Management and Program Analyst

Full Job Description

This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Protective Service, Springfield, Virginia.

Specialized Experience: GS-13: Applicant must demonstrate one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-12 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing the following duties: Reviewing work plans to evaluate the use of manpower, equipment and/or financial resources; Preparing reports for briefings to present operational findings to managers and/or stakeholders; Evaluating the impact of new policies; and Evaluating the impact of new policies on programs to provide recommendations to improve efficiency and/or program performance.

NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible.

Only the first 2 pages of your resume will be used to make an eligibility/qualifications determination.

Time-in-Grade Requirements: Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who is currently holding, or who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under a non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet "time-in-grade" requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of the grade for which you are applying).

Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to current competitive service employees applying for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment.

NOTE: All current or former Federal employees must provide a copy of their SF-50 (you may need to submit more than one), "Notice of Personnel Action" that indicates proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility.

The SF-50 must include your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure (1 or 2), and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). You may need to submit more than one SF-50 to comply.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification.

NOTE: 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.

Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP/CTAP): This program applies to Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed, or employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service.

To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet eligibility criteria for CTAP or ICTAP; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility.

Well-Qualified includes those applicants whose knowledge, skills, and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position.

For information on eligibility criteria and required documentation, go to: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition. Major Duties:

The primary purpose of this position is to support the planning, evaluation, and management of Technical Countermeasures (TCM) and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) programs by analyzing program performance, coordinating program activities, and providing data-driven recommendations to improve effectiveness, ensure efficient use of resources, and inform policy and budget decisions.

Duties performed: Analyzes program operations to evaluate effectiveness in achieving established goals and objectives.

Collects and interprets statistical, financial, and performance data to support program planning and decision-making.

Prepares reports, briefings, and visual materials to communicate program findings and recommendations to management.

Assists in developing and implementing policies, procedures, and guidance related to program activities.

Monitors program expenditures and reviews spending trends to ensure alignment with approved budgets and program objectives.