Management and Program Analyst

DLA Careers; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is seeking a Senior Management and Program Analyst to support the J3 Operations staff. The role involves coordinating with federal, state, and local partners and advising on complex logistics programs.

You will oversee day-to-day activities, implement new risk assessment methods, and help shape performance objectives to ensure timely, compliant logistics support for customers. The position emphasizes collaboration with diverse agencies and strategic policy guidance.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience includes developing new methodologies or assessment metrics to resolve complex operational deficiencies and improve productivity.
• Representing an organization on interagency working groups and coordinating collaborative logistics initiatives.
• Preparing and presenting authoritative briefs, white papers, or regulatory reviews for executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a Senior Management and Program Analyst on the DLA Logistics Operations (J3) Operations staff under the WoG Division Chief.
• Serves as the primary DLA representative to Civil (Federal, State, and Local) and Defense Security Cooperation Agency.
• Oversees day-to-day activities ensuring administrative effectiveness and adherence to regulations and program policies.
• Introduces new programs employing state-of-the-art risk assessment and response techniques and plans.
• Assists in development and accomplishment of performance objectives, leading to timely DLA logistics support to customers.
• Directs emergency orders and provides high-level guidance for fire and all-risk incidents with DLA Distribution Centers and customers.
• Develops advanced analytical methods to identify customer agency requirements and establishes technical and contractual requirements.

Skills

Methodologies development

Interagency coordination

Executive briefs

Job description

Summary

See below for important information regarding this job.

Summary

See below for important information regarding this job.

Duties

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• Serves as a Senior Management and Program Analyst on the DLA Logistics Operations (J3) Operations staff. Operating under the general guidance of the J3 Whole-of-Government (WoG) Division Chief
• Serves as the primary DLA representative to Civil (Federal, State, and Local) and Defense Security Cooperation Agency.
• Responsible for the day-to-day oversight and direction of activities supporting the requirements while assuring administrative effectiveness and conformance with regulations and program policies.
• Introduces new programs employing state-of-the-art risk assessment and response techniques and plans.
• Provides assistance on the development and accomplishment of performance objectives, leading to timely and adequate DLA logistics support to the customer.
• Directs emergency orders and provides high level advice and guidance for fire and all-risk incidents with DLA Distribution Centers and customers.
• Develops advanced analytical methods to identify customer agency requirements, establishes proper project scope, evaluates the technical and economic feasibility of anticipated client needs, and establishes technical and...
• ...establishes technical and contractual requirements associated with these needs.

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
• Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive with Secret Access
• 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.
• 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.
• This is an obligated position and occupancy is subject to the return of former incumbent. If former incumbent fails to return to the position, occupancy may become permanent.

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. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes:
• Developing new methodologies or assessment metrics to resolve highly complex, unprecedented operational deficiencies and improve overall productivity.
• Representing an organization on interagency working groups, coordinating collaborative logistics initiatives, and using negotiation to resolve conflicting policies and procedures among diverse partners.
• Preparing and presenting authoritative executive briefs, white papers, or regulatory reviews to keep executive leadership and external stakeholders informed of critical milestones and strategic risks.

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.

Education

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

Additional information

• 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).

For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf

Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF

Information for Veterans is available at: https://www.dla.mil/Careers/Programs/. As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement.

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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