Management and Program Analyst.

Defense Logistics Agency; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Logistics Agency in Arlington, VA seeks a Management and Program Analyst to lead the Task Force Support Office's Human Capital Program strategy and alignment of HR assets with organizational plans and operations.

The role requires senior advisory duties to the Support Division Chief and TFSO Director, addressing complex administrative and human capital management issues, workforce development, budgeting, and organizational structure.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level for GS-13, or GS-13 level for GS-14.
• Creditable specialized experience includes: researching best practices for human resources programs; supporting crisis management and data collection for human capital projects; analyzing and evaluating major administrative aspects of human capital management.
• Experience must meet regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement.
• Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
• Requires Top Secret clearance with SCI and SAP access; suitability/fitness determinations required.

Responsibilities

• Leads the TFSO’s Human Capital Program strategy development and implementation and oversees alignment of human resource assets with organizational plans and operations.
• Serves as senior policy advisor to the Support Division Chief and TFSO Director and supports personnel management and administration of human capital goals.
• Addresses complex administrative and human capital management issues such as workforce development, succession planning, and resource allocation.
• Performs long-range planning of organizational strategies related to administrative operations, recruitment, staffing, budgets, and structure.
• Researches and develops new or improved business practices and program evaluation plans.

Job description

Duties

• If selected at the GS-13 level, duties will be performed in a developmental capacity
• Leads Task Force Support Office’s (TFSO) Human Capital Program strategy development and implementation and oversees alignment of human resource assets with organizational plans and operations.
• Serves as the senior policy advisor to the Support Division Chief and TFSO Director and supports the overall personnel management and administration of the human capital goals and objectives.
• Addresses complex administrative and human capital management issues such as workforce development, succession planning, quality of work life, allocation of resources (financial and human), research portfolios and the TFSO Director’s priorities.
• Performs short and long-range planning and development of organizational strategies as it relates to administrative operations, recruitment and staffing, budgets, operating plans, and organizational structure.
• Research and investigates new or improved business and management practices for application and develops management and/or program evaluation plans, procedures, and methodology.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
• Security Requirements: Special Sensitive/SCI
• 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.
• Required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with access to SCI and SAPs); including submitting to background checks as a condition of employment and/ or continued access to Special Access Programs.
• 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: No
• Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for more information.
• Essential Employee: Non-Combat Essential (See Qualifications section)

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-14 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. 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:

Gs-13

• Researching best practices for human resources programs.
• Supporting crisis management support programs.
• Making recommendations for acquisition of additional data for human capital projects.
• Analyzing and evaluating major administrative aspects of human capital management programs.

GS-14:

• Planning, organizing, coordinating, and leading multiple human capital projects in order to evaluate progress.
• Addressing complex administrative and human capital resources issues.
• Assessing and improving human resources mission and program effectiveness.
• Researching best practices for human resources analytics and program reporting.
• Overseeing alignment of human resources assets (people and funding) and operations together.

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 demonstrate experience that includes: Planning, organizing, coordinating, and leading multiple human capital projects in order to evaluate progress; Addressing complex administrative and human capital resources issues; Assessing and improving human resources mission and program effectiveness; Researching best practices for human resources analytics and program reporting; and Overseeing alignment of human resources assets (people and funding) and operations together.

This is an Emergency Essential (EE) position

The incumbent will be designated Non-Combat Essential (NCE). In the event of a crisis, the incumbent may be required to deploy, within CONUS only, via temporary reassignment or be required to stay in place to support contingency operations. The incumbent may be required to take part in readiness exercises. This position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively; therefore, the position requires the incumbent to be screened from military recall. Military Reservists selected for an EE position must arrange for a military deployment waiver from the Reserve Unit, which will remain in effect while assigned to the EE position. This requirement must be met prior to placement in an EE position. An NCE employee could be deployed to support emergency operations, humanitarian missions, disaster relief, or other expeditionary missions in the continental United States that are not considered "combat" locations. Deployment will be via Temporary Duty (TDY) orders. Deployment may entitle the employee to additional monetary compensation dependent upon the deployment location.

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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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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