Management and Program Analyst

US Office of the Secretary of Defense; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Office of the Secretary of Defense seeks a Program Analyst at the GS-14 level to evaluate enterprise information technology and manpower data systems within the MMO. You will support program life cycle activities, budget execution, and risk management, contributing to performance oversight and acquisition planning.

The role emphasizes analytical rigor, documentation of qualifications, and adherence to federal standards. Strong communication and teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience evaluating programmatic effectiveness and enterprise IT or manpower data systems.
• Experience with risk assessment and audit readiness.
• Understanding of program management and contracting principles.

Skills

Program analysis

Data systems

Budget execution

Risk management

Tools

Integrated master schedule

Life cycle cost estimate

Acquisition plans

Job description

This position is located in the Office of the Secretary of War, Office of the Director of Administration and Management, Organizational & Management Policy Directorate, Manpower Management Office (MMO). The MMO oversees the Fourth-Estate Manpower Tracking System (FMTS) program, which serves as the authoritative manpower data system of record supporting the management of organizational structure and manpower resources.

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

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/management-and-program-analysis-series-0343/

You may qualify at the GS-14 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:

• Evaluating the programmatic effectiveness, operational performance, or strategic alignment of enterprise information technology or manpower data systems while supporting financial planning and budget execution across the program lifecycle.
• Applying analytical methods required to assess risk management framework and audit readiness form a programmatic oversight perspective.
• Applying knowledge of program management, contracting and acquisition principles, tools and techniques to include program management plans, integrated master schedules, life cycle cost estimate, and acquisition plans.

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.

Read more about what should I include in my federal resume at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include

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DOW PPP candidates using Application-Based Procedures:

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: Military Spouse Preference applicants, must be selected and placed at the highest grade level for which they have applied and been determined best qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD-3145-4) dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Spouse Preference.

Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD-3145-3) to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician preference.

Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians Receiving Disability Retirement PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians receiving disability retirement PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD-3145-2) to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability preference.

Retained Grade PPP Eligible: Retained Grade PPP applicants, must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD-3145-1) to verify your eligibility for Retained Grade preference.

All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.