Term Management and Program Analyst Position at Air Force Civilian Service

About the Air Force Test CenterThe Air Force Test Center (AFTC) is where tomorrow’s Air Force is tested! Long considered the “Center of the Aerospace Testing Universe”, AFTC is truly where Air Force superiority begins. Home to many Aerospace establishments and records, AFTC remains the state-of-the-art leader in Aerospace testing, and provides the warfighter with cutting-edge technology. AFTC does not only celebrate its past, but we continue to lead from the front. Join our team today and make Aerospace history!About the RoleThe Air Force Test Center is looking for a Term Management and Program Analyst Position (NH-0343-03) to work at the 412th Test Wing, 412th Maintenance Group in the 412th Maintenance and Operations Flight’s Organizational Design and Improvement Office (412 MXG/MXOPO) at Edwards Air Force Base CA. The primary purpose of this position is to conduct studies in project areas, using analytical tools such as Benchmarking, Lean Depot Repair and Six Sigma systems, to improve processes or eliminate unnecessary procedures within the 412 Maintenance Group. Serves as team member within the Continuous Process Improvement Office overseeing and managing process improvement projects pertaining to aircraft maintenance and related staffing functions.APPLY NOW! THIS JOB CAN CLOSE AT ANY TIME!Location: Edwards, California, (Edwards Air Force Base)Typical 2024 salary range: $101,121 - $156,323 per year (includes locality)Telework Information: Up to 40% telework possible (must reside in local area)Travel Requirements: Up to 25% travel possibleTemp/Term Statement: This position has a 5-year obligation to support overseas return rights for previous employees. This makes this position a TERM position NOT to exceed 09/08/2027 but position may be extended or lead to a permanent position.Direct Hire Authority: NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members.Desired Skills: - 3-4 years of experience in development/application of manpower requirements, program objective memorandum and or Air Force Manpower Standards desired.- 3-4 years of data analysis experience with business, logistics, or maintenance (MX) in development, use, and reporting of metrics/measures is desired.- 3-4 years of experience in aircraft or equipment MX, test related logistics, acquisition, or professional MX certification program level 1 is desired.- 2-3 years of experience in development/use of information systems, dashboards or applications supporting development of management tools with MS Power tools.Major Duties: - Serves as a Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) team member, interacting independently and proactively with multiple organizations to facilitate organizational process improvement efforts.- Plans, conducts, and/or leads studies of current work processes to identify opportunities for efficiencies within functional areas.- Accomplishes analytical and modeling studies focused on reducing organizational inefficiencies and operational variances.- Develops and models alternatives for improved work processes, quantifying methods and procedures used to develop recommended improvements.- Recommends business process modifications and resource allocations to improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness.- Facilitates teams and provides just in time training for MX Units in continuous process improvement and application of AF Manpower Standards.- Works with process owners to ensure improvement and manpower efforts meet expected benefits without compromise to organizational mission requirements.- Researches, identifies and leverages industry best practices for Business, MX, Logistics, and Acquisition functions to support innovation and its implementation throughout the organization.- Develops efficiency-oriented business tools using advanced management concepts and industry information tools to support MX unit business functions.Qualifications/Requirements:- U.S. Citizenship - Obtain & maintain Security clearance (if applicable)- Travel up to 30-days per year- Top 4 job related KSAs from PRD- Knowledge and skill in the application of DOD, Joint, AF, and industry management/industrial engineering principles, concepts, and methodologies, as well as knowledge of qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques associated with continuous process improvement.- Knowledge of aircraft maintenance, modification and support activity's policies, procedures, and management practices in order to influence and direct the application of resources in the most effective and cost-effective manner in meeting organizational objects.- Knowledge and skill to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, draw conclusions, conceptualize, and devise innovative solutions to problems or changes in trends related to manpower and resource availability, utilization, and productivity.- Skill in computer system operation and use of standard office software (such as word-processing, spreadsheets, presentations, databases, and program management software), and statistical model and simulation software; ability to resolve difficult technical/management problems within a team environment and provide value added input.Air Force Civilian Service Employment Benefits:Paid Time Off:- 11 Federal Holidays off per year- Vacation time (Annual Leave) accumulates based on length of employment. Starts at 13 days (104 hours) per year and up to 26 days (208 hours) per year- 13 sick days per year (104 hours)Retirement:- Pension: Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)- 401K: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) available with up to 5% agency matchingHealth & Wellness:- Various Medical, Dental & Vision packages to choose from for entire family- Flexible Spending Account- Federal Long Term Care Insurance, and Life & Disability InsuranceWork/Life Balance:- Family and Medical Leave Act- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)- Flexible Work Arrangements (dependent on position)Career Development:- Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities- Career enhancement and promotion opportunitiesTo learn more about our benefits, please check out the AFTC Benefits Trifold at https://simplebooklet.com/230809aftcbenefitstrifold_v5_.Federal Resume Tips:https://afciviliancareers.com/PDF/FederalResumeWriting.pdfhttps://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Classification & Qualifications for Federal Government Employees:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/To receive additional information about current and future job openings with Air Force Civilian Service, please register at www.AFciviliancareers.com and click “Subscribe” in the top right corner.Please visit the Air Force Test Center job board to view other career opportunities:https://www.aftc.af.mil/About-Us/Jobs/Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.Air Force Test Center is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and is dedicated to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We recognize diversity encompasses many parts of one’s identity including but not limited to race, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability status, and veteran status. AFTC encourages ALL candidates to apply as our employees’ points of view are key to our success.#LI-DNI