DCSA's Field Operations (FO) is looking for a Program Analyst who will serve to provide refined input to the Deputy Regional Director of the Eastern Region, Field Operations Headquarters, to assist with operational analysis, problem solving, administrative and programmatic decisions. Visit www.dcsa.mil to learn more about the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), America's Gatekeeper!

Duties

As a PROGRAM ANALYST (ACTION OFFICER) you will be responsible for the following duties: -The incumbent will assist the Deputy Regional Director, Eastern Region, Field Operations. -Responsible for making recommendations to DCSA leadership to ensure assigned programs and functions are efficient and effective. -Provide input to the Deputy Regional Director with objective information for making informed decisions on the administrative and programmatic aspects of Field Operations integration and support. - Responsible for Region level administration, policy, standards, and communications in accordance with instruction. - Establishes, revises, and/or reviews policies, procedures, mission objectives and organization structure to increase efficiency and drive solutions contributing to Mission success. -Coordinates with other internal organizations to maintain effective communications and represent Mission interests while shaping the development of new or modified administrative program policies, regulations, goals, or objectives. -Promotes procedures and systems for establishing, operating, and assessing effectiveness of Mission success.

Requirements

• Must be a US citizen
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. For more information http://www.sss.gov
• Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59PM EST will be considered
• This is a Drug Testing designated position
• Position is a (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 1601
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• PCS (Permanent Change of Station): May Be Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible, but is not a full time telework position. The incumbent will be required to report to the office on a routine basis.
• If selected, the incumbent must obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as indicated in job announcement.
• Incumbent must accept a change of official duty station as the accomplishment of the DCSA mission may require.

Qualifications

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: Management and Program Analysis Series 0343 (opm.gov) for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 05/16/2024 The incumbent must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, and will typically be demonstrated by working at, or immediately below the level of the job being advertised, for a year or more. The previous work experience must clearly demonstrate the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position.. You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade GG/GS 12 in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility. Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience. Specialized experience for this position includes: High level knowledge of the organization's mission and functions, and how its social, political, and technological systems work and operates effectively within them; this includes the programs, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the organization. Demonstrated expertise in the practice of collecting, analyzing, and using information to reach a consensus of understanding and collaboratively align compliance with existing or proposed policies, regulations, Directives, and Instructions. Demonstrated proficiency with organizing work, setting priorities, and determining resource requirements; determining short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinating with other organizations or parts of an organization to accomplish goals; monitoring progress and evaluating outcomes. Demonstrated expertise in identifying and analyzing problems; weighing relevance and accuracy of information; seeking/generating and evaluating alternative perspectives/solutions; making timely/effective recommendations based on potential implications of findings or conclusions; Critical evaluating the causes of problems and choosing courses of action that balance the interests of the mission and stakeholders. Defining needs and recommending solutions that deliver value to process improvement, communication management, strategic planning, and policy development. Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: 1. Organizational Awareness: Knows the organization's mission and functions, and how its social, political, and technological systems work and operates effectively within them; this includes the programs, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the organization. 2. Policy Coordination: The practice of collecting, analyzing, and using information to reach a consensus of understanding and collaboratively align compliance with existing or proposed policies, regulations, Directives and Instructions. 3. Program Planning, Review and Evaluation: Continuing analyses of program effectiveness, efficiency, cost effectiveness, schedule adherence and measurement of program accomplishments and results. 4.Problem Solving: Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; seeks/generates and evaluates alternative perspectives/solutions; makes timely/ effective recommendations, based on potential implications of findings or conclusions. Critically evaluates to identify the causes of problems, and chooses courses of action that balance the interests of the mission and stakeholders. 5. Business Analysis: Defining needs and recommending solutions that deliver value to process improvement, communication management, strategic planning, and policy development.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency 27130 Telegraph Road Quantico, VA 22134 US
• Name: DCSA Servicing Team
• Phone: 614-692-2886
• Email: [email protected]