MANAGEMENT ANALYST - DIRECT HIRING AUTHORITY

MANAGEMENT ANALYST - DIRECT HIRING AUTHORITY

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio

Salary Range: $92841 - $143523 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 conduct comprehensive manpower and organizational analyses of a wide diversity of organizations, functions, and work processes and provide management consultant services to improve mission effectiveness, resource efficiency, and resource savings.

Major Duties:

• Provides systematic application of management analysis concepts, techniques, methodology, and other professional skills required for developing and validating command organizational concepts and procedures. Provides systematic application of advanced management analysis concepts, where required, in the areas of program cost analysis, annual and multi-year fiscal planning, development of annual and multi-year fiscal planning (e.g., Defense Planning Guidance (DPG), Planning, Programming, Budgeting System (PPBS) cycle, etc.), development of annual work plan(s), and/or commercial activity for organization(s) whose operations are interrelated and fairly stable. Conducts, advises, evaluates and promotes DoD, Air Force, and Manpower programs as assigned, e.g. Competitive Sourcing, Re engineering and Performance Management, Wartime/Contingency Management, Foreign Military Sales, MPES/UMD Management, Productivity Programs, and recognition programs. Carries out all Command-level manpower analyst responsibilities related to the assigned project/program. Prepares required correspondence and documentation, e.g., letters, reports, staff studies, background papers, implementation plans, and Programming Plans (PPlans). Prepares and provides oral presentations such as briefings, training sessions, consultations, and conferences.

Qualifications: Experience requirements are 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 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience in implementing advanced management analysis concepts including cost analysis and developing annual work plans, manpower standards and requirements, and providing support services in the areas of program analysis, planning, program, and budgeting systems. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. 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 and skill in the application of DoD, Joint, and AF management engineering principles, concepts, and methodologies and appropriate financial management and manpower directives, concepts, procedures, guidance and policy. Knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration and resolution of issues or problems concerning efficiency and effectiveness of program operations to devise organizational structuring options for complex, diverse organizations. Knowledge of the organization, programs, missions, functions, and manpower resource management principles and techniques of Air Force organizations. Skill in conducting interviews with supervisors and employees to obtain information about organizational missions, functions and work procedures. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to gain cooperation from others through tact, courtesy and diplomacy. Ability to access or locate information through the use of a personal computer and software programs. 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 06/19/2026 To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12893253 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. OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS: Performance Appraisals for Current Federal Civilian Employees - Most recent performance appraisals (dated within last 3 years) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable. Awards for Current Federal Civilian Employees - List any awards received within the last 3 years on the resume. Note: Applicant must not submit award Notification of Personnel Actions (SF50s). 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: 2026-06-19