PROGRAM ANALYST WITH SECURITY CLEARANCE

Duties PRIMARY PURPOSE: to accomplish analytical investigative studies relative to aircraft maintenance performance and to serve as the automated maintenance data systems manager. DUTIES: * Accomplishes investigative studies of problem areas involving elements of maintenance operations and programs. * Manages the Maintenance Information System (MIS) called G081. (Applicable to Non-ACC Gained AFRC Wings) Manages the Maintenance Information System G081 (CAMS for Mobility). * Performs functional systems administrator duties on other MIS. * Develops and implements long- and short-term training plans to achieve qualification and proficiency objectives for assigned Air Force Reserve personnel. * Performs manpower utilization and allocation audits of the maintenance complex. Requirements 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 * Secret Clearance is a condition for employment. The employee will be required to maintain a Secret security clearance. * Performs other related duties as assigned. * May be required to fly in commercial and military aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments. 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- Management and Program Analysis (0343) SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 (or higher) grade level or equivalent (may have been obtained in the federal service, military, or public sector). Examples of specialized experience include knowledge of analytical methods to analyze organizational effectiveness; knowledge of statistical methods and techniques to compute and analyze raw data; knowledge of computers and software to modify, devise, and/or develop organizational programs; knowledge of maintenance operations and mission requirements; knowledge of MIS, management, various network configurations, and computer system modification; knowledge of conducting comprehensive and cohesive training plans; knowledge of the G081 (Applicable to Air Mobility Command (AMC) Gained AFRC Wings) data base record and file layouts for the common business oriented language (COBOL) master files used to access the MIS (in accordance with Technical Order 1-1G-1-1); knowledge of the requirements, capabilities, and limitations of small computers, related peripheral equipment, and hardware/software interfaces; knowledge of MIAP operating system sufficient to maintain and administer maintenance information system; knowledge of basic programming procedures required writing programs using Variable Information Retrieval Program (VIRP). Knowledge of basic programming procedures sufficient to write and/or modify programs written in job control language (JCL); knowledge of basic programming procedures sufficient to write and/or modify programs using Multi-Host Internet Access Portal. Knowledge of various utility software required performing hardware and software diagnostics; knowledge of the IMDS (Applicable to Non-AMC Gained AFRC Wings) standard and nonstandard computer operating rules, procedures, and techniques to resolve difficult operating problems in the Integrated Maintenance Data Systems (IMDS) data systems and Reliability Maintenance Management Information System (REMIS); knowledge of Maintenance concepts, data collection procedures, and other peculiarities of aircraft production; knowledge of production processing procedures and flow. Knowledge of computer equipment utilization options for processing each assigned program. Knowledge of recurring and production workload requirements; and knowledge of program documentation, terms and usage of system control language and run-sheet instructions in order to interpret repetitive and onetime processing requests. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B or J.D. if related in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of a PROGRAM ANALYST. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts. 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-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 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: * Knowledge of applied statistical, analytical, and presentation techniques and concepts. * Knowledge of computer systems management, data base management, network management, computer systems modification, and information analysis techniques. Ability to utilize computer equipment options for processing programs. * Knowledge of assigned equipment, maintenance concepts, data collection procedures, and other peculiarities of aircraft production. Knowledge of production processing procedures and flow. * Knowledge of the requirements, capabilities, and limitations of personal computers, related peripheral equipment, hardware and software interactions, and state-of-the-art data communications technologies to resolve technical difficulties related to user access. Ability to manage the small computer program to include hardware and software inventory, requisition, maintenance, program requirements, custodial duties, and security. * Skill in written and oral communications to effectively communicate with senior operations and logistics personnel. * Ability to plan, schedule, and take corrective action to meet workloads. 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 IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. 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 f