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PROGRAM ANALYST

Department of the Air Force
Air Force Global Strike Command

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Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
01/08/2026 to 01/14/2026
Salary
$106,437 to - $138,370 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 13
Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
Barksdale AFB, LA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Drug test
Yes
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
8E-AFPC-12861715-071705-AMB
Control number
853854300

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Clarification from the agency

The Area of Consideration is limited to Air Force Internal personnel only.

Duties

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Summary:
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a command headquarters level program analyst, apply bases and units experience to analyze, develop, evaluate issues, and develop, and coordinate planning products and recommendations to resolve substantive problems and issues of effectiveness and efficiency of work operations in major command strategic planning division and bases and units branch.

Duties:

  • Applying bases and units experience, analyzes, develops, and evaluates issues, and develops and coordinates planning products and recommendations to resolve substantive problems and issues of effectiveness and efficiency of work operations in major command strategic planning division and bases and units branch.
  • Documents bases and units planning decisions in appropriate formats to meet Air Force and Major Command requirements.
  • Actively participates in bases and units planning to improve organizational direction and focus using bases and units planning tools and techniques.
  • Prepares and delivers oral presentations such as briefings, training sessions, consultations, and base and units-related strategy sessions with other staff service functions and activities to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters, and convey information relative to proposed changes in assignments.
  • Maintaining a continuous partnership with other Air Staff, other service headquarters counterparts, and DOD offices to accomplish and integrate Air Force bases and units planning and execution actions

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
  • This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • This position has been designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment and participation in random drug testing
  • May travel by military or commercial air to conferences, meetings, or other functions away from the duty site.
  • A bachelor's degree is desired
  • Experience in bases and unit planning and execution highly desired
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
  • Incumbent may be subject to other than normal duty hours.

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, 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-12, or equivalent (may have been obtained in the federal service, military, or public sector). Example of specialized experience includes expert knowledge of the Air Force bases and unit planning, execution, and monitoring process and its associated task orders and databases; expert knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effective of program operations toward development and/or improvement of critical command base and unit plans and products for conducting all aspects of bases and unit planning, execution and monitoring; expert knowledge of military command structure, missions, programs, and organizational relationships and program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions as related to actual events; knowledge of the various command entities involved in overall bases and unit planning and execution of bases and units operations and evaluation such as site activation task forces, environmental analyses, and execution and monitoring of programming plans (PPlans).

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-inĀ­-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:

  1. Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to participate in the generation, assessment and improvement of command level bases and units plans, processes and developmental procedures required to generate applicable products, execution requirements and deliverables.
  2. Knowledge of Air Force and command program goals, objectives, and requirements, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, methods of evaluating the effectiveness of bases and units planning actions related to actual events, and the relationship of the various command entities involved in overall program planning and execution of military operations and evaluations. Knowledge of the relationship of the various Air Force entities involved in overall planning and execution of military operations and evaluations.
  3. Knowledge of the application of Air Force airpower, nuclear and global strike expertise as it applies to assigned programs and assigned weapons systems at MAJCOM bases
  4. Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies and preparing solutions to resolve substantive problems and issues of effectiveness and efficiency of bases and unit planning and execution in a major command program.
  5. Ability to plan, organize, and negotiate effectively with senior analysts and management to accept and implement recommendations, where proposals involve substantial resources, and require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures.
  6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, negotiate complex issues, and maintain good working relationships across a wide variety of personnel, agencies, and organizations. Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, draw conclusions, conduct analysis, devise recommended solutions, and package the entire process in briefings, papers, or reports suitable for top management use and decision-making.
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 transcriptswith 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

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.

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.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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.

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 qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable.

Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements.
Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements.
Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements.

The resume/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.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

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