Management and Program Analyst

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Duties

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• Serves as a subject-matter expert on budget formulation and execution for the assigned activity in the Headquarters, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Chief of Staff (CoS), Business Management Office.
• Performs highly complex assignments as Senior Program Analyst involving major fiduciary responsibilities such as operating as Funds Holder for the Director's Staff Group, budget projects, programs and operations.
• As a Senior Management and Program Analyst, performs a wide range of professional, technical, administrative, and analytical duties connected with the formulation, justification, presentation, execution,
• And review of the CoS Portfolio program budget.
• Analyzes budgetary impact of new or revised legislation, policies, and procedures. Provides oversight of and support for a full range of budget functions.
• Develops long-range multi-year financial management plans for CoS Portfolio work programs.

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Security Requirements: Non Critical Sensitive with Secret Access
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Bargaining Unit Status: Yes
• Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See for more information.

Qualifications

To qualify for a Management and Program Analyst, your resume and supporting documentation must support:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-13 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes:

• Resolving critical problems or issues related to component or cross component policy development and application.
• Presenting, justifying, and defending budget increases before high-level and Senior Management.
• Providing interpretations of broad legislative, regulatory, and policy guidance for application to the Portfolio budget plans, policies, and recommendations.
• Performing a wide range of professional, technical, administrative, and analytical duties connected with the formulation, justification, presentation, execution, and review of the Portfolio program budget.
• Applying expert knowledge of budget and program principles, policies, procedures, concepts, standards, terminology, financial management, and business operation systems to execute assignments and projects, resolve issues, and provides authoritative financial analysis to leadership and senior government officials.

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.

To be found well-qualified as an ICTAP, applicant must have experience such as: Formulating, presenting, and executing complex, national-level budgets; Analyzing and evaluating organizational programs, manpower, and procurement actions to improve effectiveness, justify multi-year expenditure plans, and align resource allocation with higher-level strategic objectives;Interpreting and applying appropriation law to resolve unprecedented financial issues and ensure strict legal compliance; Leading and directing collaborative study teams, serving as a strategic liaison, and providing authoritative written and oral briefings to senior leadership on the allocation, distribution, and expenditure of agency funds.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

As required by 5 C.F.R. § 302.106, DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. § 1194).

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Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at:

Drug-Free Workplace Policy

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing.

Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.

The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids.

ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law, Marijuana is illegal .

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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.

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