Job opening: Program Analyst
Salary: $60 808 - 114 634 per year
Published at: May 16 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Position: Serves as Program Analyst for the Training Support Analysis and Integration Directorate (TSAID) at U.S. Army Training Support Center (ATSC).
This position is eligible for regular and recurring telework - as determined by the agency policy.
Duties
Performs studies/analysis on resources, personnel and training support issues.
Analyzes current or projected operating programs to evaluate their effectiveness in meeting the organization's program.
Develops quantitative and statistical cost plans to assist in evaluating program objectives.
Determines and acquires the type of information needed to support evaluation of operating programs.
Prepares internal instructions, procedures, and guidelines concerning assigned programs, and recommends required changes and adjustments to assure proper and adequate accomplishment of objective.
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 Secret security clearance.
- This position requires that the employee occasionally travel away from the normal duty station up to 25% of the time.
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)Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency 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 EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA)
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.
NOTE: This position is a developmental position and may be filled at the GS-09, GS-11, or GS-12 level. If selected at the GS-09 or GS-11 level the
incumbent may be non-competitively promoted pending time-in-grade requirements and demonstrated ability to perform the next level/grade duties. The full performance level for this position is GS-12.
GS-09 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Assisting higher level specialists on performing studies/analysis on resources, personnel, and training support issues; and 2) Assisting with analyzing and evaluating the effectiveness of current or projected operating programs. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).
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Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 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, such as: business, finance, or accounting.
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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 first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages.
GS-11 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Performing studies/analysis on resources, personnel, and training support issues; and 2) Analyzing and evaluating the effectiveness of current or projected operating programs. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).
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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, such as: business, finance, or accounting.
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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.
GS-12 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Analyzing the federal budget process to include Program Objective Memorandums; and 2) Analyzing manpower, budget, and contract matters. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).
Education: For the GS-12 level, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--NO substitution of education for experience is permitted.
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
Budget AdministrationContracting/ProcurementFinancial AnalysisManages and Organizes InformationOral CommunicationPlanning and Evaluating
Time in Grade Requirement for GS-09: 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-07).
Time in Grade Requirement for GS-11: 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 for GS-12: 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).
**Applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade and specialized experience requirements within thirty (30) days after the closing date of the announcement.
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 ER-APF-W3E9AA US ARMY TRAINING CENTER
DO NOT MAIL
Fort Eustis, VA 23604
US
- Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
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