About the Position: Serves as the Policy and Initiatives Analyst with the Headquarters Department of the Army (HQDA), Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-9, R2I and Training Division located in Arlington, Virigina. A relocation incentive may be authorized subject to provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.

Duties

Responsible for research, data analysis, review and gathering of data regarding a Ready and Resilient Army. Develop monitoring plan to improve the effectiveness of initiatives that reduce harmful behaviors to ensure measurable outcomes are aligned with goals. Ensure valid analysis and interpretation of collected data by using appropriate tools, methodologies, and techniques required to perform assigned policy analysis. Developing information explaining organizational policy and viewpoint on assigned program areas.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• SECRET CLEARANCE - You must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.

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-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePeople 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 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: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting with conducting studies of complex functions and processes; evaluating policy development to prepare information papers for senior leaders; assisting with assessing policy effectiveness proposals for the organization's goals and objectives; and providing best business practices to inform future policy decisions. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Administration and ManagementInformation ManagementPlanning and Evaluating 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-12).

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address HT-W4YNAA OFC OF THE DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF G-9 DO NOT MAIL Washington, DC 20310 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk