Department of the Air Force

MANAGEMENT ANALYST

Westover Air Reserve Base, Massachusetts Full time

MANAGEMENT ANALYST

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): Westover Air Reserve Base, Massachusetts

Salary Range: $99992 - $129996 Per Year

Job 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 maintain an account of valid manpower requirements in compliance with resource allocation and organization policy and to conduct analysis evaluation and project management within the Manpower and Organization section assigned to the Force Support Squadron/Flight.

Major Duties:

  • Studies the structure and/or functions of organizations with interrelated work processes and functions and accurately advises or proposes solutions to improve processes and maximize mission accomplishment and resources utilization. Resolves complicated substantive problems affecting programs and requirements, and proposes new process flows, organizational structures, realignment of functions, and/or staffing levels to improve efficiency. Designs, plans, and conducts work measurement, methods and procedures, manpower requirements utilization and engineered time standards; reviews and implements changes to organization and resource controls/programs, and/or benchmarking studies of complex, interrelated substantive work processes or functions. Studies require significant adaptation of work methods and application of manpower/process standards. Serves as the installation manpower expert with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with MAJCOMs, other base organizations, senior leadership, squadron commanders, and representatives from other military services, Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, and related civilian organizations regarding services provided. Provides complex management support services in the areas of strategic planning alignment, program manpower cost analysis, annual/multi-year/long range fiscal planning (e.g., Defense Planning Guidance (DPG), Planning, Programming, and Budgeting System (PPBS) cycles), and development of annual work plan(s), and/or commercial activity for organization(s) whose operations are interrelated and unstable. Actively participates and facilitates management studies and strategic planning to improve organizational direction and focus using appropriate strategic planning tools and techniques.

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 applying management engineering analytical and evaluative methods and techniques for complex issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations, knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, instructions, policies, and precedents which affect the use of program and related support resources in the area studied, and skill in developing new or modified work methods, organizational structures, management processes, and/or program administration procedures. 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 Department of Defense (DoD), Joint Service and Air Force management engineering and organization principles, concepts, and methodologies. 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 data base management systems, requirements analysis, and data manipulation and extraction techniques. Ability and skill gathering, assembling, and analyzing facts; drawing conclusions; devising solutions to resolve complex problems of a broad range of functional areas; identifying changes and trends; and preparing and presenting briefings and reports. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; skill in conducting interviews with employees, supervisors, and management officials at MAJCOM and HQ USAF to obtain information about organizational missions, functions, and work procedures. 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. 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.

How to Apply: The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 12/01/2025 To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12840147 To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your Resume. If you submit more than one resume, only the most recent will be reviewed. The "most recent" is considered the resume with the latest timestamp. Resumes may not exceed two pages. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. Additional information on how to complete or update your resume may be located here. For qualification determination your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient, and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees may list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your name, first and last, MUST be included on your resume. 2. A complete Application Questionnaire 3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name. 4. Help recruiters find you. Make your resume and profile searchable, which means recruiters may contact you about possible jobs. Additional information may be located here. PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.

Application Deadline: 2025-12-01