Program Analyst

Summary

This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity. The incumbent will be responsible for for conducting a range of analyses using diverse methods and procedures to impact financial and accounting systems. They plan and execute analyses across various areas, focusing on work processes and operational practices with long-term effects on the Department of Defense (DoD).

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Duties

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As a Program Analyst at the GS-0343-11/12/13 some of your typical work assignments may include:

GS-11:

• Performs detailed analyses of financial systems and operational practices, recommending process improvements and solutions to resolve complex travel-related problems.
• Researches and evaluates all DoD travel programs (e.g., temporary, permanent, special) to recommend policy simplifications and cost-saving initiatives based on data analysis.
• Participates in the development and implementation of DoD travel policies and regulations, analyzing payment data to identify compliance trends and prevent improper payments.
• Leads special projects and long-term studies on major mission programs by developing detailed plans and evaluation criteria to address complex issues.
• Serves as a program analyst liaison with DoD Components and external federal agencies (GSA, OPM, IRS), representing the DTMO on various committees and working groups to resolve policy issues.

GS-12 :

• Conducts broad analyses of financial systems and work processes, developing solutions and new procedures to resolve unusual problems and accommodate changing technology across DoD Components.
• Applies expert knowledge of travel policies to research, evaluate, and develop recommendations for policy simplification, cost-saving initiatives, and the prevention of improper payments.
• Leads complex and sensitive special studies on major mission programs, establishing goals, evaluation criteria, and new techniques to satisfy broad policy and technical requirements.
• Develops and coordinates DoD travel policy, regulations, and financial management requirements with internal and external stakeholders, including OMB, GSA, and Treasury.
• Serves as a key liaison with all DoD Components and external federal agencies, representing the DoD on government-wide committees to negotiate policy consensus and resolve implementation issues.

GS-13:

• Leads highly complex analyses of DoD-wide financial systems and operational practices, developing innovative solutions and establishing new procedures to resolve critical, long-range challenges.
• Serves as a senior subject matter expert, directing research and data analysis to develop, simplify, and implement DoD travel policies that generate significant cost savings and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Directs sensitive, complex, and long-term special studies on major DoD mission programs, independently making decisions and implementing new methods to satisfy broad policy and technical requirements.
• Initiates and directs the development of DoD travel policy, negotiating resolutions with senior officials from OMB, GSA, and Treasury to build consensus on potentially controversial new policies.
• Acts as the senior liaison and primary representative for the DTMO to high-level managers across DoD and external federal agencies, ensuring policies align with statutory requirements and representing DoD interests on government-wide committees.

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Conditions of employment

• Selection below the GS-13 level is developmental. The incumbent may be noncompetitively promoted to the GS-12 or 13 level, without further competition once time-in-grade, training, performance, and other requirements of the higher grade level are met
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-11, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service:

• Using established joint travel regulations and policies to answer routine travel questions.
• Gathering and compiling data from prescribed sources to support program analysis.
• Identifying and documenting straightforward discrepancies between data and established procedures; and 4) Communicating factual information to team members and supervisors.

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B. Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree;

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C. You have some specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and you have more than one year but less than two years of education as described in B. You have computed the percentage of the requirements that you meet, and the total is at least 100%. (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the first year by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.)

You may qualify at the GS -12, if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service:

• Applying established travel policies, regulations, or procedures to answer inquiries and provide guidance to stakeholders.
• Assisting in or conducting analyses of program data to identify trends and support recommendations for process improvements.
• Gathering and analyzing program data to monitor compliance and identify discrepancies for review; and 4) Working with team members and internal stakeholders to resolve routine policy questions or procedural issues.

You may qualify at the GS -13, if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service:

• Analyzing and interpreting travel policies, regulations, or procedures to implement programs or provide guidance.
• Conducting research or special studies on program effectiveness, compliance, or efficiency to develop recommendations for leadership.
• Analyzing quantitative data to identify trends, compliance issues, or opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Collaborating with internal or external stakeholders to develop, implement, or resolve issues related to policies and procedures.

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 0343 series.

Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims.

All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

Foreign education may be qualifying if a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign education programs has deemed the foreign education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program or a U.S. accredited college or university has given full credit for the foreign courses.

Unofficial transcripts from U.S. Department of Education accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions listing your name, the name of the school, the date and degree awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned are acceptable for the application process. If selected, official transcripts are required before a firm job offer is made. A photocopy of your degree/diploma is not acceptable.

When relying on foreign education, submit transcripts and a copy of the equivalency evaluation results letter with a course-by-course listing. Documents must be in English or include an English translation. The hiring employer for this position does not evaluate degrees from foreign colleges or universities. For further information, visit: Foreign Education

Additional information

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs : This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information:

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities : For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:

Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A

Special Hiring Authority for Veterans

Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses

Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see

The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.

NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.

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Re-employed Annuitant: This position Does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at:

• GS-11: $85, 447 - 111,087
• GS-12: $102,415 - 133,142
• GS-13: $121,785 - 158,322

Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).

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.

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