Program Analyst (Title 32 National Guard)

Quick Facts

• National Guard Title 32 Dual Status Technician (Excepted Service)
• Program Analyst focused on Army National Guard aviation program planning, budgeting, analysis, and evaluation

Description

You will support the State Army Aviation Officer (SAAO) by analyzing and evaluating Army National Guard aviation programs for the state. The role includes funding analysis (Flying Hour Program, Counter-Narcotics Program, and Additional Flight Training Periods), review of obligations and expenditures, reporting and visualization of performance trends, and management information systems duties. You will also develop annual aviation budgets and coordinate aircrew school training requirements and placement based on guidance, quotas, and eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Analyze funding and effectiveness for Flying Hour Program (FHP), Counter-Narcotics Program (CNOPS), and AFTPs
• Conduct surveys, comparisons, and studies of aviation operations; identify deficiencies and high failure/man-hour consumption areas
• Review and analyze obligations and expenditures; prepare aviation summaries from subordinate Army Aviation Support Facilities (AASFs)
• Interpret reports and develop visual media for trends, performance status, capability, and management information
• Advise on manpower authorization imbalances using forecasting and statistical techniques
• Serve as management information systems manager for SAAO; recommend aviation automation systems architecture; monitor data between budget and automation
• Develop and manage the annual aviation program budget; review prior/current trends; forecast funding needs and recommend reprogramming actions
• Determine aircrew school training requirements as liaison across NGB, Department of the Army, aircraft manufacturing schools, and other DoD schools
• Develop training budget data and cost analysis for unit school proposals and the Synthetic Flight Training Simulator Program (SFTS)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• National Guard membership required; excepted service position requiring WV National Guard military assignment prior to effective placement
• U.S. citizenship required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a satisfactory security clearance; National Agency Check (NAC) completed prior to assignment (minimum)
• Federal employment suitability based on a background investigation
• Required to wear the military uniform
• Military grade eligibility within specified limits (minimum E5/WO1/CAPT; maximum E9/CW4/O4); rank must be included on your resume
• General experience demonstrating analytical ability, management knowledge, National Guard organizational knowledge, and computer/automation systems experience
• At least 1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-7 in applying management practices and analyzing/developing local policies/procedures
• Selective Service registration (if applicable), mandatory direct deposit, and successful completion of any required probationary period
• Professional relationship-building skills and willingness to work irregular/overtime hours as needed
• Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment compliance (no qualifying conviction)
• If using education to qualify: submit college transcripts/proof of degree

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government includes a comprehensive benefits package. Eligibility depends on the type of position held and whether the position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.