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PROGRAM ANALYST

Department of the Air Force
Air Mobility Command
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Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a senior planner in providing support advice and assistance to the 305 AMW Commander in planning, execution, program management and provision of staff analysis work relatedto the development of war, peacetime, and contingency plans and programs.

Overview

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Job canceled
Open & closing dates
11/24/2025 to 12/02/2025
Salary
$104,436 to - $135,773 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 12
Location
FEW vacancies in the following location:
McGuire AFB, NJ
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
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
5N-AFPC12839797-028230-BCD
Control number
850820500

Duties

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  • Serves as specialist in formulating, training, monitoring, and administering 305 AMW Operations Plans.Conducts technical reviews of operational war, special, contingency, and compliance plans received from higherheadquarters. Monitors application of published plans. Originates or correlates installation policies and procedures toimplement supporting actions; convenes Wing, Joint Base and tenant representatives, assigns planning taskings andestablishes suspenses and deadlines.
  • Manages the wing's Tanker Alert program. Manages HHQs and wing taskings affecting the wing's Tanker Alertmission. Ensures command and control relationships and responsibilities concerning programs. Prepares and deliversoral presentations such as briefings, training sessions, consultations, and strategy sessions with other staff functionsand activities to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters, and convey information relative to proposedchanges in assignments.
  • Serves as wartime and contingency/emergency planner for wing and installation exercises and activities.Updates, changes, and/or reviews the wing's war and contingency plans. Reviews the installation's war andcontingency plans and liaises with installation planning office for updates and changes.
  • Will serve as primary or alternate in one or more of the following roles: Signature Manager Officer(Operation Security (OPSEC), Military Deception (MILDEC)), Anti-Terrorism Officer (ATO), Unit SecurityManager (USM), Emergency Preparedness Liaison (EPL), Vehicle Control Officer (VCO), EquipmentCustodian/Unit Software License Manager, and Personal Wireless Communication System (PWCS)/MobileSatellite Services Manager.

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
  • The employee must obtain and maintain a Special Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance.
  • Work may occasionally require the employee to travel away from the normal duty station, or on military and commercial aircraft.
  • The employee may be required to work overtime and uncommon tours of duty with limited advance notice.
  • Recall to duty may be a requirement of this position.
  • The incumbent may be required on off duty time, during exercises, high states of readiness and disasters, to carry electronic devices for the purpose of being contacted and remain within a reasonable call-back radius.
  • This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.
  • Limited area of consideration to Command-wide (AMC) AF Internal or AF DCIPS Candidates and Interagency Career Transition Plan (ICTAP).

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-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge and skill in applying and adapting analytical and evaluative methods and techniques and evaluation criteria to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations. Knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, policies and precedents which affect the use of program and related support resources in the area studied. Knowledge of joint basing concepts, operations, and requirements and of Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps organizational structures. Knowledge of major issues, program goals and objectives, work processes, and administrative operations of the organization. Knowledge and skill in management of both rapid-reaction and long-term projects involving local subject matter experts, and functional representatives from multiple higher headquarters and external organizations. Knowledge of military command structure, missions, programs, and organizational relationships plus a thorough knowledge of qualitative and quantitative methods and techniques to develop readiness standards and plans covering unique program functions or missions, resulting in new or substantially altered training or operational missions and programs. Knowledge and skill in dealing with cross-functional teams charged with delivering integrated solutions to a myriad of complicated issues.

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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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. Knowledge of concepts, methods, policies, planning and procedures applicable to contingency, mobility, and war planning to ensure complete and accurate plans.
2. In-depth knowledge of a variety of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to participate in the assessment and improvement of wing plans and programs for conducting operations such as war, mobilization, deployment, and exercise operations.
3. Comprehensive knowledge of Air Force organizational principles, the organizational structure, function, and mission of 305 AMW, JB MDL, 18 AF, HQ AMC, and of the relationship of the various Joint Base entities involved in overall program planning and execution of military operations and evaluations.
4. Knowledge and skill in the interpretation, application and implementation of DOD, JCS, USA, USN, USMC, USAF, AMC and local instructions, concepts, procedures, guidance and policy, concerning numerous Installation missions, operations and programs.
5. Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies and preparing solutions to resolve substantive problems/issues of effectiveness and efficiency of work operations.
6. Ability to conduct research, analyze a wide variety of program segments/policies/procedures, evaluate program effectiveness/efficiency, recognize problems/weaknesses/issues/constraints and impacts on other programs, summarize results, make appropriate recommendations/changes and develop short term and long-range plans. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, provide accurate and effective summary analysis and briefings/presentations to all management levels.

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.

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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