MANAGEMENT ANALYST.

Naval Intelligence Activity; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Naval Intelligence Activity in the National Capital Region seeks a qualified analyst to interpret, evaluate, and analyze manpower program appropriations, budgeting, and resource allocation aligned with Navy and DoD priorities.

The role requires collaboration with N99 RS managers and N1 requirements officers, preparing plans and positions for senior leadership decisions, and delivering high-priority reports under tight timelines. Strong manpower management and data analysis are essential.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower GS/GG-13 pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience.
• Experience interpreting, evaluating, and analyzing complex manpower program appropriations, programming, and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Interpret, evaluate, and analyze activity manpower program appropriations, programming, budgeting, and allocation of resources.
• Coordinate with N99 RS program managers and N1 requirements officers on Navy IW Enterprise billets.
• Prepare plans, recommendations, and positions for senior N99 leadership decisions.
• Gather, analyze, and synthesize manpower information for data calls and leadership decision-making.
• Identify discrepancies, resolve issues, and elevate unresolved items to Branch Heads as needed.
• Review and staff Manpower Change Requests (MCRs) and related decision documents to ensure accuracy.

Job description

Duties

• You will interpret, evaluate, and analyze activity manpower program appropriations, programming, budgeting, and allocation of resources consistent with the priorities and mission objectives of the Department of the Navy and the Department of War.
• You will monitor and coordinate with N99 resource sponsor (RS) program managers and N1 requirements officers on issues relating to Navy active and reserve Information Warfare Enterprise billets.
• You will prepare plans, recommendations, and activity positions regarding vital manpower information for use in senior N99 leadership decision-making.
• You will gather and analyze manpower information to support data calls, reports, and leadership decision-making, frequently under compressed timelines.
• You will locate discrepancies or inconsistencies, resolve and reconcile detected problems, and elevate unresolvable issues to Branch Heads or higher as needed.
• You will review, coordinate, and staff submitted Manpower Change Requests (MCRs) as a resource sponsor or stakeholder.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• You must obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance and access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). Failure to do so may result in the withdrawal of an offer or removal. Indicate the level and date of your clearance in your resume.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or pass the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• You must acknowledge in writing that you are accepting an appointment in the DCIPS (excepted service) which does not confer competitive status, prior to appointment.
• This position may require a 2-year DCIPS Trial Period.
• This position may require a polygraph examination.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS/GG-13) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing the following duties:

• Interpret, evaluate, and analyze complex activity manpower program appropriations, programming, and budgeting.
• Close collaboration with BSOs, N1 requirements officers, and N13 to successfully resolve structural imbalances between programmed resources and personnel authorizations.
• Formulate data-driven plans, activity positions, and strategic recommendations regarding critical manpower initiatives.
• Leveraged comprehensive expertise in the Total Force Manpower Management System (TFMMS) database, the Billet Change Request (BCR) process, and the PPB&E framework to execute high-level quantitative and qualitative data analyses defining complex program implications.
• Gather, analyze, and synthesize critical manpower information to deliver high-priority reports and support strategic data calls for leadership decision-making.
• Proactively audit records, resolve complex data discrepancies, and elevate unresolvable issues to Branch Heads to guarantee data accuracy.
• Maintain active liaison with professionals across multiple government agencies to resolve non-routine manpower issues and collaborate on the development of novel analytical tools, methodologies, and approaches for interagency resource conflicts.
• Review, coordinate, and staff Manpower Change Requests (MCRs) and Office of the Director of National Intelligence/OPNAV N1 Decision Documents to ensure accuracy of changes in manning structures.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:

Additional qualification information can be found from the following DON DCIPS policy website:

Additional information

This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. 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 to successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or final job offer 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.

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at:

During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and is referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

ICTAP does not apply to Excepted Service positions.

All Defense Intelligence positions under the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) are in the excepted service by specific statue, 10 U.S.C. 1601. This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status.

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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.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility 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.