Summary To find additional information on "What Is DHA" and to view and/or apply to current DHA opportunities listed on Air Force Civilian Service's "Direct Hire Job Board", please click here. In this position you will manage the integrated maintenance production and management information systems. Develop and utilize automated products and solutions to provide meaningful weapons systems data enabling senior maintenance managers to make sound decisions to improve unit performance. Responsibilities For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. Research and compare historical performance and initiate special studies using operations research, process improvement, or applied statistical methods. Manage Maintenance Information Systems such as Integrated Maintenance Data System or Field Maintenance Command & Control (FMxC2/G081) for system access, troubleshooting customer issues, or system security. Author data retrievals and extraction of data from information systems for transformation in office automation applications. Languages include Structured Query Langue, InfoAssist+, Visual Basic, and Powershell. Collects, reviews, and analyzes maintenance, production scheduling, supply, training, and quality assurance data for trends and defects. Performs independent research and analysis on complex problems and leverages technical skills to identify effective solutions that cover a wide range of mission or organizational needs. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Management and Program Analysis Series positions located here GENERALIZED EXPERIENCE: Three years of progressively responsible experience, 1 year of which was equivalent to at least GS-4, that demonstrates the ability to: Analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions; Plan and organize work; and Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Such experience may have been gained in administrative, professional, technical, investigative, or other responsible work OR EDUCATION: The successful completion of a 4-year course study leading to a bachelor's degree. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: An equivalent combination of successfully completed, qualifying education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements. General experience directly related to the work of the position may be used to meet the requirements of this position. Education in excess of a post-high school education may be used to qualify applicants for the NH-02 level. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Comprehensive knowledge of Integrated Maintenance Data Systems (IMDS) and the CAMS-FM ( for Mobility)/GO81 information systems. Ability to communicate, both orally an in writing, to gain cooperation from others through tact, courtesy, and diplomacy. Ability to research, analyze, interpret and apply rules, regulations and procedures summarizing results and making appropriate recommendations. Knowledge to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, draw conclusions, conceptualize, and devise innovative solutions to problems or changes in trends related to resource requirements, availability, capability, and utilization. Ability to develop and utilize programming, query language or data mining, and appropriate data collection techniques. Desired Skills: 4 years of experience in MS Excel, and other MS Office Apps 4 years of experience with Integrated Maintenance Data System and Field Maintenance Command and Control (FMxC2/G081) systems 4 years of maintenance management analysis (2R0) experience desired 4 years of data visualization, report writing, and presenting briefings 4 years of experience in ops research, applied statistics, or process improvement 4 years of database customer support, ideally Air Force Maintenance Systems Education Additional Information Please note: Positions in this field/series may or may not be available, depending on current manning. For the most up-to-date notifications on available positions, we recommend candidates subscribe and complete their profile here, indicating their position and location preferences. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. 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 matching Health & Wellness: Various Medical, Dental & Vision packages to choose from for entire family Flexible Spending Account Federal Long Term Care Insurance, and Life & Disability Insurance Work/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 opportunities 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.