THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a MANAGEMENT ANALYST (T5), Position Description Number D2014000 and is part of the AL SMO, National Guard. ORGANIZATION: SMMO, MONTGOMERY, AL SELECTING OFFICIAL: LTC L. ORUM ***THIS POSITION MAY BE AUTHORIZED A RECRUITMENT OR RELOCATION INCENTIVE FOR UP TO 25%***

Duties

1. Gathers and organizes narrative and statistical information using established methods, techniques, and precedents, such as questionnaires, interviews, review of computer data, and comparison of past and present records. Work processes are observed to identify such problems as to work flow and processes, distribution, forms and record keeping, span of control, staffing ratios, and organizational structure. 2. Conducts troubleshooting and management studies to ascertain the need for changes in existing management systems or methods of operation such as work processes, functional responsibility, operating techniques, organizational structure and other factors effecting the efficient and economical use of available resources. 3. Assignments involve several specialized areas of management such as organizational analysis, work methods and standards, procedure analysis, and management statistics. Participates in providing management consulting services on all aspects of improving management operations for the state. Provides liaison assistance, as required, performs follow-up assignments, findings, and recommendations. Reports to the supervisor on the status of corrective actions taken by functional activities. 4. Accomplishes management studies by applying best business practices and basic analytical techniques to gather, document, and summarize data. Prepares working papers and files to document management studies. Conducts studies involving work processes and administrative procedures that are clerical, routine, and mostly straightforward and are common to several different organizations. Identifies, analyzes, and recommends solutions to problems found in work processes and procedures rather than in the substance of the work operations. Applies a full range and sequence of analytical steps appropriate for assigned studies, or portions of studies, from planning through fact-finding to reporting results. Assignments are of limited complexity that involves conventional problems that can be resolved by selecting and applying standard analytical techniques and procedures. Establishes the necessary facts and links them to the solution of assigned problems and issues while continually deciding if enough information has been gathered to support findings. 5. Prepares management studies which present findings identifying causative situations and recommending corrective action. Conducts or participates in the discussion of findings with activity personnel. Makes necessary adjustments based on this discussion. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration.
• The incumbent of this position description must have at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Each applicant must fully substantiate (in his/her own words) that he/she meets the requirements of the Specialized Experience listed below: Otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. DO NOT COPY THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION. DOING SO MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FOR THE POSITION. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education, or training in administrative, professional, investigative, technical, or other responsible work which demonstrates analytical ability and a practical and theoretical knowledge of the functions, processes, and principles of management. Knowledge of the National Guard organizational structures, functions, procedures, and techniques. Experience using computer and automation systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 1 year equivalent to at least GS-7 experience, education, or training equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Experience, education, or training which has provided application of practices, theories, techniques, and methods of management. Experience analyzing, interpreting, and developing policies and procedures of local management.

Education

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience:

master's or equivalent graduate degree

or

2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree

or

LL.B. or J.D., if related

Contacts

• Address AL SMO 1720 Congressman Dickinson Dr Montgomery, AL 36109-0711 US
• Name: LTC Lorenzo Orum
• Phone: 334-271-7496
• Email: [email protected]