Program Analyst (DTMO Travel Programs)

US-Defense-Human-Resources-Activit; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

US-Defense-Human-Resources-Activit is seeking a Program Analyst to advise on a broad range of programmatic and program management issues, integrating technical aspects with planning, budgeting, expenditure accounting, and program analysis reporting.

The incumbent performs planning, scheduling, and reporting to ensure DoD travel services align with funding and milestones, supporting resource decisions and vendor coordination.

Qualifications

• Ability to adapt analytical techniques to measure and improve program effectiveness.
• Comprehensive knowledge of DoD passenger travel laws, regulations and policies including JTR and FMR.
• Skill in developing solutions and evaluation criteria for travel services.
• Experience contributing to decision-making and planning of resource requirements.
• Coordination with staff, contracting officers, and vendor management on milestones and budgets.

Skills

Analytical skills

Policy knowledge

Program management

Budgeting & finance

Stakeholder coordination

Job description

This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity. The incumbent serves as a Program Analyst providing advice on a broad range of programmatic and program management issues. The incumbent provides an essential service by integrating technical aspects with program management, including planning and scheduling, budgeting, expenditure accounting, and program analysis reporting.

You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

• Skill in adapting analytical techniques and evaluation criteria to the measurement and improvement of program effectiveness and/or organizational productivity
• Comprehensive knowledge of the laws, regulations and policies governing DoD passenger travel to include the Joint Travel Regulations and the Financial Management Regulations, to effectively oversee the delivery of travels services to DoD
• Skill in developing solutions and alternatives for travel industry deliverables, service level requirements, and evaluation criteria used in the review and analysis of program performance
• Having provided input to the decision-making process and preparation of program resource requirements to ensure consistency between program funding and program schedule/milestones.
• Coordination, representation, and interface with functional proponent staff, contracting officer, and vendor management staff on project related requirements and milestones, planning, programming, budgeting, and execution of total resources in terms of available funding levels.

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.