This position primarily serves as analyst and advisor to management on the evaluation of the effectiveness of which DeCA carries out its assigned programs and operations. This work requires the knowledge of the substantive nature of DeCA's programs and activities, missions, policies, and objectives; management principles and processes; and, the analytical and evaluative methods and techniques for assessing program development or execution and improving organizational effectiveness and efficiency

Duties

Position responsibilities include: Assess program development or execution and improves organizational effectiveness and efficiency. Analyzes and evaluates (on a quantitative ad qualitative basis) the effectiveness of program operations in meeting established goals and objectives. Develops life cycle cost analysis of projects or performing cost benefit or economic evaluations of current or projected programs. Analyzes new or proposed legislation or regulations to determine impact on performance management in DeCA. Incumbent reviews administrative audit and investigative reports to determine appropriate changes or corrective action required. This position offers promotion potential to a higher grade. To prepare you for the higher grade, work assignments will be progressively more complex. After meeting all qualifications and requirements for the next grade level and with your supervisor's recommendation, you may be promoted without further competition. However, promotion is neither guaranteed nor automatic. Read the entire announcement before starting the application process.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen or national. Applicants with a Permanent Resident Card are authorized to live and work in the U.S. but are not eligible for employment in positions requiring U.S. citizenship. If selected, proof of citizenship is required.
• Meet minimum age requirement. See the Additional Information section for more information.
• Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
• Appointment is subject to successful verification of identity and employment eligibility through E-Verify. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, at https://www.e-verify.gov/.
• Appointment is subject to a favorable suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. New federal employees will be fingerprinted.
• Be able to obtain and maintain clearance eligibility based on the appropriate background investigation.
• May be subject to a probationary/trial period.
• Have salary paid through direct deposit.

Qualifications

You must meet the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) qualifications and additional requirements by the announcement closing date. Your resume and supporting documents must show that you meet the qualifications for the grade level or levels for which you are applying. For GS-12: To qualify for the GS-12 position your resume and supporting documents must show that you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level or equivalent to at least GS-11 under other Federal service pay systems, private sector, or military. For GS-13: To qualify for the GS-13 position your resume and supporting documents must show that you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level or equivalent to at least GS-12 under other Federal service pay systems, private sector, or Examples of qualifying specialized experience for GS-12: Knowledge of management principles, practices, concepts, and skill in adapting analytical techniques and methodology. Possesses analytical and evaluative methods and techniques for assessing program development and improving organizational effectiveness and efficiency. Makes determinations about disclosures, issuance of denials, redactions, access to Agency records and use and dissemination of personally identifiable information. Examples of qualifying specialized experience for GS-13: Possesses management principles, practices, concepts, and skill in adapting analytical techniques and methodology. Analyzes management information to develop strategic, operational, and common performance metrics. Evaluates the effectiveness of the projects managed and in developing strategies for necessary improvements. Develops workload based staffing standards to determine organizational manning levels. You will receive credit for all relevant qualifying experience (paid and unpaid), including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). As part of the online application process, you will respond to a series of questions designed to evaluate your possession of the listed competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics). The competencies are: Customer Service Oral and Written Communication Program Management Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis Overtime: Occasional Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Bargaining Unit Status: Not Covered Obligated Position: No Reemployed Annuitants Considered: No, DoD criteria not met. Work environment: The work is performed in an office setting with adequate lighting, heating, and ventilation and involves the ordinary risks and discomforts typical of an office environment. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives Offered: No Telework eligible: Yes Remote work eligible: No Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace be free of illegal drugs and prohibits the use of illegal drugs both on and off duty by federal employees. As a reminder, Marijuana is still classified as an illegal drug by the federal government and is prohibited for use by federal employees even if such use is legal in the state when the federal employee resides and/or works. The Defense Commissary Agency is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace where the use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated and may result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.

Education

You may not use education to qualify.

Contacts

• Address DECA HQ 1300 E Avenue Fort Gregg-Adams, VA 23801-1800 US
• Name: DeCA HQ Servicing team
• Phone: 614-692-2331
• Email: [email protected]