About the Position: This position serves as a Program Analyst for the Joint Activities Command located in Fort Liberty, North Carolina. This is a developmental position to the target grade of GS-12. Management may hire at any grade level (GS-11 or GS-12).

Duties

Analyze command input, trends, and program inconsistencies considering funding and appropriation constraints and regulations. Develop strategic plans from inception through the command's Program Objective Memorandum and budget cycles. Develop and recommend solutions to alleviate adverse impact on command resource levels in the out years and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the command's programs. Review and analyze Program Objective Memorandum input for conformance with guidance and instructions. Prepare analysis of total resources (manpower and dollars) considering the command organization, missions, functions, programs, goals and objectives at the line-item level of detail.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• In accordance with Change 3 to AR 600-85, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program, employee must successfully pass a urinalysis screening prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.
• This position requires a Level II Financial Management Certification. Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain this certification.
• Position may be subject to one year probationary period unless previously completed.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience GS-11: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting on the federal budget process from Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System (PPBES) through Program Objective Memorandum (POM) submission; ensuring adequate funds are programmed to support future operations, training, readiness, sustainability, modernization, and force structure; and proficient in programs such as excel. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS 09). OR Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. Specialized Experience GS-12: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting on the federal budget process from Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System (PPBES) through Program Objective Memorandum (POM) submission; ensuring adequate funds are programmed to support future operations, training, readiness, sustainability, modernization, and force structure; evaluating a wide variety of narrative and statistical data furnished by Program Managers in support of budget estimates, distribution of funds, tracking and reporting expenditures; briefing the impacts on mission accomplishments; and tracking budget and programming data in spreadsheet formats. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS 11). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Budget Formulation, Justification, and PresentationConcepts, Policies, and Principles of BudgetFinancial Management Analysis Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09). Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
• Email: [email protected]