Program Analyst

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Program Analyst (NH-0343-03) to work at USSTRATCOM/J87 at Offutt Air Force Base, Located in Bellevue, Nebraska.

In this position you will analyze, evaluate issues, develop recommendations, and determine necessary policies, regulations, directives, doctrine, and procedures in support of major command program(s). Supports development of Commander, USSTRATCOM (CDRUSSTRATCOM) Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) and Joint Capability Integration and Development Systems (JCIDS) submissions, major Defense Acquisition programs, and Congressional analyses. Additionally, supports air-delivered platforms, associated weapons, command and control (C2) architectures, and enabling capabilities/technologies development, modernization, recapitalization, force management, and analysis to include integrating, coordinating, prioritizing, and advocating for USSTRATCOM future concepts, mission capability needs, and weapon system development that directly affects the Department of Defense (DoD), United States Air Force (USAF), the air-delivered nuclear enterprise, and supporting inter-agency organizations.

This is a Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) position.

This position can close at any time. Apply Now!

Salary Range is $89,507 - $138,369 Annually based on experience.

Military retirement is non-taxable in Nebraska.

Relocation Allowance may be authorized.

AFCS Benefits

Paid Time Off:

• 11 Federal Holidays each year
• 13 sick leave days earned per year (accumulative)
  
  

Paid Vacation Time

• 13-26 days per year based on length of employment
  
  

Health Insurance

• No waiting period to qualify for you and your family
  
  

Retirement

• Immediate coverage by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
• Basic Benefits Plan
• Social Security
• Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), similar to a 401(k) (Automatically receive 1% agency contributions and up to 5% matching)
• U.S. Citizenship
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
• Position is designated special-sensitive and requires a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed. Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret w/SCI clearance.
• This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions present a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. It is required that you (a) refrain from the use of illegal drugs and (b) if requested, submit to urinalysis testing. May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
• Nuclear and/or air-delivered experience is preferred but not essential.
• Employee needs to obtain and maintain approval to access the portfolio of Special Access Programs required to perform daily duties. Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
  
  

Recruitment Knowledges, Skills, And Abilities (ksa)

• Expert knowledge regarding air-delivered capabilities operations, logistics, planning, and/or developmental activities to inform program required capability development, and assess adequacy of program plans.
• Knowledge of bombers, bomber weapons (nuclear and conventional, kinetic and non-kinetic), tankers, C2 architectures, and enabling capabilities/technologies along with an understanding of supporting test and evaluation programs and processes to include nuclear hardening, war gaming, and outdoor test range capabilities.
• Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to participate in the assessment and improvement of command level plans and programs for conducting major operations such as: advocating future concepts; mission capability needs; PPBE; JCIDS; acquisition; special operations, Program review, and System Requirements Review.
• Knowledge of USSTRATCOM program goals, objectives, and operational plans and associated processes; the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones; methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions related to actual events; and the relationship of the various command entities involved in overall program planning and execution of military operations and evaluations.
• Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies to evaluate an assigned program’s effectiveness and efficiency, preparing solutions to resolve substantive problems, and the ability to communicate findings to senior leaders.
• Ability to plan, organize, and negotiate effectively with senior analysts and management for the identification, consideration, and resolution of issues that involve substantial resources and require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relationships.
  
  

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents) will be used to determine your eligibility, and qualifications. .

Click the apply button to complete an application and upload your two-page resume to comply with the Merit Hiring Plan (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50).

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. .

U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal work age. AFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.