32) Job in Duluth, MN

Vacancy No. MN-12782568-AF-25-387 Department Air National Guard Units
Salary $67,297.00 to $87,482.00 Grade 10 to 10
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 8/13/2025 Close Date 9/3/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Duluth, MN


Summary

THIS IS AN AIR NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION

UNIT: 148TH FW

LOCATION: DULUTH, MN

SELECTING OFFICIAL: SMSgt Mitchelle LaCoursiere, Comm 218-788-7956

AIR NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

United States Citizens, National Guard

Duties

Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list

A MANAGEMENT ANALYST (T32), GS, 0343, 10, 1. Retrieve and analyze maintenance data, present results to management. Interprets findings from maintenance data and the use of statistical techniques. Identifies trends and significant deviations from plans, schedules, and workload estimates. Analyzes deficiencies in areas such as material consumption and training, workload, scheduling, management, and maintenance resources use. Analyzes impact on the maintenance mission and the results of corrective actions. Prepares written reports of analyses and studies. Capture specific data monthly for inclusion into the Aircraft Predictive Model (APM) requirement. Designs summary reports to meet recurring management needs. (25%) 2. Controls, manages and maintains the Maintenance Information System(s) (MIS). Develops policies and procedures for MIS application within maintenance activities. Oversees the identification and correction of file errors within the database. Controls, develops and coordinates maintenance data systems and requirements. Determines data processing requirements and relates functional aspects to specific hardware and software capabilities. Controls automated management product retrieval and advises maintenance supervision on automated information use. Identifies data system problems, coordinating with data automation monitors, and submits system deficiency reports. Identifies new information requirements, submits information system requirement documents, and coordinates with data system development services for implementing new programs. Manage the Data Integrity Team (DIT) program for the Maintenance Group Commander and provide updates and metrics to maintenance supervision Responsible for building, analyzing, and programing system queries to generate local and command level data reports for consumption and information generation in multiple systems. Senior level requests ranging from senior wing leadership, the NGB, and MAJCOM levels. (25%) 3. Conducts Special Studies to assess Health of the Unit Readiness (HUR). Performs in-depth comprehensive analysis of complex and prioritized unit readiness issues. In addition, develops a semi-annual report for presentation to senior leadership. Develops complex problem solutions to address and resolve readiness issues as the Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR), while utilizing specific training and knowledge to develop a comprehensive readiness management plan. Collect specific metrics for inclusion into the 7401 monthly report, while searching for trends and validating accuracy. (25%) 4. Analyzes performance data to determine manpower, equipment, and facilities maintenance capabilities. Provides in-depth analysis of maintenance manning and equipment, material and facility limitations to determine the impact each has on unit and mission effectiveness. Isolates trends and determines material and personnel efficiency and effectiveness. Develops methods for improving maintenance planning and personnel efficiency and effectiveness. Develops methods for improving maintenance planning and programming procedures to ensure optimum use of maintenance resources. (25%)
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

  • Minnesota Air National Guard Membership is required. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a Air National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. Applicants who are not currently a member of the MN Air National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the Air National Guard per the military grade(s) listed in this announcement.
  • Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
  • Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
  • Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.

***Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation*** Upon selection, individuals will undergo a background check to validate suitability for employment with the federal government as permitted by law, regulation, Presidential order or other authority. Suitability is dependent upon the particular requirements for security clearance, sensitivity level, and DOD IT network access. Items checked include, but are not limited to all criminal history record information, employment history, education and fiscal accountability/responsibility.**

MILITARY COMPATIBILITY: Upon selection, individuals will undergo a background check to validate suitability for employment with the federal government as permitted by law, regulation, Presidential order or other authority. Suitability is dependent upon the particular requirements for security clearance, sensitivity level, and DOD IT network access. Items checked include, but are not limited to all criminal history record information, employment history, education and fiscal accountability/responsibility.

The individual selected must be assigned to a compatible military position and must also maintain satisfactory membership in the Minnesota Air National Guard.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

MILITARY GRADES: A1C/E3- MSgt/E7

Failure to obtain a compatible AFSC may result in termination of employment.

GENERAL AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS: At least one year of specialized experience at the GS09 level or equivalent; Experience, education, or training in administrative, professional, investigative, technical, or other responsible work which demonstrates analytical ability and a practical and theoretical knowledge of the functions, processes, and principles of management. Knowledge of the National Guard organizational structures, functions, procedures, and techniques. Experience using computer and automation systems. Specialized experience in areas such as work involving developing, analyzing, evaluating, advising, or improving the effectiveness of work methods and procedures, organizations, manpower utilization, distribution of work assignments, management controls, and similar functions of management.

Education

EDUCATION: If qualifying based on education, a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree.



