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Summary
The primary purpose of this position is the primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Program manager responsible for performing the full range of analytical tasks relative to planning, programming and budgeting matters, technical studies, automation projects and statistical studies as they relate to the Air National Guard (ANG) Flying Hour Program.
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Duties
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• Develops, interprets, implements and reviews budget policies and procedures for the Air national guard Flying Hour Program.
• Performs ongoing evaluation and analysis of the execution in the planning, programming, and budget actions in support of major Air Force mission and operational plans.
• Actively participates in strategic planning to improve organizational direction and focus using strategic planning tools and techniques.
• Prepares and delivers oral presentations such as briefings, training sessions, consultations, and strategy sessions with other headquarters, staff service functions and activities, and field echelons and units, to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters, and convey i
• information relative to proposed changes in assigned program(s).

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security SECRET clearance.
• Position may perform other related duties as assigned.
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Employee may be required to work overtime.
• This is a Financial Management Level II Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NOAA) 2012, Public Law 11 2-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d. Incumbent shall comply with (Cont'd)
• (Cont'd) the requirements of this certification program.
• Position May perform other related duties as assigned.

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 Administration 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-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 (or higher) grade level or equivalent pay systems (may have been obtained in the federal service, military, or public sector). My experience includes Mastery of planning and executing the flying hour and non-flying hour supply and equipment programs at a high level of efficiency; and a thorough knowledge of ANG's Air Force Spares Requirement Review Board (SRRB) process. Mastery of advanced management and organizational' principles and practices and a comprehensive knowledge of planning, programming, and budgeting regulations, guidelines, and processes; and a thorough knowledge of Air Force's planning, acquisition, and management process to provide PPBS support to long-range Air Force plans such as war, mobilization, exercise deployment, and similar operations planning efforts. Comprehensive knowledge of the Federal, DOD, and Air Force planning, programming, and budgeting process (PPBS); and thorough knowledge of Air Force program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions as related to actual events.
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-12 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:

1. Knowledge of the management of the Air Force Stock Fund, primarily the relationship between planning and executing ANG flying hour programs and the operation of the supply and equipment programs managed through the Material Support Division and General Support Division.
2. Knowledge of the Department of Defense Planning, Programming, and Budgeting System (PPBS), and Department of Air Force policy, procedures, and schedules for developing Program Objectives Memoranda, Budget Estimate Submissions and Financial Plans; and methods for developing budget forecasts, cost projections, financial exhibits, unfunded requirements justifications, POM narratives,
   offsets and disconnects, rec lamas, and issue papers.
3. Knowledge of Air Force program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions as related to actual events.
4. Knowledge of the relationship of the various Air Force entities involved in overall planning and execution of military operations and evaluations, and the way the PPBS process supports them.
5. Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, draw conclusions, conduct analysis, devise recommended solutions, and package the entire process in briefings, papers, or reports suitable for top management use and decision-making.
6. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; negotiates complex Issues; and maintains good working relations.

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
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
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.
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