PROGRAM ANALYST

This position is located in a State Headquarters directorate or division level office. The purpose of this position is to serve as the analyst and consultant for the management and administration of programs within the directorate or division. Serves as key coordination point for all program requirements.

This work requires knowledge of management principles, organizational theory and techniques of analysis. Knowledge of agency administrative guidance and operating procedures coupled with analytical ability is required to develop information required by the chief to determine feasibility and legality of proposed program and operational plans.

While this position is intended to assist mangers, it is not responsible for establishing policies or managing resources. The position requires a more narrowly defined focus of a specific functional area, i.e., personnel, logistics, training, operations, etc.

Incumbent performs duties necessary to accomplish program analyst functions and provide for customer services in support of programs essential to state Army or Air National Guard daily readiness missions. Reviews, evaluates and analyzes obligations and expenditures.

Prepares directorate or division summaries from reports submitted by Major Subordinate Commands (MSC)*.

Summarizes and interprets significant data collected and relates this data to the organizations program actions; identifies and analyzes deficiencies in resource consumption, training, workload and scheduling, and evaluates deviations from standards, plans, and estimates to determine cause and impact on missions.

Assists management in interpretation and utilization of reports and information provided. Develops various visual media to present trends, performance status, capability and related management information.

Aids functional areas in identifying areas of record documentation and procedures that can be streamlined, combined or improved and initiates methods to operate under the new or revised system. Implements management control plans. Provides recommendations to subordinate organizations for proper management of programs.

Recommends funding allocations and monitors expenditure to ensure allocations are being utilized as planned and are not being exceeded. Adjusts allocations as needed. Report expenditure status to management and National Guard Bureau (NGB) as required. Based on budget guidance received from higher headquarters, develops an annual budget.

Military Grades: Officer (O-3 and below), Enlisted (E-5 to E-7) SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess 1-year specialized experience, education, or training equivalent to at the GS-07 level. Experience, education, or training which has provided application of practices, theories, techniques, and methods of management. Experience analyzing, interpreting, and developing policies and procedures of local management.