Prevention Analyst

Be the force behind the force. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to empower the U.S. Air Force and Space Force to protect our nation's interests in air, space, and cyberspace. This is more than a job; it's a calling to serve.

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a full-time Prevention Analyst, GS-0101-12, to work at the Resilience Office of the 9th Reconnaissance Wing, Beale Air Force Base (AFB), Marysville, California.

Moving expenses may be paid

Salary Range: $99,218 – $128,987 based on experience

Depending on the type of position you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.

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Qualifications/Requirements

In this position, you will serve as the Prevention Analyst at an Air Force installation. Under the direction of the Integrated Prevention Chief, the Prevention Analyst leads collection, analysis, interpretation, and visual implementation of data for the installation Integrated Resilience Office. Responsible for data management and routine analysis used in program evaluation and public health research within their community. Supports prevention partners, leadership, and the general population with understanding self-directed harm and prohibited abusive or harmful acts from a public health perspective and establishing a culture of prevention. Maintains consistent and reliable information to inform decision-making, strategies, policy, and program evaluation. Collaborates and integrates primary prevention efforts in areas such as sexual assault, family violence (incl. intimate partner violence and child abuse and neglect), workplace violence (including sexual harassment, bullying and hazing), suicide, and alcohol and substance use/abuse/misuse prevention.

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Must be able to obtain & maintain a “Secret” Security clearance

Degree Requirements

At least a bachelor’s degree in a behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position.

OR

Combination of education and experience that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.

OR

Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required credentials for the position
• Incumbent must meet screening/suitability criteria listed in Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of the Air Force (DAF) guidance.
• Comprehensive and professional knowledge of laws, regulations, and policies as well as behavioral, social science and/or public health practices principles and theories relating to the prevention of violence, promotion of help-seeking, and resilience.
• Thorough knowledge of a wide range of delivery systems relating to violence prevention and the multiple uses of such systems.
• In-depth knowledge of DAF culture, military family dynamics, related professional fields, and a thorough knowledge of the DAF community and the unique challenges that DAF families face; or equivalent knowledge.
• Knowledge of quantitative techniques and methods used to develop, adapt, modify, and apply models to resolve problems or define and clarify alternative solutions to inform prevention efforts; ability to formulate and conduct assessments and evaluations to implement and monitor primary prevention plans.

Skill and ability to provide professional advisory services, develop and utilize appropriate data collection techniques and design, build, and use models and simulation techniques for prevention.

Ability to identify individual and community risk and protective factors in order to determine needed primary prevention activities to meet the needs of the base populace.

Highly Desired

• Knowledge and experience within primary prevention
• Master’s degree or higher in a behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Your application package (resume, supporting documents) will be used to determine your eligibility, and qualifications.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

U.S. Citizenship Required. Must Be Of Legal Work Age.

AFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer