Summary Click 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 Program and Management Analyst and primary focal point to integrate mission objectives and information training resources across Deputy Chief of Staff (DCS). Prepares comprehensive guidance and research on programs to respond in a coordinated manner to all formal organization taskings. Responsibilities Engagement Analyst. Works directly with Secretariat Offices within Department of Air Force primarily through coordinated instructions from SAF/DS Director of Staff in assessing and assigning inquiries from Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Congress, Department of the Air Force (DAF) offices, Major Commands, Combatant Command, geographic and functional, and other entities to evaluate applicability of equity and quality of responses. Action Officer and Integrator. Serve as Action Officer, Resource Integration and advises on policy matters relating to the organization, training, and operations. Program Analyst and Correspondence Manager. Leads research, preparation and presentation for senior level correspondence. Knowledge and Training Manager. Supports completion of objectives and tasks related to knowledge, training, and data processes using multiple data application platforms and technical tools. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 General Schedule 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-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes mastery knowledge of planning, programming, and budgeting regulations, guidelines, and processes as related to Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) and strategy, planning, and programming processes; knowledge of major strategy, planning, and programming issues, .program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key events and milestones, roles of Major Commands, Combatant Commands, Air and Space Staff directorates, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of strategic plan actions as related to actual events. Mastery knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to integrate research data into informed decision-making recommendations; skill in designing or developing new or improved work methods, management processes and/or program effectiveness and/or organizational productivity procedures. Extensive knowledge of Major Commands, Combatant Commands, Air and Space Staff, PPBE structure, partner organizations, and department of defense (DoD) entities involved in building and defending the long-term strategic plans and program. Knowledge of structure and coordination layers required for Department of Air Force, other Services, and OSD processes to include requirements and timelines of all senior leader formal inquiry responses. Knowledge of the appropriate systems, format, and process to respond to Requests for Information, Questions for the Record, Congressional Reports and the National Defense Authorization Process. 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-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 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: Mastery knowledge on formal staff correspondence and task process as dictated by Headquarters, an ability to anticipate taskers and Requests for Information, answer Questions for the Record, review and edit all responses. Mastery knowledge on the ability to create or apply procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise in the work of the directorate, including the ability to maintain credibility with others on technical matters. Ability to plan, organize, analyze, establish work related priorities, and resolve organizational staff coordination challenges throughout staff. Ability to adjust work related priorities for the organization to meet senior leader deadlines. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external organizations, including administrative support and technical functional specialists. Mastery knowledge of the Headquarters Air Force Task Management Tool and Air Staff task coordination and integration process. 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 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. 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. 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. The law made taxable certain reimbursements and other payments, including driving mileage, airfare and lodging expenses, en-route travel to the new duty station, and temporary storage of those items. The Federal Travel Regulation Bulletin (FTR) 18-05 issued by General Services Administration (GSA) has authorized agencies to use the Withholding Tax Allowance (WTA) and Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA) to pay for "substantially all" of the increased tax liability resulting from the "2018 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" for certain eligible individuals. For additional information on WTA/RITA allowances and eligibilities, please click here.