Program Analyst.

Department of War Education Activity (DOWEA); Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) in the United States seeks a programs manager to oversee non-medical counseling contracts serving service members and their families. The role focuses on continuity of care, quality interventions, and strategic partnerships with military and civilian stakeholders.

You will evaluate programs, develop strategic plans, and advise senior leadership on policies. The position involves data interpretation, presenting findings, and supporting DoD commitments

Qualifications

• Specialized Experience GS 13: One year of specialized experience which includes managing non‑medical counseling programs, collaborating with various stakeholders to develop strategic plans for non‑medical counseling programs, and advising senior management officials on policy and procedural changes.
• Specialized Experience GS 14: One year of specialized experience which includes evaluating non‑medical counseling programs, collaborating with various stakeholders to develop strategic plans for non‑medical counseling programs, advising senior management officials on policy and procedural changes, and analyzing and/or developing policy of programs for non‑medical counseling programs.
• Time in Grade Requirement GS-13: 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‑12).
• Time in Grade Requirement GS-14: 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: This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the execution of contracted non‑medical counseling programs focused on addressing the needs and challenges of service members and their families.
• Ensure a continuum of quality support, intervention or non‑medical counseling for service members and/or their families.
• Establish and nurture relationships with national, state, local, and military leaders with vested interests in improving quality of life for service members and their families.
• Initiate partnerships with military services and reserve components to resolve a variety of complex issues involving service members and their families.
• Plan new approaches and programs arising from proposed legislation and the latest DoD commitments.
• Evaluate support programs reflecting the needs of service members and their families.
• Organize program statistical information to provide recommendations or interpretations of non‑medical counseling program data.
• Deliver presentations to audiences on services available for service members and/or their families.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

Policy analysis

Strategic planning

Job description

• Oversee the execution of contracted non‑medical counseling programs focused on addressing the needs and challenges of service members and their families.
• Ensure a continuum of quality support, intervention or non‑medical counseling for service members and/or their families.
• Establish and nurture relationships with national, state, local, and military leaders with vested interests in improving quality of life for service members and their families.
• Initiate partnerships with military services and reserve components to resolve a variety of complex issues involving service members and their families.
• Plan new approaches and programs arising from proposed legislation and the latest DoD commitments.
• Evaluate support programs reflecting the needs of service members and their families.
• Organize program statistical information to provide recommendations or interpretations of non‑medical counseling program data.
• Deliver presentations to audiences on services available for service members and/or their families.

Duties

• Oversee the execution of contracted non‑medical counseling programs focused on addressing the needs and challenges of service members and their families.
• Ensure a continuum of quality support, intervention or non‑medical counseling for service members and/or their families.
• Establish and nurture relationships with national, state, local, and military leaders with vested interests in improving quality of life for service members and their families.
• Initiate partnerships with military services and reserve components to resolve a variety of complex issues involving service members and their families.
• Plan new approaches and programs arising from proposed legislation and the latest DoD commitments.
• Evaluate support programs reflecting the needs of service members and their families.
• Organize program statistical information to provide recommendations or interpretations of non‑medical counseling program data.
• Deliver presentations to audiences on services available for service members and/or their families.

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 probationary period may be required.
• Appointment subject to a suitability/fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation.
• This position is designated Non-Critical Sensitive (Secret) and requires a Tier 3 investigation favorably adjudicated.

Qualifications

Who May Apply:

• Current Competitive Service Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) Civilian Employee
• Current Department of War (DoW) Civilian Employee
• Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Non-Department of War (DoW) Transfer
• Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement 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 RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoW Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• 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 GS 13:

One year of specialized experience which includes managing non‑medical counseling programs, collaborating with various stakeholders to develop strategic plans for non‑medical counseling programs, and advising senior management officials on policy and procedural changes. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS‑12).

Specialized Experience GS 14:

One year of specialized experience which includes evaluating non‑medical counseling programs, collaborating with various stakeholders to develop strategic plans for non‑medical counseling programs, advising senior management officials on policy and procedural changes, and analyzing and/or developing policy of programs for non‑medical counseling programs. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS‑13).

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.

Time in Grade Requirement GS-13:

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‑12).

Time in Grade Requirement GS-14:

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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of War referral system for displaced employees.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Management may select at any of the grade levels announced. This recruitment provides promotion opportunity to the target grade of the position without further competition when selectee is eligible and recommended by management. Duties described reflect the full performance GS-14 level. If not selected at the full performance, duties will be performed in a developmental capacity under close supervision.
• 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.
• You may claim Military Spouse preference.
• You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference.
• This position is not covered by a bargaining unit.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests:

If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case‑by‑case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here:

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.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full‑time, part‑time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.