PROGRAM ANALYST

Program Analyst

As a PROGRAM ANALYST, GS-0343-10, the organizational location of this position is in the Operations Section at an Air National Guard Civil Engineer Squadron (CES). This is an Air National Guard Dual Status Technician position requiring military membership, compatible military skill assignment, and classification. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the subject matter expert in managing the unit PRIME Base Engineer Emergency Forces (BEEF) and Mobility programs which includes civil engineering (CE) unit activities. This position develops concepts, procedures, and systems necessary to implement the unit PRIME BEEF and Mobility Programs to include Air Expeditionary Force (AEF) deployment / CE management.

Plans, organizes, and manages the day-to-day activities of the civil engineer unit with regards to the PRIME BEEF and mobility programs for critical essential mission requirements. Manages deployment / contingency planning for mission accomplishments. Serves as the subject matter expert and consultant to the unit commander on all matters pertaining to the availability and management of CE administration and services, and PRIME BEEF and mobility programs impacting the unit. Develops goals and objectives and reviews and revises policies, procedures, mission objectives, and implements quality improvements. Plans work to be accomplished, set and adjusts priorities to meet organization and customer needs. Provides direction and advice regarding operating policies, procedures, and guidelines. Accomplishes CE administrative tasks. Evaluates requirements and balances organizational needs with overall mission requirements and available resources. Reviews available resources (i.e. personnel, equipment) and maximizes their use in support of the CES. Provides guidance on a range of operating and administrative issues. Identifies deficiencies and develops / implements plans for increasing mission readiness. Ensures the civil engineering unit meets requirements for wartime capability and / or AEF requirements. Identifies need for change in priorities and implements changes. Makes decisions on work issues and initiates necessary actions. Takes action to address and / or resolve daily operating problems / issues. Plans, efficiently organizes, and effectively manages the civil engineer administrative, PRIME BEEF, and mobility activities in compliance with guidance. Provides accurate guidance on a range of operating and administrative issues and resolves daily operating problems / issues.

Plans, organizes, and manages training opportunities and personnel development activities for the Civil Engineer Squadron to ensure mission readiness and professional growth of unit members. Manages Military Personnel (MILPERS) appropriation resourcing to support effective training programs and personnel development initiatives within the squadron. Reviews and validates Defense Travel System (DTS) authorizations for unit members to ensure proper funding sources, budget availability, and compliance with travel regulations prior to approval.

Manages the PRIME BEEF and Mobility programs for the CE unit. Evaluates the effectiveness of PRIME BEEF and mobility programs for the unit. Analyzes data and reports. Provides advice and technical guidance in all areas related to PRIME BEEF and Mobility. Reviews / approves and maintains a current file of PRIME BEEF and mobility plans. Prepares the unit for rapid deployment in support of plans for mobility, contingency, wartime operations, operations security, emergency response, support plans and programs, and exercises which provide training for unit members. Provides required support for all aspects of the Fire Protection Program to include O&M and RPA funding, equipment acquisition, equipment maintenance, protective clothing / devices, training aides, and PRIME BEEF and Mobility requirements. Analyzes the readiness capability of the unit through evaluation of training, equipment status, manning, and unit supervision. Reviews status of equipment and personnel assets for Status of Resource Training System (SORTS) reporting.

Procures, stores, and maintains mobility equipment and home station training equipment as required by specific Equipment and Supply Listing (ESL), and Allowance Source Codes (ASC). Manages unit deployable and home station equipment and supply program to include requisitions, inventories, turn-in and repair and maintenance of mobility equipment, tool kits, mobility bags, ammunition and home station training equipment. Directs and implements weapons, scheduled maintenance and serviceability checks of mobility equipment and Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory (PMEL) items IAW directives.

Other duties as assigned.