PROGRAM ANALYST na Department of the Air Force

Sensitive Compartmented Information

Duties

Liaisons with Headquarters Air Force/Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (HAF/A2), Major Commands (MAJCOMs - including 16 AF, ACC) and NSA in drafting, reviewing, submitting, and validating cryptologic studies, plans, and programs to accomplish DoD directed cryptologic programs. Coordinate efforts, compile, and draft program baseline narratives to deliver Basis of Estimates (BOEs) that underpin the Program for Record (PFR). Consolidate and modify as necessary USAF cryptologic resource inputs to facilitate effective and equitable consideration within the NSA processes. Evaluate and review annual program guidance and formulate templates to capture proper content and context for annual requirements submission from enterprise elements. Advise AF process holders on NSA timelines and, as received, input requirements into the programming database within those timelines. Provide requested intelligence resource information to the Air Force Cryptologic Office (AFCO), ACC and HAF/A2 Leadership to support management decisions; using AF military ISR knowledge, actively participates in strategic planning to improve organizational direction and focus using strategic planning tools and techniques. Prepares detailed plans, budgets, and schedules for assigned major programing changes and/or participates with fiscal planning and operational readiness. Develop, monitor, manipulate, and request correction of USAF data in the support agreement database and intelligence resource database. Manages the AFCO review process for specific databases to ensure correct enterprise inputs are supported by actual requirements (BOEs, resource adjustment proposals, IPBS corporate process, SEACPS budgetary inputs to correct errors or submit changes as needed across the FYDP.

Qualifications

This is a GG-13 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-13 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Full Performance" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-13 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job. To qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements describes in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 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 include: knowledge of a comprehensive range of intelligence research and collection methods, techniques, and practices; and multi-source intelligence information systems to capture and report on data in order to develop intelligence capabilities and requirements, interpret policy, and commit resources; knowledge of advanced analytical principles, concepts, and methods to produce detailed analyses of complex information/situations attained from multiple sources, to include database manipulation; knowledge of the national intelligence community, Joint, DoD structure, organizations and mission/functions, inter-relationships and operations. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. AND 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 a comprehensive range of intelligence research and collection methods, techniques, and practices; and multi-source intelligence information systems to capture and report on data in order to develop intelligence capabilities and requirements, interpret policy, and commit resources. 2. Knowledge of advanced analytical principles, concepts, and methods to produce detailed analyses of complex information/situations attained from multiple sources, to include database manipulation. 3. Knowledge of the national intelligence community, Joint, DoD structure, organizations and mission/functions, inter-relationships and operations. 4. Skill in conducting unbiased complex research, identifying appropriate available systems/data sources, and producing collection requirement assessments that answer specific tasks to link and leverage capabilities in support of consumers, customers, and clients. 5. Skill in communicating effectively with others, both orally and in writing; in working out solutions to problems or questions related to the work; writing clear and concise products; and delivering written and/or verbal presentations to senior level audiences for decision-making purposes. 6. Ability to maintain control of classified material; quickly assimilate disparate data; render knowledgeable and accurate assessments of the implication of such data; make decisions, estimates, and recommendations under conditions of urgency and pressure based on mature judgment and experience; and present and/or justify a position effectively. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED: 1. Position is designated special-sensitive and requires eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed. 2. Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. 3. Knowledge/experience with Memorandums of Agreement (MOA), Facility management, requirements, Military Readiness reporting, Basis of Estimates (BOEs), Program Objective Memorandum (POM), and the Intelligence Program Budget Submission (IPBS) is highly desirable. 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.

Other Information

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