The primary purpose of this position is to conduct comprehensive manpower and organizational analyses of a wide diversity of organizations. You will be responsible for studying the structure and/or function of organizations with interrelated work processes or functions to improve processes and maximize resource utilization, whilst preparing detailed plans and performing work measurement, methods and procedures, manpower requirement utilization, benchmarking and/or time engineered studies for substantive work processes and functions that are interrelated to improve production efficiency. This position will include designing, planning and facilitating Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) events, manpower assessments, management surveys, and research projects, providing advisory services of a wide variety on substantive issues with moderate scope, complexity and impact, assessing the overall effectiveness of program operations. You will also provide substantive management support services in the areas of strategic planning, alignment, program manpower cost analysis and annual and multi-year fiscal planning. You will be required to handle and safeguard sensitive information in accordance with applicable US and UK laws, rules and regulations. You may be required to travel by military and/or civilian aircraft and you may also be required to travel to the US or other countries, in the performance of official duties or attend necessary training. This position may also be coded as mission essential. You will be required to complete a 6-month probationary period. Overtime may be required, and you may be assigned other duties not included in this position description, but that are appropriate to the grade and skill set of the incumbent. Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Minimum Requirements:
1. PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M OR at least 1 year specialized experience at a lower grade (in a similar position).
2. Knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD), Joint Service and AF Management engineering, organizational and CPI principles, concepts, and methodologies.
3. Knowledge of process improvement techniques such as Lean Six Sigma, benchmarking, metric/statistical analysis, and process flow charting.
4. Skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques used to resolve complex problems of a broad range of functional areas related to CPI.
5. Ability and skills using PC to operate data management systems, requirements analysis, and data manipulation and extraction techniques.
6. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; skill in conducting interviews with employees, supervisors, and management officials at MAJCOM (Major Command) and HQ USAF (Headquarters United States Air Force) to obtain information about organizational missions, functions, and work procedures.
7. Ability to carry out and complete assignments involving complex work with diverse and dynamic groups by gaining their cooperation with tact, courtesy and diplomacy, and moving them towards ownership of their objective without imposing personal bias.
About Us:
U.S. Air Forces in Europe - United Kingdom (USAFE-UK), a forward detachment of USAFE, is headquartered at RAF Mildenhall, England, a premier employer of over 1,200 local national employees with a right to work in the United Kingdom. Our jobs range from Administrative; Logistics; Trade and Labor (Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC), electricians, plumbers, and general Maintenance); Civil Engineers, Lawyers, Doctors and Administrative and Management positions. The organization further serves as the focal point for overseas negotiations with His Majesty's government on a wide range of issues. Our team is dedicated to excellence, innovation, and the highest standards of operational readiness.
Also known as the 'Bloody Hundredth', conducts air refueling and combat support operations throughout the European and African area of responsibility. Directs reception and mobilizes for contingency operations. Base of support for four U.S. Air Force major command flying programs. Supports more than 8,300 military and civilian personnel, dependents, and retirees, to include U.S. Air Forces in Europe-United Kingdom, the 501st Combat Support Wing, 352nd Special Operations Wing, U.S. Army and five other partner units. Located at Royal Air Force Mildenhall in the United Kingdom, the 100 ARW is the only U.S. tanker wing assigned to Europe and Africa refueling U.S. and partner nation aircraft over a span of more than 20 million square miles employing the KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft. The wing also provides critical bridge, aerial medivac and cargo transport capabilities enabling U.S. forces to deploy around the globe in a moment's notice. The United States and the United Kingdom share a special bond nurtured over decades of commitment to our shared values of peace, security and prosperity. The depth of the US and the UK partnership will only grow as together we face the increasingly complex, high-end threats of today and tomorrow.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary: the starting salary for this position is £38,610.00 per annum
* Holiday: 25 days Annual Leave + UK Bank Holidays
* Paid Sick Leave
* Pension Scheme
* Free On-Site Parking
* Employee extras such as: Life Assurance scheme, Employee Assistance Program, Specialized Training, Development Opportunities, Fitness Facilities, Receive time off, cash, and honorary awards for significant contributions
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