Management and Program Analyst

Defense Security Cooperation Agency; Arlington (VA); Remote; USD 122,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency is seeking a Management and Program Analyst (GS-0343-13) in Arlington, VA to support audit-related programs. You will develop, coordinate, and assess audit responses across DSCA and subordinate commands.

Responsibilities include evaluating DoW IG and GAO audits, facilitating decision-making for corrective actions, and publishing guidance on managing audits for SA and SC programs, ensuring consistency across the community.

Qualifications

• Experience with audit processes in federal government settings preferred.
• Ability to develop and coordinate audit responses across multiple components.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Experience coordinating with MILDEPs or equivalent defense entities.

Responsibilities

• Performs analytical duties that support audit-related programs within the DSCA.
• Develops, coordinates, and assesses audit responses for DSCA and subordinate commands.
• Reviews and evaluates IG/GAO audits to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant DSCA responses.
• Plans and facilitates decision-making for audit responses and corrective action implementations.
• Researches and disseminates policies on audits related to SA and SC programs across the enterprise.

Skills

Audit analysis

Analytical thinking

Policy coordination

Report writing

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Defense Security Cooperation Agency

This position is part of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency.

Key Responsibilities

As a Management and Program Analyst at the GS-0343-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Performs analytical duties that support audit-related programs within the DSCA.

Develops, coordinates, and assesses audit responses for the DSCA, as well as those of subordinate commands to include the Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU), the Defense Institute of International Legal Studies (DIILS), Information Management & Technology (Mechanicsburg), and the Regional Centers.

Reviews and evaluates DoW Inspector General (IG), Government Accounting Office (GAO), and similar audits or assessments and associated documents to ensure DSCA responses are accurate, consistent, timely, well-coordinated, and compliant. Plans and facilitates the decision-making process that culminates in the development of audit responses and implementation of corrective action plans related to those responses.

Recommends changes to audit procedures and proposed actions based on the results of previous studies and evaluations and presents facts and data. Consults representatives from the Office of the DoW IG and GAO and other audit entities, as needed, to fulfill DSCA's audit responsibilities.

Researches, develops, writes, coordinates, publishes, and disseminates policies, procedures, and guidance relating to managing, tracking, and responding to audits pertaining to SA and SC programs as well as those related to agency functional areas. Coordinates with counterparts within the MILDEPs to ensure awareness of SA and SC related audits across the SC enterprise and to promote consistency across the community.

Requirements & Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $121785 – $158322/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-06.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government