PROGRAM ANALYST

Duties

Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as the Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) foreign language training program manager.

The organizational location of this position is: Joint Base Anacostia Bolling (JBAB), Building 5681.

Responsibilities

Develops, interprets, and implements Air Force ISR command language program (CLP) standards IAW Air Force, DoD and ODNI procedures.

As the A2 CLP Training Manager, in coordination with MAJCOM CLP managers, establishes performance standards and annual goals IAW Air Force, DoD, and IC standards.

Serves as the A2?s subject matter expert (SME) for foreign language training ISO ISR mission requirements.

Prepares and presents high-level briefings and conducts follow-on analysis for verification of operational success and understanding.

Travel Required

Occasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position.

Supervisory status

No

Promotion Potential

13

Job family (Series)

0343 Management And Program Analysis

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Requirements

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

U.S. Citizenship Required

All new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period.

Position is designated special-sensitive, incumbent must be able to obtain and retain a Top Secret (TS) security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.

PCS expenses are authorized will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations

Recruitment incentives may be authorized

Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide

This position has been designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.

This is a Language Designated Position (LDP) and requires foreign language proficiency to perform the intelligence-related duties assigned. Incumbent must achieve a passing score on the Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT).

An annual DLPT is required to maintain at least a level 2 in two of the three (listen, reading, or speaking) modalities

In one of the AF/A2 strategic language shreds which include Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Persian Farsi, Hebrew, Pashtu, and Urdu

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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 Positions, Administrative and Management Positions.

*** Salary ranges includes local market supplements ***

This is a GG-12 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-12 duties for the “Supervision/Management” work category are at the “Full Performance” work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-12 level. The selectee’s salary will be set within the 12 grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee’s qualifications in relation to the job.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience includes: Quality experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Examples of creditable experience include: Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques that apply to DoD foreign language policy process system and the Department of Air Force policy, procedures, and schedules for developing and implementing a Service ISR foreign language implementation plan/response to Headquarter AF policy guidance/ direction; sound understanding of how the DoD formulates and executes policy; and how this guidance impacts ACC roles and missions.

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:

1. Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques that apply to OSD/ODNI foreign language training policy process system and the Department of Air Force policy, procedures, and schedules for developing and implementing a Service ISR foreign language implementation plan/response to OSD/ODNI policy guidance/direction; sound understanding of how the OSD/ODNI formulate and execute policy; and how this guidance impacts Service roles and missions.

2. Knowledge of ODNI, OSD, and Air Force foreign language training program goals, requirements, objectives, acquisition, missions, sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions as related to actual events; and skill in developing and adhering to long- and shortrange manpower, personnel, and financial plans with respect to ongoing and expected programs.

3. Knowledge of the relationship of the various Air Force, OSD, ODNI, and other government entities involved in overall planning and execution of military foreign language operations and evaluations, major intelligence programs (i.e., National Intelligence Program and Military Intelligence Program), and the way the Department’s policy process supports, impacts, guides, and changes them.

4. Skill in and ability to maintain at least a level 2 in two of the three modalities (listen, reading, or speaking) in one of the AF/A2 strategic language shreds which include Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Persian Farsi, Hebrew, Pashtu, and Urdu.

5. Skill in designing and conducting policy implementation plans, policy portfolio management, negotiation and arbitration, comprehensive studies, developing budget forecasts, cost benefits, cost projections, unfunded requirements justifications, policy guidance narratives, policy issue papers, and programmatic factors to produce fully justified options that can be presented to the senior levels of Air Force, DoD, and IC Leadership on policy

impact.

6. Ability to gather, assemble, analyze facts, draw conclusions, conduct analysis, devise recommended solutions ,and package the entire process in briefings, papers, or reports suitable for senior leadership/upper management use and decision-making. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, negotiate complex issues using tact and diplomacy, and maintain good working relations with Defense Intelligence Agency, National Security Agency, OUDS(I), ODNI, HAF, Air Force Corporate Structure, MAJCOM leadership/Command Program Managers, and numerous other agencies.

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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

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.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

If you are unable to apply online, view the following link for information regarding Alternate Application. The Vacancy ID is 11189217.

If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.

Selectees who physically reside permanently in the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during the entire recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) and selected for employment in the foreign area are eligible to receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, Post Allowance, Home Leave, etc. (subject to approval)

Selectees who physically reside outside the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during any step of the recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) will have foreign area benefits eligibility be determined on a case by case basis.

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. Subsequently, FTR Bulletin 20-04 issued by GSA, provides further information regarding NDAA FY2020, Public Law 116-92, and the expansion of eligibility beyond “transferred” for WTA/RITA allowances. For additional information, please click here.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of “not qualified” or “insufficient information” and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

BASIS OF RATING:
Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualifications requirement. Additional points are not added for Veteran’s Preference; however, Veteran Preference is still applied.

Category 3, Best Qualified: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements.

Category 2, Fully Qualified: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements.

Category 1, Basically Qualified: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements.

Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire. The numeric rating you received is based on your responses to the questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills and abilities required of this position. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully.

Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance

Top Secret

Drug test required

Yes

Position sensitivity and risk

Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk

Trust determination process

Suitability/Fitness

Required Documents

Required Documents

The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming.

Online Application: Questionnaire

Resume: For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week (if part-time) and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees should list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume. Do NOT include photographs (or links to social media such as LinkedIn), inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume.

Transcripts/Registration/License: If qualifying on education/position requires education, you must submit copies of your transcripts and if required for the position, submit an active, current registration/license.

Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees (includes current Air Force employees): You must submit a legible copy/copies of your last or most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. The SF-50, block 24 must contain “1” or “2” AND block 34 must be a “1”. Employees eligible under an OPM approved interchange agreement, block 34 may contain a “1” or “2”.

OCONUS – Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees (includes current Air Force employees): You must submit a legible copy of a SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. The SF-50, block 24 must contain “1” or “2” and block 34 must be a”1″. Employees eligible under an OPM approved interchange agreement, block 34 may contain a “1” or “2”. NOTE: For OCONUS employees who claim eligibility MSP or Family Member Preference, your SF-50 may contain a “3” in block 24 and a “2” in block 34.

OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS:
Performance Appraisals for Current Federal Civilian Employees – Most recent performance appraisals (dated within last 3 years) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable.

Awards for Current Federal Civilian employees – List any awards received within the last 3 years on the resume.

Note: Applicant must not submit award SF50s-Notification of Personnel Actions (SF50s).

Benefits

Benefits

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