Program Analyst

DLA Careers; Lorton (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DLA Careers is seeking a Program Analyst to provide oversight and administration for the Government Purchase Card (GPC) program and related procurement initiatives. The role focuses on program analysis, internal controls, and ensuring alignment with DLA Energy’s strategic plans.

The position requires experience in government procurement processes, data translation for leadership, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional tasks. Candidates must meet federal employment criteria and be a U.S.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience includes qualitative and quantitative analysis of program efficiency, costs and risks.
• Experience with government procurement programs such as GPC and travel cards.
• Ability to translate data into executive-level briefings and training.
• Experience identifying deficiencies and proposing corrective action.
• Familiarity with internal controls and compliance within large organizations.

Responsibilities

• Provide organizational-level oversight for the Government Purchase Card and related programs.
• Coordinate program tasks and deliver analytical information to managers for decision making.
• Develop and implement internal controls to ensure compliance with agency plans.
• Serve as GAM for PIEE and MSC ABOR in procurement operations.
• Administer GTCC program and related travel card processes.

Skills

Program analysis

GPC program

Data analysis

Audit support

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Summary

See below for important information regarding this job.

Duties

• Serves within the Acquisition Support Division - Programs Process and Compliance Branch and is responsible for business and administrative management including planning and program analysis.
• Provide all-encompassing organizational-level oversight and global command support for the Government Purchase Card (GPC) program and other special interest programs, projects and programmatic audit-related issues.
• Coordinate and track program tasks; providing managers with analytical information for making decisions on the aspects of organizational operations relative to the effectiveness and efficiency of programs, policy, and processes.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of internal controls and overall compliance while ensuring that the controls are consistent with DLA and DLA Energy's strategic and operational plans.
• Serve as the Government Administrator (GAM) for the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE), as Major Subordinate Command Ability One Representative (MSC ABOR).
• Government Travel Charge Card (GTCC) Program administrator.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
• Security Requirements: Non-Sensitive
• 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.

Qualifications

To qualify for a Program Analyst your resume and supporting documentation must support: 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.

• 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-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 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:
• Conducting qualitative and quantitative analysis related program efficiencies, cost effectiveness, benefits, risks and resource allocations.
• Participating in working groups to identify program shortcomings or deficiencies; recommending necessary corrective action.
• Recommending new methods and procedures to enhance the efficiency of program operations related to Government Purchase Card (GPC) and/or Government Travel Charge Cards.
• Collect, analyze, prepare, and translate program data into executive-level briefings and strategic training initiatives for leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Recommend new methods and procedures to enhance program operations and compliance tools to ensure that program participants are trained in all administrative procedures, internal policies, and guidelines.
• Prepare briefs and conduct staff assist visits/training/immersions providing regional leadership oversight and analysis of localized program health and sustainability.
• Respond to data inquiries at all levels across the enterprise.

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

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.

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.

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