Program Analyst

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To qualify for a Program Analyst, your resume and supporting documentation must support: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled.

To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector.

Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement.

Creditable specialized experience includes: Conducting studies, analyzing findings and making recommendations on ways to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of program operations; Assisting with the development of new or modified guidelines and procedures for administering program services; Advising management on program issues such as those related to Awards, Award Ceremonies, New Employee Orientation, Offboarding, Employee Assistance Program, Telework and Performance Management.

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. Major Duties:

• Provides management advice, identifying and proposing solutions to difficult DLA Human Resources program issues such as those related to Awards and Award Ceremonies.
• Provides management advice, identifying and proposing solutions to difficult DLA Human Resources program issues such as those related to New Employee Orientation, Offboarding, Employee Assistance Program, Telework and Performance Management.
• Analyzes highly complex issues related to program analysis, productivity and productivity improvement, and long-range planning.
• Conducts studies, analyzes findings and makes recommendations on substantive operating programs involving primary missions of DLA organizations to include Awards and Award Ceremonies.
• Conducts studies, analyzes findings and makes recommendations on substantive operating programs involving primary missions of DLA organizations to include New Employee Orientation, Employee Assistance Program, Telework and Performance Management.
• Performs non-financial audits of program and administrative records to determine compliance with agency program and administrative policies and regulations, to assess staff utilization, and to evaluate effectiveness of program administration.
• Develop new or modified guidelines and procedures for administering program services and automating work processes for the conduct of program operations.
• Prepares project papers, staff reports and delivers training and briefings on assigned programs to encourage understanding and acceptance of findings and recommendations.