PROGRAM ANALYST OFFICER

PROGRAM ANALYST OFFICER

Department: Department of Defense

Location(s): Alexandria, Virginia

Salary Range: $169279 - $197200 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity. The incumbent serves as the Program Analyst Officer and will perform a broad range of duties related to supervising, planning, executing, guiding, implementing, and providing technical support for suicide prevention and response: crisis response, postvention, training, transition, evaluation and response programs and operations.

Major Duties:

• As a PROGRAM ANALYST OFFICER at the GS-0343-15 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as the Defense Suicide Prevention Office (DSPO) lead for suicide prevention and response strategic initiatives and policy including leading working groups, task forces and ad hoc groups to address these issues in the military at the national, federal, state and DoD levels. Determines program goals and develops internal policies, directives, plans, and procedures for implementation and compliance ensuring suicide prevention and response is fully integrated into DSPO's strategic plans, the Defense Strategy for Prevention of Suicide and other relevant strategies and business plans. Provides advice and guidance to the DSPO Director and Leadership Team, the Military Departments/Services and/or other Program Leads within the Department of Defense on suicide prevention: crisis response, postvention, training, transition, evaluation and response programs and operations. Leads special projects, drafts reports, and conducts briefings on a variety of suicide prevention and response topics to advance excellence in policy publication, crisis response, postvention training, transition, education, and respond to congressional legislation, leadership directives, and emerging needs within the DoD enterprise.

Qualifications: You may qualify at the GS-15 grade level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service: Serving on groups and committees and maintaining liaison with, and presenting briefings to, senior military leaders. Developing recommendations regarding suicide prevention response, training, evaluation, and crisis response. Developing or overseeing initiatives and resources/information dissemination for a DOD or Agency's personnel support program (e.g., suicide prevention, postvention, resilience, transition assistance, or family 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.

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/12951965. 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: 2026-05-19