PROGRAM ANALYST -- DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY Job in Kirtland AFB, NM

Vacancy No. AFMC-12460277-LRR-FLYER Department Department of the Air Force - Agency Wide
Salary $73,484.00 to $115,388.00 Grade 2 to 2
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 6/27/2024 Close Date 7/31/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Kirtland AFB, NM


Job Description (Please follow all instructions carefully)

Summary

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The Strategic Planning & Programs Branch (AFRL/RDMP) seeks to hire a DO-0343-02 to serve as PROGRAM ANALYST at Kirtland AFB, Albuquerque NM.

Duties

Serves as a Program Analyst, within the Strategic Planning & Programs Branch. Assists the Directorate's Senior Planner in all the following areas:

  • Performs out-year budget formulation involving preparation of detailed analyses of annual and/or multi-year estimates. Integrates programmatic and financial planning products from various sources into a coordinated strategic financial position.
  • Researches, assembles, and/or develops background, documentation, and quantitative data to support program funding requests. Reviews and analyzes changes in program plans and/or funding allocations to identify and recommend adjustments to funding.
  • Ensures program funding profiles across the Future Year Defense Program (FYDP) are credible in terms of realism, reasonableness, completeness, and consistency. Ensures consistency and accuracy between multiple planning and programming systems.
  • Presents long-range planning budgets to Directorate senior management, answers specific questions, and provides clarifying details. Prepares Descriptive Summaries for Congress. Coordinates all FYDP issues and inquiries with higher headquarters.
  • Reviews, assesses, and advises on long-term effects of new planning and programming guidelines issued by DoD, DAF, HQ AFMC, or HQ AFRL; new or revised legislation; Program Decision Memoranda; and Program Budget Decisions on assigned programs.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Telework may be authorized.
  • Security clearance requirements are based upon actual position being filled.
  • The duty location for this position is Kirtland AFB, however this position is eligible for maximum telework flexibilities. Telework options can be negotiated and implemented after entrance on duty.
  • For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please go to https://afciviliancareers.com/find-a-job/
  • This position is an Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) position requiring Level/Tier 2 (Practitioner) Non-Critical certification in Business-Financial Management (K).
  • Travel and/or performance of additional duties may be required.

Qualifications

Only applicants who meet the area of consideration are eligible to apply for this job. In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the basic education and/or specialized experience requirements. Specialized Experience is defined as work in the private or public sector performing duties in or related to the work of the position being filled.

Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience at the DO-01/GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work done at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (The following will be used to help rate and rank eligible candidates):
  • Problem Solving
  • Communication
  • Business Management
  • Teamwork and Leadership

To view qualifying educational requirements and specialized experience click on the following link:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards:~:text=Administrative%20and%20Management,to%20be%20appropriate.

0343 - Management and Program Analysis: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/management-and-program-analysis-series-0343/

Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume, but it is acceptable to provide elsewhere in your application package: employer's name, starting and end dates (Month/Year), hours per week, and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0343-12) for relevant federal experience.

Click the apply button and attach the documents for a complete application package that consist of uploading resume, transcripts, certifications, and other documents such as Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50, etc.

*FAILURE TO SUBMIT A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING AND LOSS OF CONSIDERATION*

Required Documents

Interested applicants are required to submit (1) a resume not to exceed 4 pages, (2) an optional written response, not to exceed 2 pages, addressing how you meet the qualifications and competencies required and why you wish to be considered for the position (3) SF50 (if applicable), and (4) DD214 (if applicable).

NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS FOR INITIAL APPLICATION. HOWEVER, IF SELECTED YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT YOUR OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS.

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

Click APPLY NOW to complete an application and upload resume (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50).

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Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.

Agency contact information

Phillip Presley
Address
EHA DHA
550 C Street West
JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150
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