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Supervisory Program Analyst

Defense Human Resources Activity

Department of Defense

Fresh

Location

Salary

$120,579 - $156,755

per year

Closes

January 25, 2026

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 leading a team that helps service members and veterans resolve employment disputes under a federal law called USERRA, by overseeing mediators, providing training, and analyzing cases to improve processes.

A good fit would be someone with strong leadership skills, experience in customer service or HR, and knowledge of military-related employment rights, who enjoys supervising teams and working with diverse groups like government agencies and volunteers.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-12 level or equivalent, providing expert advice on program operations and USERRA
  • Knowledge of customer service principles and USERRA to guide senior personnel and oversee a customer service center
  • Experience preparing briefs, conducting training, and instructing USERRA law classes to diverse audiences including federal agencies and ESGR staff
  • Supervisory experience managing National Case Managers, government employees, and military personnel in day-to-day operations
  • Ability to provide national-level guidance, quality assurance, and oversight for Volunteer Ombudsmen conducting informal mediation
  • Skills in analyzing case data and trends to develop policy recommendations and improve case management practices
  • Experience establishing and maintaining networks with industry leaders, HR specialists, military commanders, and elected officials

Full Job Description

This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity. The incumbent will be responsible for. 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: Providing expert advice, counsel, and instruction on both technical and administrative matters related to program operations, enhancing program effectiveness.

Applying knowledge of customer service and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) to provide advice and guidance to senior personnel; and provide oversight of a customer service center supporting organization customers.

Preparing briefs and conducting training and instructs USERRA law classes to a diverse group of attendees to include the outside federal agencies and ESGR staff on an annual basis.

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:

As a Supervisory Program Analyst at the GS-0343-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Supervise National Case Managers and a diverse team of government employees and military personnel, managing the day-to-day operations of the Ombudsman Services Directorate.

Provide national-level guidance, quality assurance, and oversight for over 700 Volunteer Ombudsmen who conduct informal mediation under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA).

Develop and deliver annual USERRA training and legal briefings to federal agencies, ESGR staff, and other stakeholders.

Analyze case data and trends to develop policy recommendations and guidance that improve case management practices for senior management and volunteers.

Establish and maintain a nationwide network of contacts, including industry leaders, Human Resources (HR) specialists, military commanders, and elected officials to facilitate conflict resolution.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/16/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/17/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DHRA-DSSC-26-12865560-MP