About the Position: This position serves as a Program Analyst for the Joint Activities Command located in Fort Liberty, North Carolina. This is a developmental position to the target grade of GS-12. Management may hire at any grade level (GS-11 or GS-12).

Duties

Develop and recommend strategic plans, following the programming requirements and command policies, for USSOCOM approval and allocation of funds to complete and support the mission objectives of the Command. Develop and recommend programming solutions to improve and the efficiency and effectiveness of the command's resource programs, timelines, and mission objectives under the Program Objective Memorandum (POM) conformance and guidance instructions. Prepare analysis of total resources (manpower and dollars) considering the command organization, missions, functions, programs, goals and objectives at the line-item level of detail. Provide expertise and develop plans through the command's POM and budget cycles, including the command's allocation of monetary resources through the DOD Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System (PPBES). Provide complex management support services in the areas of program cost analysis and fiscal year planning. Prepare, develop, and present programming data presentations for the Command Capabilities Based Program List (CBPL) input to USSOCOM and OSD.

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• This position is subject to a pre-employment urinalysis screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• Certificate Level 2: This is a financial management level 2 certified position. Failure to obtain this certification within two years of onboarding may subject the incumbent to adverse action.
• Position may be subject to one year probationary period unless previously completed.

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 WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority 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 education 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. Specialized Experience GS-11: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting on the federal budget process from Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System (PPBES) through Program Objective Memorandum (POM) submission; ensuring adequate funds are programmed to support future operations, training, readiness, sustainability, modernization, and force structure; and proficient in programs such as excel. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR 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. OR 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. Specialized Experience GS-12: One year specialized experience in assisting and developing plans for the federal budget process, which is to include Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System (PPBES) through Program Objective Memorandum (POM) submission; interpret policy guidance for resource management decisions and fund allocation; assist in conducting research and developing solutions for programming issues and funding constraints for Command allocated funding; proficient in using spreadsheets, PowerPoint, and general computer applications. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For the GS-12, 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: Control of FundsFinancial AnalysisFinancial ManagementOral Communication 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-09). 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-11).

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 DN-W4GKAA HQ JOINT SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND DO NOT MAIL Fort Liberty, NC 28310 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk