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PROGRAM ANALYST
Defense Logistics Agency
Department of Defense
GS-13 Pay Grade
Base salary range: $88,520 - $115,079
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-12. Expert-level knowledge in field.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves managing and overseeing IT programs and projects for the Defense Logistics Agency, including planning, coordinating acquisitions, and providing guidance to teams and managers to ensure successful outcomes.
It focuses on developing long-term strategies, handling contracts, and addressing issues in automated systems.
A good fit would be someone with experience in government program management, strong organizational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with leadership in a defense or federal setting.
Key Requirements
- One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 level in program analysis or related field
- Experience conducting briefings and meetings to present findings and objectives to managers and higher headquarters
- Ability to develop specific programs, methods, and procedures to achieve acquisition goals
- Skills in planning, organizing, and directing team studies with far-reaching impact
- Proficiency in overseeing program management, strategic planning, and contractual oversight for IT programs
- Experience negotiating with management to implement recommendations
- Knowledge of acquisition requirements and execution for IT systems in a federal or defense context
Full Job Description
See below for important information regarding this job. Position will be filled at any of the locations listed below.
Site specific salary information as follows: Battle Creek, MI: $106,437 - $138,370 Columbus, OH: $111,065- $144,386 Dayton, OH: $110,401- $143,523 Fort Belvoir, VA: $121,785- $158,322 New Cumberland, PA: $121,785- $158,322 Ogden, UT: $106,437 - $138,370 Philadelphia, PA: $117,284- $152,471 Richmond, VA: $111,183- $144,540 To qualify for a Program Analyst, your qualifications must include: A.
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and is directly in or related to this position.
To qualify at the GS-13 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 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: ??
Conducts briefings/meetings to managers and higher headquarters elements to provide study findings and outline goals and objectives for assigned projects and programs ??
Develop specific programs and establish methods and procedures which will best accomplish acquisition objectives ??
Plans, organizes, and directs team studies and negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations that have far reaching impact 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:
- Serves as a Program Analyst responsible for the program management and task order Contracting Officer Representative ...
- ...duties support associated with development and sustainment of automated and administrative systems in support of DLA J62 Programs and Projects
- Oversees program management and strategic direction for the planning, designing, and centralized program management for assigned programs and/or projects
- Develops mid and long-range plans and provides contractual central oversight for technical and functional enhancements to operating systems and functional programs
- Communicates and provides guidance, advice, and assistance to J62 project and program managers, DLA Contracting Services Office and higher headquarters
- Responsible for overseeing the execution of acquisition requirements of IT programs
- Schedules, directs, coordinates the efforts of assigned task orders and IT programs to assure maximum program accomplishment
- Develops specific programs and establishes methods and procedures which will best accomplish planned objectives and address internal and external program issues
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