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PROGRAM ANALYST

Department of the Army • Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 • Posted 3 days ago

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The Program Analyst at the Department of the Army is responsible for determining the distribution of sustainment funding for the Army Reserve, analyzing new and proposed legislation and regulations, and serving as the Army Reserve Point of Contact for various defense programs. This role involves overseeing Program Objective Memorandum activities, reviewing and responding to budget decisions, and advising on the effectiveness and efficiency of cost management programs.

Responsibilities

  • Determine distribution of sustainment funding to Army Reserve Installations, Readiness Divisions and the US Army Reserve (USAR) centrally managed National Roofing Program (NRP) and Builder Inspection Program.
  • Provide advice to staff regarding the management of contracts.
  • Analyze new and proposed legislation and regulations to determine program requirements and impact and writes policy impacting Army Reserve facilities.
  • Serve as the Army Reserve Point of Contact for Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) Facility Sustainment Model which determines the Army Reserve’s Sustainment requirements.
  • Responsible for overseeing all Program Objective Memorandum (POM) activities to include briefing and presenting justification materials to chain of command.
  • Review and respond as necessary to Program Decision Memorands and Program Budget Decisions.

Qualifications

Required

  • One year of specialized experience at the senior command-level which includes planning, programming, budgeting, and execution of resources allotted.
  • Experience analyzing installation status report data.
  • Ability to recommend an approved, disapproved or modified budget request with justification.
  • Validating and defending command-level requirements.
  • Identifying and recommending solutions to systemic issues.
  • Advising on effectiveness and efficiency of cost management programs.
  • Experience in writing and implementing policy guidance for a command organization.
  • Preparing documents and presentations for senior command-level leadership.
  • Influencing guidance and policy decisions at a higher headquarters.

Full Job Description

DutiesDetermine distribution of sustainment funding to Army Reserve Installations, Readiness Divisions and the US Army Reserve (USAR) centrally managed National Roofing Program (NRP) and Builder Inspection Program.Provide advice to staff regarding the management of contracts.Analyze new and proposed legislation and regulations to determine program requirements and impact and writes policy impacting Army Reserve facilities.Serve as the Army Reserve Point of Contact for Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) Facility Sustainment Model which determines the Army Reserve’s Sustainment requirements.Responsible for overseeing all Program Objective Memorandum (POM) activities to include briefing and presenting justification materials to chain of command.Review and respond as necessary to Program Decision Memorandums and Program Budget Decisions.Requirements Conditions of EmploymentAppointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.Up to 25% TDY may be required. QualificationsWho May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying on Time-Limited Assignments
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience at the senior command-level which includes planning, programming, budgeting, and execution of resources allotted; analyzing installation status report data; recommending an approved, disapproved or modified budget request with justification; validating and defending command-level requirements, identifying and recommending solutions to systemic issues and advising on effectiveness and efficiency of cost management programs. Additional specialized experience in writing and implementing policy guidance for a command organization, preparing documents and presentations for senior command-level leadership, and influencing guidance and policy decisions at a higher headquarters. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service GS-13.
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:Budget AdministrationCommunicationsDecision MakingPerformance Management
Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-13).
Education
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience above in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualifications requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
Additional informationPosition may be filled as a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed (NTE) 13 months by a current permanent Army employee. Time-limited promotions may be extended up to a maximum of five years. Time-limited reassignments and changes to lower grade may exceed five years; however, return rights may be impacted.If applicable, returns rights may be negotiated upon selection. If return rights are approved, a return rights agreement/statement of understanding will be required to be completed prior to appointment.If you are an external status candidate (e.g. an applicant other than a current, permanent Army employee) that is eligible and would like to be considered for a term appointment not to exceed (NTE) 13 Months, you will need to apply to Announcement # CERE242505396979 at the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/803016700Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.One year trial/probationary period may be required.Direct deposit of pay is required.This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.This is a Comptroller Career Field (CF) 11 position.Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.Recruitment, Relocation or Retention incentives may be authorized. Help

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Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.