Program Analyst.

Department of War Education Activity (DOWEA); Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) in Alexandria, VA seeks a senior advisor to the Chief Academic Officer to guide enterprise initiatives and strategic priorities across the agency.

You will conduct complex analyses, monitor performance, build consensus with internal and external partners, and shape governance processes. The role requires experience advising executive leadership and leading enterprise-level performance management.

Qualifications

• Experience advising executive leadership on enterprise-wide strategic initiatives.
• Ability to establish and govern performance management systems and scorecards.
• Proven ability to build coalitions with internal/external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Advise the Chief of Staff to the CAO on enterprise initiatives and priorities.
• Conduct complex studies of agency programs, structures, processes, and activities.
• Monitor performance and evaluate program outcomes.
• Build consensus and foster collaboration within the organization and with external partners.
• Apply qualitative and quantitative methods to identify trends and evaluate outcomes.
• Support governance forums, executive reviews, and management oversight.
• Oversee stakeholder and family support programs (FSEOs and Advisory Committees).

Skills

Executive advisory to leadership

Performance management

Strategic collaboration

Analytical methods (qual/quant)

Job description

Duties

• Advise the the Chief of Staff to Chief Academic Officer (CAO) on enterprise initiatives, strategic priorities, and organizational matters.
• Conduct complex studies and analyses of agency programs, organizational structures, management processes, and operational activities.
• Monitor organizational performance and evaluate program outcomes.
• Build consensus and facilitate cooperative and collaborative relationships within the organization and with external partners.
• Apply qualitative and quantitative analytical methods to identify trends, assess performance, and evaluate organizational outcomes.
• Support governance forums, executive review processes, and management oversight activities.
• Overseeing stakeholder and family support programs, including but not limited to Family and School Engagement Offices (FSEOs) and Advisory Committees.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Requirement.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• One year trial or probationary period may be required.
• Appointment subject to a suitability/fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation.
• You may be required to sign a transportation agreement.
• You will be required to sign a mobility agreement, be available for worldwide placement, and be willing to rotate to any DoWEA location.

Qualifications

Who May Apply

Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See

• Current Competitive Service Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) Civilian Employee
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoW Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoW Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoW MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Specialized Experience

One year of specialized experience which includes: Serve as a principal advisor and authoritative expert to executive-level leadership (e.g., Chief of Staff, Directorates) on the integration of highly complex, agency-wide strategic initiatives and organizational priorities; establish and govern enterprise-level performance management systems, metrics, and strategic scorecards to drive organizational accountability and long-term capability development; and negotiate agreements and build strategic coalitions with high-level internal and external stakeholders, headquarters officials, and external partners to resolve highly sensitive, complex, or controversial program issues. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13).

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-13).

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Be advised that effective Jan. 1 2018, under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, most civilian employee relocation allowances became taxable. The Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA) reimburses eligible employees for the additional Federal, State, and local income taxes incurred as a result of receiving taxable travel income. RITA does not apply to new government employees or employees returning from an overseas assignment for the purpose of separation from Government service. For more information, visit
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• This position requires a 1-year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests

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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.