This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity, Defense Human Resources Activity. The incumbent will be responsible for Defense Human Resources Agency's mission is to provide program support, information management, and administrative services to the DoD Components on human resource matters and to collect, archive, and provide management information, research, and analysis of human resources and other related functional area databases for the DoD.

Duties

This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) "Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense," dated October 15, 2021. As a IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN) at the GS-2210-9/11/12 some of your typical work assignments may include: Oversees the implementation of plans, procurements, risks, and deliverables of program elements; develops and tracks performance metrics and provides regular program-level status updates. Develops a communication strategy to engage stakeholders, manage their expectations, and improve their acceptance of the objectives of the program. Generates buy-in to the business goals and technical approach of the program. Identifies, collects, verifies, and validates individual project cost and schedule estimates of aggregate costs to a program-level business case. Develops business cases that effectively and efficiently offer sound business solutions based on quantitative and qualitative decision criteria. Develops proposed multi-year budget plans and annual operating budgets and identifies funding sources in support of program management. Plans, programs, and determines distribution of allotted funds, resolves budget shortfalls, and identifies management staffing and contracting requirements. -Perform strategic communications and coordination of taskers across internal and external teams for timely delivery.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Occasional Travel
• Work Schedule: Full-time
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS 09 , if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the 07 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Provides updates to agency management on program cost analysis, annual/multi-year and long-range fiscal/program planning and/or commercial issues. Directs/conducts cost comparison/benefit studies of current or projected programs. Develops lifecycle cost analysis of projects. - Conducts studies and evaluations of programs, which involve isolating, identifying, and recommending solutions to critical problems affecting the administration of important agency programs and the attainment of agency program goals and objectives., OR B. Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree You may qualify at the GS 11, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the 09 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Provides updates to agency management on program cost analysis, annual/multi-year and long-range fiscal/program planning and/or commercial issues. Directs/conducts cost comparison/benefit studies of current or projected programs. Develops lifecycle cost analysis of projects. - Conducts studies and evaluations of programs, which involve isolating, identifying, and recommending solutions to critical problems affecting the administration of important agency programs and the attainment of agency program goals and objectives. You may qualify at the GS 12, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the 11 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Provides updates to agency management on program cost analysis, annual/multi-year and long-range fiscal/program planning and/or commercial issues. Directs/conducts cost comparison/benefit studies of current or projected programs. Develops lifecycle cost analysis of projects. - Conducts studies and evaluations of programs, which involve isolating, identifying, and recommending solutions to critical problems affecting the administration of important agency programs and the attainment of agency program goals and objectives. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims.

All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that 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://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address Defense Human Resources Activity 4800 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22350-110 US
• Name: DHRA Servicing Team
• Phone: 6146920201
• Email: [email protected]