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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 providing system analytics and execution for all officer promotion and special boards through the grade of major general; promotion and special boards for enlisted personnel to the grades of sergeant. Responsibilities As the program analyst, serves as the technical expert and administrator for the Selection Board Secretariat Support Branch, executes policy to ensure all board procedures and central board processes comply with legal and regulatory requirements. Provides operational and technical analysis for all Department of the Air Force officer promotion and selective continuation boards through the grade of major general, promotion boards for enlisted personnel to the grades of sergeant (USSF E-5), through chief master sergeant, and USAF/USSF force management boards, including RIF, SERB, ESERB, FSB, ERB and QFRB. Provides key services to improve program(s) execution and continuity of operations and/or influence policy changes regarding board program execution that typically involves long-range, highly complex, and often sensitive topics. Evaluates, develops, and makes recommendations concerning overall Selection Board Secretariat recorder training and development plans to support goals, and identify opportunities for program improvements Develops, interprets, and analyzes data extracts and reports from automated databases to provide advisory services to Selection Board Secretariat leadership on Title 10. U.S.C., the fundamental military personnel laws, principles, policies, methods and practices of the promotion system Trains and advises on the appropriate procedures for assessing, ranking and rating promotion eligible, breaking ties as appropriate, etc. Serves as Selection Board Secretariat program administrator for electronic Board Operations Support System (eBOSS) and acts as Secretariat focal point for infrastructure issues. Focal point for all secretariat promotion data support functions spanning across AFPC, USAF and USSF operations. Analyzes system interfaces and recommends appropriate system revisions and modifications to Selection Board Secretariat leadership. Provides technical advisory service on Promotion Recommendation In-Board Support Management (PRISM) Information System, Weighted Airmen Promotion System (WAPS), ARMS and PRDA software requirements to Selection Board Secretariat leadership for recommended system enhancements that support all officer and enlisted promotion boards for the Department of the Air Force. 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. 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 expertise in principles, practices, pertinent laws, regulations, and policies rated to officer and enlisted promotions, with an understanding of the critical relationships between subordinate and senior Department leaders to develop policy and procedures in accordance with public law, Department of Defense Instructions, and policies. Knowledge of, and skill in applying, military human resources practices and procedures involved in reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating past procedures, policies, and precedents regarding promotion boards, evaluation systems, and professional development (assignment) policies in order to provide advice to senior leaders, staff counterparts, board presidents, and board members. 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. 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 federal laws, executive orders, regulations, policies, directives, principles, and practices governing administration of Department of the Air Force Military Officer/Enlisted Promotion and Selective Continuation programs. Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for analyzing and measuring effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of administrative and technical programs and skill in conducting detailed analysis of complex work processes. Knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods, including a wide range of qualitative and quantitative techniques, plus an understanding of how regulatory programs are administered to measure compliance, assess effectiveness, identify deficiencies, analyze trends, and make recommendations for promotion administrative system enhancements and improvements of programs and the resolution of problems. Knowledge of past procedures and policies regarding USAF and USSF promotion boards, evaluation systems, and professional development (assignment) policies. Knowledge of organizational structures, missions, objectives, operating programs, key positions, and administrative policies and procedures across the Department of the Air Force to conduct ad hoc studies, identifying, considering, and recommending options for decision makers. These include the DoD organizational structure, key personnel, protocol and etiquette standards and procedures, and administrative policies and practices with regards to General Officer vacancy boards and Air National Guard Colonel Federal Recognition boards, and Air Force Reserve. Knowledge of the personnel data system requirement/change request process to support promotion system/board process changes on computer-generated products. Skill in communicating, both orally and in writing, to provide consulting to operating managers and other specialists; participates in team studies, negotiating complex, controversial issues; provide informational briefings to include options and recommendations to senior-level management; and establish and maintain effective and positive 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. ADDITIONAL CONDTIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Knowledge of those portions of U.S. Code, Title 10, Chapters 36, 38 and 87; DoD Directives 1332.41 (BCMRs); DoD Instructions 1320.04, 1320.08, 1320.13, 1320.14, and 6000.13; and AF Instructions 36-2501 and 36-2502 as pertains to officer/enlisted special board procedures, including the ability to apply AF Instructions 36-2504 and 36-2508 as they relate to contents of officer selection folders and senior noncommissioned officer promotion folders is highly desired. Knowledge of the Air Force Promotion Recommendation In-Board Support Management (PRISM) Information System, electronic Board Operating Support System (eBOSS), and Weighted Airmen Promotion System (WAPS) software applications used to support both officer and enlisted selection boards within the Military Personnel Data System is highly desired. 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 dated within 30 days 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. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.