Summary 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 Senior Management Analyst providing seasoned consultative management advisory services to a Numbered Air Force (NAF) in a wide range of the Manpower, Organization and Resources function. Responsibilities Performs the full range of qualitative and/or quantitative analysis techniques to assess complex manpower and organizational situations resulting from major Command situations which involve extensive program changes at multiple units and locations. As a manpower consultant and expert trouble shooter for NAF, serves as the authority in all manpower matters. Serves as the primary advisor to the NAF Commander in regard to command manpower policy formulation as it affects the NAF, and advises as to most expedient methods of implementing major regulatory or program changes affecting NAF manpower programs, policies, and procedures. Plans and participates in conferences in regard to proposed or impending changes in manpower policies and impact upon mission support. Represents the NAF Commander at pre-conversion conferences for organizations scheduled for mission and/or weapon system changes and makes on the spot decisions regarding manpower problems. Manpower and Inspector General (IG) Team Member. Designated as NAF representative for 1G visits. Participate in assessment of units reporting to the NAF. The NAF lead in studies to improve human capital programs and/or influence policy changes for the NAF that typically involve long-range, highly complex, and often politically sensitive topics. Assist with comprehensive manpower and occupational studies characterized by boundaries that are extremely broad and difficult to determine in advance. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 (1) mastery of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of complex management processes and systems. Comprehensive know ledge of the range of administrative laws, policies, regulations, and precedents applicable to the administration of one or more important public programs; (2) 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; (3) knowledge of the various command entities involved in overall planning and execution of operations and evaluations. 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. 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: Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of command level plans and programs for conducting major operations utilizing all types of assets in the AFRC inventory. Knowledge of analytical and evaluative techniques used to identify, consider, and resolve issues or problems concerning efficiency and effectiveness of program operations for complex, diverse organizations. Knowledge of the relationship of various command entities involved in overall program planning and execution of military operations and evaluations. Knowledge of organizational workload requirements and procedures. Ability to devise organizational structuring options for complex, diverse organizations. Ability to carry out and complete assignments involving complex work with diverse and dynamic groups by gaining their cooperation with tact, courtesy, and diplomacy and moving them towards an ownership of their objective without imposing personal bias. Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies, and preparing solutions to especially broad, important military operational areas. 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 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. 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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