Summary The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a management analyst for the Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Directorate of Personnel. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. Responsibilities Develops and interprets policies while providing subject matter expertise for programs. Manages Reserve Program Element Monitor (PEM) Activities. Provides technical guidance to Directorate Program Element Monitors (PEMs) on how to interpret data and organize and assemble program numbers to change personnel strengths in AF Reserve Program Element Codes (PECs). Provides complex management support services for an organization whose operations are interrelated. Evaluates the impact to workforce strategies and programs based on changes in regulatory and legislation requirements, long range program goals, and other critical factors to ensure mission accomplishment. Participates in costing exercises and POM development. Leads the AF/REP staff in participating in internal Air Force (AF) and AF Reserve costing exercises that are based on changes in Reserve Personnel Appropriation (RPA) funding, or end strength authorizations, and Total Force AF personnel and training activities. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Administrative and Management Positions for 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 comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the Department of Defense (DoD) and Air Force (AF) Strategy, Planning, and Programming Process (SP3) process, including knowledge of the Congressional budget process and thorough and detailed understanding of Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), and OMB personnel resource directives and regulations. Knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, policies, and precedents as well as budget, budget priorities, impact priorities, and Human Capital Management (HCM)-related data and IT systems which affect HCM strategy, policies and programs and the functions under study. Detailed knowledge and understanding of roles and functions of personnel resource managers at Head Quarters (HQ) United States Air Force (USAF)/RE, HQ AFRC, and HQ ARPC. Detailed knowledge of the Corporate Structure, including the relationship between the PEMs, Resource Panels, Teams, Groups and the Air Force Board. Knowledge of an extensive body of civilian and military active component and reserve component, and civilian HCM rules, strategy, procedures, and operations sufficient to provide advice to management on a variety of HCM issues. 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: KSAs: Extensive knowledge related to policies, practices, regulations, and laws concerning civilian and military total force (active, Guard, Reserve, civilian) workforce management and administration as they relate to human resources management, including accessions, assignments/relocation, force development, education and training, sustainment, data support, foreign officer exchange programs, Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA), Air Reserve Technician, Special Awards and Trophies, Awards and Decorations and resource management. Knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of the Air Force and Air Force Reserve, and organizations that govern, interface with and/or influence utilization of human resources. Knowledge of the Department of Defense Strategy, Planning, and Programming Process (SP3), and related Air Force policies, procedures, and schedules for developing Program Objective Memoranda (POM), Budget Estimate Submission (BES), and Financial Plans in support of major war, mobilization, and other contingency and operational plans. Skill in analyzing issues and formulating solutions to issues that often have very high visibility. Ability to manage several priorities, many of which have CSAF, Secretary of the Department of the Air Force (SECAF) and AF/RE interest, and adjust workload and priorities as needed. Ability to communicate well both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with accuracy. Ability to deal with others in situations that requires utmost tact and diplomacy. Ability to evaluate and assess program effectiveness in all echelons of command, prepare reports on accomplishment of program objectives, support a detailed integration effort, and develop recommendations while representing a wide variety of viewpoints. 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 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. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.