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MANAGEMENT ANALYST

Department of the Air Force
HQ USAF and Support Elements

Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is: To serves as a management analyst within the Secretary Air Force level division. The incumbent will be the technical advisor for SAF/ FMEW's Manpower. The position will be responsible for planning, integrating, presenting, and advocating SAF's daily operational support and SAF centrally managed and service wide programs.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
03/18/2026 to 03/24/2026
Salary
$143,913 to - $187,093 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 14
Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
Arlington, VA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
9L-AFPC-12912709-209743-RAS
Control number
861503400

Duties

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  • Plans and organizes manpower activities within the workforce development division (SAF/ FMEW). The incumbent ensures compliance with legal and regulatory requirements are met customer needs. Develops goals, objectives and activities that integrate organization and dollar /manpower programming objectives. Researches, interprets, analyzes and applies money and manpower programming guidelines, policies, and regulations. Recommends policies and procedures for accomplishment of money and manpower programming functions. Ensures that the Unit Manpower Document portrays a complete and accurate picture of the SAF Force Structure.
  • Monitors resources for the SAF operating support, SAF centrally managed and service wide programs, Field Operating Agencies, Direct Reporting Units, Departmental, and Air Force Elements. Plans the development of presentations and briefings to SAF Resource Structure, and other senior leadership for information. Present's findings to the HAF/SAF Resource Structure through presentations, reports, or notes. Competes for Air Force resources by briefing and justifying requirements to appropriate Air Force Mission Support Panel and other entities as required. Keep supported organizations' needs in the forefront through follow-up written or oral communications with the panels and functional personnel. Provides management advisory services to senior leadership concerning program cost analysis.
  • Represents SAF/FM with a variety of installations and functional area organizations. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with other SAF/FM leadership (Division/Branch Chiefs) and HAF/SAF Point's of Contacts. Meets with key customer and coordinating officials to assess customer satisfaction, explain organization policy and procedures, and resolve problems that arise. Responds to Air Force Mission Panes and the HAF financial and manpower community with knowledge and insight of program content and requirements. Keeps supported organizations needs in the forefront through follow-up written or oral communications with the functional personnel involved in the AF Corporate manpower and financial processes.
  • Allocates the SAF Portfolio civilian work years (WY) for SAF/FM and its FOAs. Develops and integrates documents (e.g. staff summary sheets, briefing slides, RAPID slides) for presentations to present required FYDP resources of supported organizations. Plans the development of presentations and briefings to senior leadership for informational purposes or bass for decisions. Presents findings to the HAF Resource Structure through presentations, reports or notes. Competes for Air Force manpower/dollar resources by briefing and justifying requirements to appropriate Air Force Mission Based on the operating and budget years, provides analysis and guidance to ensure WYs are allocated and executed IAW SAF/HAF and AF Guidance.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
  • If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
  • This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
  • Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
  • The employee must be willing and able to travel on military and commercial aircraft.
  • This position meets the administrative exemption criteria for the Fair Labor Standards Act (5 CFR 551.206).
  • The employee will be required to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
  • This position requires the employee to occasionally travel away from the normal duty station.
  • The employee may be required to work overtime.
  • This is a centrally managed position.

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.

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 expert knowledge and understanding of agency concepts, principles, practices laws, regulations, policies, and processes as it applies to manpower. Develop manpower policy and provide an authoritative source of advice and assistance for other analysts in the formation of budget estimates. Comprehensive knowledge of and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques or issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations. Comprehensive knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, policies and precedents that affect the use of program and related support resources in the area studied.

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:

1. Expert knowledge of quantitative and qualitative techniques to apply DoD, Joint, and Air Force management engineering principles, concepts, and methodologies and financial management directives, concepts, and procedures, guidance and pollicy.

2. Knowledge of the DoD Planning, Programming, and Budgeting Execution (PPBE) process and the Department of the Air Force policy, procedures, processes, schedules and associated products for developing Program Objective Memoranda (POM).

3. Ablity to communicate effectively, both omlly and in writing.

4. Thorough knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of DoD and Air Force organizations to provide command level staff guidance and/or conduct studies to determine manning and skill levels to staff organizations in the portfolio.

5. Expert knowledge of manpower resource management principles and techniques as they relate to base realignment and/or closure and competitive sourcing studies.

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

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.

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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.

For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here.

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.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

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