You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

Additional information

REMARKS: No PCS available. The military grade of the supervisor must equal or exceed the grade of personnel supervised. Sensitivity Level 2. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Acceptance of a Technician position may result in the termination of your Selected Reserve bonus.

To view ALL MN National Guard Vacancies, go to: https://minnesotanationalguard.ng.mil/full-time-jobs-in-minnesota/

IMPORTANT NOTES:

  • Should a position be announced at less than the authorized grade, the selected applicant may be non-competitively promoted when he/she meets all qualifications and is submitted for promotion by the supervisor.
  • Employment is contingent upon successful completion of technician pre-employment physical for certain occupational series.
  • Males applicants born after 31 December 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service System in compliance with the Defense Authorization Act of 1986, Section 1622 (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
This is an Excepted Service position that requires active membership in a compatible AFSC in the Minnesota Air National Guard and wear of the military uniform. Acceptance of an Excepted Service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Applicants who are not currently enlisted in the Minnesota Air National Guard must be eligible for immediate enlistment or appointment. For enlistment/appointment criteria, consult www.nationalguard.com. Military skill set is determined by AFSC requirements. Upon selection, individuals must be assigned to a compatible military AFSC in accordance with statutes and National Guard Bureau regulations and must obtain/maintain all requirements of the AFSC.

The Minnesota National Guard (MNNG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for the position without discrimination for any non-merit reason(s) such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. The MNNG will provide applicants and employees with disabilities the same opportunity for employment as enjoyed by individuals without disabilities. The MNNG will provide qualified employees or applicants with Reasonable Accommodations and Personal Assistance Services in accordance with all applicable Federal regulations. Furthermore, pre-selection is not only counter-productive to effective recruitment and placement but also violates Minnesota National Guard Merit Placement principles and will not be tolerated. If you have questions, please contact the Equal Employment Manager at 651-282-4472 or visit the MNNG EEO website at https://ngmnpublic.azurewebsites.us/footer-eeo/.

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. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

AREAS OF PRIORITY: In Accordance with MN National Guard Regulation 690-335 (Army) or 36-1 (Air), Applications will be forwarded to the selection official to conduct reviews by area of priority as listed below

Area 1: Current On-board Minnesota National Guard Title 32 Technicians who are in permanent or indefinite technician status as a result of being competitively hired within that National Guard component applying for a position within the component which they are currently employed.

Area 2: Current Minnesota National Guard Title 32 Technicians who are in permanent or indefinite technician status as a result of being competitively hired at a sister component that is identified on the Position Vacancy Announcement (PVA), including onboard Title 5 employees that are also current members of MNNG; i.e. Army MNNG to Air MNNG, Air MNNG to Army MNNG.

Area 3: All Minnesota National Guard members currently assigned to the MNANG or to the MNARNG applying for a position within the component in which they are currently assigned. i.e. temporary technician or Traditional Guardsman.

Area 4: Currently assigned service members in other branches of the military outside of the Minnesota National Guard, to include those assigned to Active Duty, Reserve or other state's National Guard.

Area 5: All individuals able to and willing to become members of the Minnesota National Guard including prior service not currently assigned to a military component and non-prior service US civilians.


Evaluation Factors:
Candidates will be evaluated on the basis of appropriate education, experience, training, self-development activities, and special awards. Candidates are considered on the basis of available information on their current application and supporting information that has been provided to this office. To ensure full consideration, applicants are urged to submit information about their training, self-development, outside experience, activities and awards. National Guard military (Part-time) service is considered as full-time experience when evaluated against the qualification requirements for a technician position. The applicant is credited with actual number of months the member has been in the National Guard if the experience is related.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you MUST submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Resume and/or OF 612 showing work schedule (Full-time, Part-time, Intermittent), hours worked per week, To and From Dates (format must include Month and Year, e.g, 02/2017, Feb 2017, ect.) of employment and duties performed, please be clear and specific.
2. Transcript: If position requires a degree or if using education to qualify
3. It is highly recommended that you also submit the AGO 163 to accurately reflect your military experience.

Copies of the OF 612 and AGO 163: http://minnesotanationalguard.ng.mil/full-time-jobs-in-minnesota/

Other Required Documents: Transcripts and Certificates as required

Job Information: Vacancy Identification Number (12782568), title (MANAGEMENT ANALYST (T32)) and Grade(s) (10) for which you are applying for.

Do not include the following types of information in your profile or resume:

  • Classified or government sensitive information
  • Social Security Number (SSN)
  • Photos of yourself
  • Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.
  • Encrypted and digitally signed documents

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12782568

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Agency contact information

Taryn Unterschuetz
Address
MN 148TH MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS FLT
4621 PHANTOM DRIVE
DULUTH, MN 55811
US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

CONTACTING US: After you have read all the instructions in this vacancy announcement, if you still have questions about this position or the application process, you may contact us at (651) 282-4155.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.