Program Analyst (DTMO Travel Programs)

Program Analyst (DTMO Travel Programs)

Department: Department of Defense

Location(s): Alexandria, Virginia

Salary Range: $120579 - $156755 Per Year

Job Summary: 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.

Major Duties:

• As a Program Analyst (DTMO Travel Programs) at the GS-0343-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Provides technical advice and guidance to the Defense Travel Management Office (DTMO) Contracts Management and primary staff on a wide variety of issues related to strategic acquisition program. Develops solutions and alternatives for travel industry deliverables, service level requirements, and system authorizations. Conducts analysis and studies related to vendor performance, future service vendor performance, and monitoring program performance against strategic goals. Provides input to the decision-making process and preparation of program resource requirements to ensure consistency between program funding and program schedule/milestones. Serves as a Contracting Officers Representative (COR) for DTMO's travel management company service requirements and support agreements. Responsible for performing comprehensive procurement functions to include planning, acquisition strategy development, and technical oversight on solicitation, negotiation, award, administration, and termination and/or closeout of the contracts. Performs continuing analyses of the effectiveness efficiency, cost effectiveness, schedule adherence, and other key parameters. Ensures that sufficient funds are available for obligation and that contractors receive impartial, fair, and equitable treatment. Evaluates proposals to assess contractor's ability to perform and conducts surveys to assess a contractor's quality of performance.

Qualifications: You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service: 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.

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/12941637. 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: 2026-05-10