MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYST

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 the Program Manager for Air Force Lean/Six Sigma Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) and Air Force Lessons Learned (AFLL) programs in order to build and maintain organic problem solving and lessons learned expertise

Qualifications

Conditions of Employment continue: This is an AF key management position in which the incumbent may be required, on occasion, to manage and participate in higher level process improvement activities which often cut across organizational boundaries and produce positive impacts to AF Enterprise level process outputs. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialize experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administration and Management Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR GS-12: 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 expert knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and an understanding of how to apply them to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of resource utilization by Air Force missions, programs and processes; knowledge to identify the relationships between organizational structures and processes and incorporate this information into enterprise level value stream (process) maps in order to confirm strategic linkage of the processes under study; knowledge of command structure, missions, programs and organizational relationships to include a thorough understanding of quantitative and qualitative methods/techniques and their application to analyze workloads, and knowledge of elements required for effective teamwork, individual process improvement team member roles/responsibilities and determining the appropriate number and types of team members based on the study charter and project goals. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR GS-13: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples include knowledge of strategic planning, performance management, and Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies (e.g., Lean Six Sigma) to develop, implement, and evaluate initiatives that improve mission effectiveness, efficiency, and organizational readiness; knowledge of program analysis, evaluation methods, and data interpretation techniques to assess mission performance, identify root causes and provide data-driven recommendations supporting commander decisions about enterprise priorities, and skill in analyzing complex processes and performance metrics to identify trends, develop actionable solutions, and improve mission outcomes, resource utilization, and organizational performance across multiple functional areas, skill in preparing and delivering clear, concise written and oral communications to brief senior leaders, influence decisions and gain stakeholder support for Continuous Improvement (CI) and strategic initiatives. 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. 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. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. 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: KSAs For GS-12: I. Demonstrated skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to a broad range of functional areas related to CPI, e.g. Lean, Six Sigma, benchmarking, metric/statistical analysis, and value stream mapping. 2. Knowledge of component/command or equivalent organizational structure and its supporting/supported elements and programs, mission, policies, goals, and philosophies. 3. Demonstrated experience in developing innovative and feasible solutions to complex issues in which the boundaries are broad and difficult to determine in advance. 4. Ability to integrate and coordinate multiple and related missions, functions, subjects, issues, and situations across echelons (or equivalent) to present and recommend solutions in a logical, cohesive format. 5. Knowledge of effective training principles, techniques, and tools required to design, develop, instruct, evaluate, improve and conduct training/course content. 6. Ability to research, interpret, develop and advocate component/command or equivalent organization laws, regulations, policies, and programs. KSAs For GS-13: 1. Knowledge of strategic planning, performance management, and Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies (e.g., Lean Six Sigma) to develop, implement, and evaluate initiatives that improve mission effectiveness, efficiency, and organizational readiness. 2. Knowledge of program analysis, evaluation methods, and data interpretation techniques to assess mission performance, identify root causes and provide data-driven recommendations supporting commander decisions about enterprise priorities. 3. Skill in analyzing complex processes and performance metrics to identify trends, develop actionable solutions, and improve mission outcomes, resource utilization, and organizational performance across multiple functional areas. 4. Skill in preparing and delivering clear, concise written and oral communications to brief senior leaders, influence decisions, and gain stakeholder support for Continuous Improvement (CI) and strategic initiatives. 5. Ability to lead and facilitate enterprise-level Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives to align cross-functional stakeholders, drive process changes and achieve strategic objectives across NAF/DRU and subordinate units. 6. Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple projects competing to meet leadership timelines, support mission needs, and ensure successful execution of organizational goals. 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.