MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYST

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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

Management Advisory Services:Serves as an Air Force CPI Black Belt, innovation program and Lessons Learned (LL) Subject Matter Expert (SME) and consultant. Advises commanders and leadership on complex strategic, operational and tactical problems. Performance Management: Fosters a culture of improvement and innovation in the wing/independent group, and subordinate units. Provides advice and assistance to process owners on the design and implementation of measurement systems and corresponding metrics needed to assess the performance of the organization's key processes CPI and AFLL Training: Responsible for developing the organization's organic capability to apply CPI tools and methodologies by managing the CPI training and certification programs. On a continuous basis, identifies and evaluates training requirements. CPI Practitioner:Responsible for leading complex projects that often cross organizational boundaries. Works with team leaders to ensure that improvement projects and events are appropriately scoped and resourced. Provides advice and assistance to help team leaders draft and coordinate project and event charters for champion's approval. AFLL and Innovation Program Management:Serves as the organizational OPR for managing the LL and innovation program. Develops and disseminates strategic communications to inform members about key aspects of the programs and how they support the mission of the organization.

Requirements

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

1. 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.

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Education *****************ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ACTIVE DUTY SERVICES MEMBERS*****************

ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:

• Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
• Branch of Armed Forces
• Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
• Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
• Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
• Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
• Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
• Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.

Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt