Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. Responsibilities Primary Purpose of this position is: To serve as a Program Analyst on the Human Capital Design team and as a designer and strategic technical analyst in the Human Capital Design Division of Design Blueprint. Responsible for leading and facilitating the analysis and expression of the Total Force Human Capital component of the Design Blueprint supporting senior leader decisions regarding effective posture and utilization of AF Total Force Human Capital in the future. Develops, supports, and synchronizes strategies related to Total Force Human Capital Management and ensures congruence with Air Force Strategic Planning System processes and products, and other senior leader guidance. Program Management Analyst charged with full technical responsibility for planning, analyzing, or evaluating the risks, benefits, costs, and implications of formally integrating personnel and resources across all Air Force mission areas and all Air Force components in diverse unit organizational concepts on behalf of the Secretary and Chief of Staff of the Air Force to support senior leader and Major Command Human Capital force mix planning decisions. Leads, coordinates and supports efficiency analyses and force composition Human Capital analyses to support Design Blueprint force mix planning decisions. Maintains a continuous liaison with other Air Staff, other service headquarters counterparts, and DOD offices to integrate Air Force SPPBE support actions. 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. Management and Program Analysis Series 0343 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 expert knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for assessment and improvement of critical plans and programs for participating in or conducting strategy initiatives. Mastery of, and skill in applying, analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the future operating environments and military capabilities. Knowledge and skill in the application of mathematical and statistical analysis and various cost analysis techniques to lead or conduct specialized and individual economic, organizational, logistics, or manpower studies/analyses and the ability to teach personnel these techniques. Knowledge of military command structure, missions, strategy, and organizational relationships, the sequence and timing of key events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions as related to actual events. Knowledge of the SPPBE process and all procedures, and schedules for developing Plans, Program Objective Memoranda, Budget Estimate Submissions and Financial Plans in support of the organization. Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies, understanding military organizations and manpower, understanding complex legal and regulatory matters, and developing solutions to problems and issues associated with strategy, concepts, and technology. 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-14 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 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 a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to participate in the development, assessment, and improvement of Air Force-wide planning, concepts, and staff functions as they pertain to human capital management in the areas of talent management such as manpower analysis, recruiting, competency models, skills gaps and analysis, force development and training and other areas of human capital planning. Knowledge of the Air Force Strategic Planning System, as it relates to Air Force goals, objectives, and capabilities; perspectives on the present and future international security environment; and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of Air Force and DoD strategy. Skill in organizational management processes, designing and conducting comprehensive studies, and preparing solutions to resolve substantive problems and issues of strategy, concepts, and technology in future operating environments. Ability to lead individuals and simultaneously manage multiple projects. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, to negotiate complex issues, and to maintain good working relationships. 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 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 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 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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