Management and Program Analyst

Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following: Plan, coordinate, and execute high-visibility, cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives across WHS, Boards, Commissions, and Task Forces; develop milestones, project schedules, and risk tracking frameworks to ensure alignment with organizational strategic objectives.

Research, analyze, and synthesize complex qualitative and quantitative data-including legislative actions, performance metrics, and IG Hotline trends-to author decision papers, executive summaries, talking points, and briefings that advise senior leadership on resource allocation and operational strategy.

Establish and facilitate enterprise working groups, stakeholder forums, and listening sessions across DoD components, Congress, and executive leadership; track stakeholder feedback to eliminate operational bottlenecks and drive continuous business process improvements.

Develop and apply quantitative and qualitative evaluation models, analytical frameworks, and measurement tools to assess the effectiveness, reach, and impact of enterprise strategic communications, outreach campaigns, and leadership messaging.

Serve as a technical advisor and Reviewing Official for Defense Travel System (DTS) vouchers; coordinate multi-functional logistics (facilities, travel, HR, security) for high-visibility customers; and enforce rigorous quality control and branding standards on all outgoing enterprise deliverables.

In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.

You may qualify at the GS-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your experience: Planning, coordinating, and managing complex, cross-functional projects or programs from initiation through completion, including developing milestones, schedules, and tracking deliverables; and Conducting qualitative and quantitative program evaluations, performance studies, or data analyses to identify operational gaps and recommend process improvements to leadership; and Preparing executive-level decision papers, briefings, reports, or standard operating procedures (SOPs) to advise leadership on organizational strategy, program performance, or resource allocation.

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.

All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume. Your resume may not exceed two (2) pages. For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume.

If a determination is not able to be made about the duration of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration.

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A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service.

This "certification" must include your rank, dates of active duty service, type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable), and date any terminal leave will begin. It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters.

Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible". Members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if they are on terminal leave.

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If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.