Program Analyst

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The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time Program Analyst, (NH-0343-03) at Kirtland AFB, Albuquerque, NM. This federal job offers a rewarding and exciting career with exceptional benefits. In this position you will Lead Critical Portfolios:
Oversee operational testing for advanced fighter and bomber aircraft, conventional and nuclear weapons, and emerging technologies. Deliver independent, objective evaluations on the combat effectiveness and suitability of systems before they ever hit the field. Influence Global Design:
Directly impact DoD acquisition decisions and shape the design of systems that our service members rely on daily.

SALARY RANGE: $76,463 - $118,204 per year without locality.

Relocation or recruitment may be authorized.

ABOUT THE AREA:
Trade city gridlock for a stress-free commute onto Kirtland AFB from the safe, family-first communities of Rio Rancho or the Northeast Heights. Albuquerque’s highly accessible housing market and New Mexico's exceptionally low property taxes will instantly stretch your federal paycheck further. Here, experience wholesome neighborhoods supported by top-performing schools. For relaxation, use your DoD civilian status to grab outdoor gear rentals from the base Force Support Squadron and head out to explore the breathtaking Sandia Mountains.

Elevate your family's quality of life with reduced daily stress and more time together where it matters most.

• 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), such as; 401(k) (Automatically receive 1% agency contributions and up to 5% matching)

This position can be closed at any time.

Serve as an Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center (AFOTEC) senior level Test Operations Analyst/Programs Manager applying military and operational test experience to lead, plan, coordinate, and manage mission support activities and reports on operational test activities during the design, development, production and fielding of Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition Category (ACAT) I, II, or DoD oversight major weapons systems.

This is a non-supervisory position.

Test & Eval, Acquisition Frameworks, Aviation & Weapons Systems, Advanced & Emerging Tech, OT&E, DoD 5000, TS/SCI Clearence, System Effectiveness, Fighter, Bomber, Platform Integration, Defense Acquisition University, F-35, B-21, 5th Gen.

• Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods and tools for the testing, assessment and evaluation of effectiveness measures and COIs for systems and programs including next generation aircraft, mobilization, armament, electronic warfare, rescue, special operations, airlift, C4
  
  ISR, Space, Missile, Missile Defense, or technology projects.
• Knowledge of DoD, Joint Service, Air Force, MAJCOM and program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness, suitability, and mission capability of assigned major defense acquisition programs; and the relationship of the various command entities involved in overall program planning and execution of military operations and evaluations.
• Knowledge of the relationship of military modernization planning operations to overall program planning and execution of operational test and evaluations.
• Knowledge of and skill in the application of Air Force military, air, space and cyberspace; operator/maintainer and operational test expertise as it applies to assigned programs.

• Must be able to obtain and…