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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 a major command (MAJCOM) headquarters level senior programming analyst to analyze, develop, and evaluate issues, and direct the preparation and presentation of the command inputs to the Future Years Defense Plan (FYDP). Responsibilities Presents and defends the program distribution benefits and mission risks through the Command's Corporate Structure, Commander, and HS USAF Corporate Structure deliberation and decision process. Plans, organizes, and helps direct the activities, of the Program Integration Branch, ensuring that processes complies with legal and regulatory requirements, established defense department and service guidance; and meet customer needs. Serves as a Command Policy Analyst for assigned programmatic issues and related projects. Formulates, analyzes, coordinates and evaluates policy for assigned programs. Represents AFRC when communicating with higher headquarters and other AF MAJCOMs. Leads the development, interpretation, and implementation of policies and procedures to provide planning, programming, and budget guidance; to facilitate the identification and determination of alternative ways to achieve the best mix of forces, equipment, and support attainable within fiscal constraints. Develops, implements, and administers automated decision support, knowledge management applications, and solutions using appropriate desktop, server, and web-based software technologies. Represents the organization in a variety of briefings, meetings, conferences, training sessions, consultations, and strategy sessions on behalf of the organization. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes application of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of critical plans and programs for participating in or conducting major operations such as explaining policies and procedures, develops strategies and applies expert analytical and evaluative skills to determine the actions necessary to support a variety of major mission capabilities. Design solutions to improve PPBE effectiveness and efficiency . NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. 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-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. 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: In-depth knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of command level plans and programs for conducting major operations such as war, mobilization, deployment, exercise, rescue, PPBS, acquisition, contracting, special operations, or similar operations. In- depth knowledge of Air Force and command program goals and objectives, including military operations and evaluations, is highly desirable. Ability to research, study and advise on Air Force Guard and Reserve operations aircraft, programs, missions, and requirements in support of unit or staffing assignments within Air Force or Joint Operations environment; in various areas such as Logistics Plans and Programs, Installation Support, Communications and Information, Operations, Intelligence, and deployment for contingency operations. Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies; and preparing solutions to especially broad, important, and severe problems and issues of effectiveness and efficiency of work operations in a major command operational and contingency areas. Ability to plan, organize, and lead others in studies and projects and to negotiate defectively with management to accept and implement recommendations, where proposals involve substantial resources, and require extensive changes in established requirements, plans, concepts, and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, negotiate complex issues, and maintain good working relationships. 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. Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position. 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. 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. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.