PROGRAM ANALYST

PROGRAM ANALYST

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): March AFB, California

Salary Range: $145180 - $188733 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 serve as program analyst for Mission Sustainment/Encroachment Management and Community Partnerships and planning, as advisor contributing leadership and expertise to the 452 Air Mobility Wing Commander, ensures DAF policies governing mission sustainment/encroachment and community partnerships are effective and sufficient.

Major Duties:

• Manages the Mission Sustainment, Encroachment Management, and Community Partnership Program for the Air Force Reserve utilizing asset management principles. Applies expert analytical and evaluative skills to determine the actions necessary to support the policies, plans, and budgets, in the areas of comprehensive planning to include compatible land use, encroachment mitigation for the entire installation complex and mission footprint, to ensure successful implementation of these programs. The incumbent administers a complex activity management planning process to develop unique funding solutions utilizing federal assistance and grants through outside agencies. Serve as the focal point for coordinating Air Force Mission Assurance enterprise planning, programming, budgeting, execution, and policy efforts. Directs course of action development and drives solutions, projects, and assessment reports to champion readiness improvement efforts. Provides the commander and HQ staff with sufficient instruction, materials, and guidance to make informed decisions to maintain comprehensive and effective mission assurance planning that enables Air Force mission essential functions (MEF) and capabilities supporting DoD strategic missions. Executes Portfolio Management Analysis. The incumbent is responsible for enterprise-wide Mission Capability Analysis that includes complex analyzation and centralized management of base and community challenges, requirements, projects, opportunities, or programs based on numerous key characteristics to ensure mission sustainability based on Air Force guidance in support of the mission. Identifies, prioritizes, and authorizes projects and programs to achieve specific strategic objectives to advance joint wing and community interests and gain access to federal funds to fill capability gaps. Integrates AF enterprise-wide mission sustainment/encroachment management and decision support based on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Targets & Measures (T&M) derived from strategic policy, guidance, and mission requirements. The incumbent utilizes AICUZ, mission sustainment risk reporting, Federal Aviation Administration master plans and community partner developmental initiatives to align installation requirements into a long-term plan and execution strategy. Maintain liaison with DoD, Military Components, Congress, all appropriate government agencies and private planning organizations, as well as state and local government agencies to implement the OSD Mission Sustainment/Encroachment Strategy and mitigation initiatives. Leads teams and working groups of cross functional disciplines engaged in developing and recommending proposals and implementation plans. Organizes team efforts, develops, and recommends proposals for improvement, resolves integration issues identified, and advocates program management concerns. Promotes interchange of information on requirements, capabilities, deficiencies, and technology applications. Represents the organization at executive levels within the Government and to contractor/industry representatives. Participates in conferences and meetings to deliver presentations on project/program status, accomplishments, challenges encountered and anticipated, support requirements, and the integration and advocacy of program and project objectives. Negotiates and resolves controversial issues, advocates proposals and recommendations, and reports on progress in resolving critical issues. Consults with managers and executives to influence future policies and initiatives from a program management perspective.

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-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of the concepts, theories, policies, and procedures of the following professional fields: Mission Sustainment including environmental, civil, mechanical, electrical, or general engineering, Community partnership and planning including Noise analysis and Air Installation Compatible Use Zones, Mission Assurance including security, protection, and risk-management countermeasures. To include comprehensive knowledge of a variety of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of program effectiveness and extensive knowledge and skills in analyzing and resolving conflicts in policy and program objectives and/or problems in very complex or controversial transactions involving complex negotiations. 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-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 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: 1. Knowledge of the concepts, theories, policies, and procedures of one or more of the following professional fields: - Mission Sustainment including environmental, civil, mechanical, electrical, or general engineering - Community partnership and planning including Noise analysis and Air Installation Compatible Use Zones - Mission Assurance including security, protection, and risk-management countermeasures 2. Knowledge of mission sustainment asset management principles, applicable public laws, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Department of Defense (DoD), and Air Force concepts, theories, policies, directives, and procedures. 3. Knowledge of planning, programming, and budgeting cycles, financial systems, and restrictions on the expenditures of funds. 4. Knowledge of Air Force and command program goals and objectives; the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones; and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions related to actual events. 5. Skill in identifying actual or potential problem areas, trends, and/or similar factors to improve Air Force program operations and management systems. 6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with senior officials from a broad array of activities, including federal and local government, and industry. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.8. Skill in researching, analyzing, interpreting, and applying rules, regulations, and procedures; identifying compliance issues; and in evaluating system safety, efficiency and effectiveness 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. Additional Conditions of Employment: Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. Lautenberg Amendment Statement: Position requires access to firearms. Persons convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence may not occupy this position in accordance with the Gun Control Act of 1968, as amended 30 Sep 1996. Employee must sign DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition. This position is designated as a key position IAW DoD Directive 1200.7 Duties of this position are essential to the accomplishment of wartime/contingency operations. Incumbent of key positions must be removed from their military recall status if alternatives for filling this position during an emergency are not available.

How to Apply: The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 11/28/2025 To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12838998 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: 2025-11-28