Program Analyst

Program Analyst

Department: Department of Defense

Location(s): Redstone Arsenal, Alabama

Salary Range: $42003 - $100098 Per Year

Job Summary: The position(s) covered by this vacancy announcement is in the Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). For more information please see: AcqDemo This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Acq Demo Business and Technical Management to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Major Duties:

• As a Program Analyst at the NH-0343-2 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as Authorizing Official (AO) in the MDA Travel Office at the operational level who has the responsibility for the mission and the authority to obligate funds to support TDY travel for the mission. The AO authorizes only travel necessary to accomplish the mission of the Government. An AO may also be a Certifying Officer (CO). AOs must be appointed in writing as an Accountable Official and, as such, may be held financially liable for erroneous payments resulting from the negligent performance of their duties. Provide assistance and policy guidance from Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), Department of Defense Federal Management Regulations (DoDFMR), and Federal Travel Regulations (FTR). Serves as a planner, analyst and advisor to top agency management on a variety of program-, technical-, and business related issues which have significant mission impact. Designs and conducts studies and analyses of program plans, alternatives, and Agency policies, program execution results, technical reports, cost estimates, staffing plans, organizational structures, and business systems and processes. - Provides input in policies and processes which support and influence Agency program, management and resource decision-making. Prepares input recommendations to senior program analyst and top management on issues affecting Agency program and business policies, plans, strategies and mission accomplishment. Assist as needed in the design and conduct independent assessments of Program Objective Memorandum and budget plans and alternatives to identify issues and problems, and to ensure full compliances with legislation, congressional intent DoD guidance and Agency strategies and policies. Provides input to improve program balance and to strengthen the linkage between program objectives and resource allocations and congressional and DoD guidance. Provides input to assure budgets, testimony and responses to congressional questions are structured to accurately characterize complex program and policy issues. Provide assistance and policy guidance from Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), Department of Defense Federal Management Regulations (DoDFMR), and Federal Travel Regulations (FTR).

Qualifications: You may qualify at the NH-02, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-01/GS-04 grade level in the Federal service as listed below. Applicants are required to meet 2 of the 3 in order to be qualified: Experience providing succinct travel instruction and guidance to assist travelers, reviewers, and System entry agents so they can effectively implement, maintain and oversee their authorizations and vouchers, in an automated system such as Defense Travel System (DTS). Experience researching travel/transportation regulations with respect to travel procedures, restrictions and allowances from regulations, or policies such as Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), Department of Defense Federal Management Regulations (DoDF- MR), and Federal Travel Regulations (FTR). Experience utilizing the programs like Citibank CitiManager to assist travelers with inquiries reference their government travel charge cards. OR Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included a major field of study or specific course requirements generally as stated in paragraph A in the individual occupational requirements. Where specific course requirements are not indicated in paragraph A, the number of semester hours required to constitute a major field of study is the amount specified by the college or university attended. If this number cannot be obtained, 24 semester hours will be considered as equivalent to a major field of study. The nature and quality of this required course work must have been such that it would serve as a prerequisite for more advanced study in the field or subject-matter area. Related course work generally refers to courses that may be accepted as part of the program major. OR Appropriate combination of education and experience that is typically specified in paragraph B of the individual occupational requirements. The "paragraph B" method generally requires that an applicant possess a core of educational credit, such as described in paragraph A above, plus additional education and/or experience. The method of determining the number of semester hours required to constitute a major field of study is the same as described in paragraph A. The quality of the combination of education and experience must be sufficient to demonstrate that the applicant possesses the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform work in the occupation, and is comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of a full 4-year course of study with a major in the appropriate field. In addition to courses in the major and related fields, a typical college degree would have included courses that involved analysis, writing, critical thinking, research, etc. These courses would have provided an applicant with skills and abilities sufficient to perform progressively more responsible work in the occupation. Therefore, creditable experience should have demonstrated similarly appropriate skills or abilities needed to perform the work of the occupation. Please see the Clerical and Administrative Support Positions section in the qualification standard; https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards Education maybe substituted for experience at the NH-02/GS-05 level. 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.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12831876 Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d

Application Deadline: 2025-11-24