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    management analyst - Sheppard AFB, United States - Air Education and Training Command

    Air Education and Training Command
    Air Education and Training Command Sheppard AFB, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Summary The primary purpose of this position is to serve as management analyst in the management, oversight, tracking, status reporting, utilization and documentation of complex aircraft training devices and simulator systems and support equipment, in direct support of trainer maintenance programs and operations.

    Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. Responsibilities Conducts trainer availability, utilization and status reporting. Conducts/participates in organizational and process related aircraft maintenance trainer requirements and process improvement projects/studies.

    Participates in studies, conducts trend analysis, and performs other work associated with maintaining maximum utilization and aircraft maintenance trainer readiness for 82 Training Wing (TRW).

    Attends meetings and presents briefings. Conducts and participates in discussions, meetings, conferences, or special projects.

    Designs, plans, and facilitates Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) events, trainer assessments, management surveys, and research projects, providing advisory services of a wide variety on substantive issues with moderate scope, complexity, and impact, assessing the overall effectiveness of training systems program operations.

    Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Administrative and Management Positions for 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-09, or equivalent in other pay systems.

    Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods including a wide range of qualitative and quantitative techniques, to select and apply appropriate project evaluation and measurement techniques, measure compliance and accomplishments, assess effectiveness, identify deficiencies, analyze trends, and make recommendations for enhancements and improvements of training products and services.

    Knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, policies and precedent that affect the flight's operations and their support functions.

    Knowledge of the military command structure, missions, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of the Department of Defense (DoD), Air Force, and user commands that govern, interface with, and/or influence the systems acquisition process and integrated life-cycle management of training systems and sustainment activities.

    Knowledge of oral and written communications sufficient to deliver briefs to management concerning progress, recommendations for changes and requirements for the overseen projects.

    Knowledge of analysis techniques and methods sufficient to analyze cost benefits, cost projections, budgetary tradeoffs, fiscal strategies, and programmatic factors to produce fully justified options and defend fiscal recommendations for presentation to management.

    Knowledge of training systems equipment requirements, design, and functionality and ability to apply this knowledge to difficult and unusual utilization, tracking, status and logistics support situations.


    OR EDUCATION:
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    or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M.

    which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.


    NOTE:
    You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

    OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

    A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.


    NOTE:
    You must submit a copy of your transcripts. 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-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 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 management engineering principles, concepts, methodologies, guidance, and organization principles to direct or perform difficult requirements determination studies or projects, and make informed recommendations and decisions relating to those efforts.

    Skill using computer systems to perform data analysis and produce detailed reports applicable to a management engineering studies, data manipulation and extraction techniques; and knowledge to access or locate information through the use of a personal computer and software programs.

    Skill in gathering, assembling, and analyzing facts; drawing conclusions; devising solutions to highly technical problems; identifying changes and trends; and preparing, presenting, and defending complex and sometimes controversial advise, briefings and reports.

    Knowledge of safety, records management and security regulations, practices, and procedures.

    Knowledge of life-cycle systems logistics support; logistics management principles, concepts, policies and regulations; logistics functions; programs and systems; and sustainment and technical requirements (operation, modification and support) for training system equipment.

    Skill in staff level planning, organizing, and overseeing critical aspects of development, support of systems, subsystems, or equipment and to develop innovative solutions to meet critical deadlines in a time-constrained environment.

    Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely and with technical accuracy.


    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 IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY:

    If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application.

    Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment.

    An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.


    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.

    Additional Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP):
    For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here.

    To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position.

    You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

    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.

    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. Military Spouse Preference (MSP)

    Eligible:

    MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied.

    You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP.

    Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant

    Eligible:
    PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level.

    You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant.

    Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference).

    To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.


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