This is an Open Title 5 Excepted Service Non-Uniformed Personnel position, open to the Public and Veterans following the MN National Guard Merit Placement plan. AGENCY: MN Air and Army National Guard LOCATION: Camp Ripley, MN SELECTION OFFICAL: Col Cloutier, 320-616-2729 This is an Excepted Service position in the MN National Guard. Membership in the National Guard is not required for employment. Competitive service employees may apply however will be converted to Excepted service if hired.

Duties

Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list A MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYST (COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS), GS-0343-12, 1. Develops Special Military Projects and modifications to Cooperative Agreements, Grants, General Terms &Conditions (GT&C), FS Form 7600s, Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs), support agreements, and grant matters, and related operational and business procedures and processes. Analyzes, organizes a wide range of cooperative agreement management duties from pre-negotiation of cooperative agreement requirements and reimbursements, with applicable Directors/Program Managers, through inception to final approval, and administration through closeout. Plans, organizes, directs, controls and reviews complex long range (5 year agreement plan) Cooperative Agreements and related functions. Using analytical and evaluative methods and techniques, ensures state contracting operations, other required services, resources, and materials are acquired for new and existing cooperative agreement programs and often decides on different or unrelated processes and methods with conflicting data and with several possible courses of action to meet these required objectives. Manages and administers complex or sensitive cooperative agreement issues or problem areas independently that may arise and ensures regulatory and enforcement programs are administered to select appropriate evaluation, measurement, controls, audits, etc., are adhered to by Federal and state agencies. Coordinates with the state's Military Department Resource Manager and National Guard Bureau (NGB) Contracting regarding cooperative agreement support for the state National Guard (NG) mission, and its programs and objectives, by providing evaluation, planning and program analysis expertise to all aspects of the cooperative agreement program. Plans, develops, prepares and coordinates all aspects of support agreements, MOAs, and MOUs associated with Cooperative Agreements. Develops and negotiates types of positions for reimbursement and level of reimbursements with applicable State Program managers and others within the respective Department of Military Affairs, and in conjunction with the respective State Adjutant General or his representative, implements the Cooperative Agreement Consolidated Personnel Plan, if required and approved by the USPFO. Negotiates support agreements, collaborates with other ARNG, ANG units, and other Federal and non-Federal trading partners such as USAF, USN, USMC, USAR, USA (Active Duty), DIA, DLA, DARPA, GSA, GPO, USDA, NASA, DOE, USCG, and more. (30%) 2. Performs qualitative and quantitative techniques to analyze and measure the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of General Terms &Conditions (GT&C) and Construction Cooperative Agreements, and their related technical programs (examples include ARNG and ANG) Facilities Operations and Maintenance Programs, Security Guard Program, Challenge and StarBase Youth Programs; Full-Time Dining Facility Operations, Aviation Training and Base Operations, Electronic Security Systems Operations and Maintenance, Sustainable Range Program and Telecommunications, Distance Learning, and the ARNG Professional Education Center (PEC) Operations; and ANG Combat Readiness Training Center (CRTC) Base Operating Support, Air Traffic Control Activities, Fire Protection, Natural and Cultural Resources Management, Family Readiness and Support Program; and Homeland Defense initiatives for the ARNG and ANG). Applies appropriate program evaluation and measurement in order to prepare project papers and staff reports and provides briefings to NGB PARC and other NGB Directorate Staff personnel, Joint Force, and respective state managers to encourage understanding and acceptance (to ensure program compliance) of the Cooperative Agreements Program. (25%). 3. Advises others including Federal staff, and non-Federal recipients to accomplish the program goals. Keeps supervisors and staff informed of administrative issues and developments. Responds to questions and resolves problems for staff. Provides leadership and significantly contributes to adhoc or regular workgroups within the grants management community. Inspects and reconciles Program Manager records during the quarterly Joint Review Program (JRP) and assigns corrective actions as needed. Reconciliation of both federal and state books is required due to the federal and state cost-sharing partnerships. Provides technical authority in the development and review of policy and procedural issuances from the Department, the agency, and Operational Directorates. Reviews and comments on proposed changes in rules or regulations, conducts special studies, and prepares position papers and special reports. Responds to letters, memos, phone calls, e-mails, etc. with non-Federal recipient and Federal staff. (25%). Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the 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. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. GENERAL AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS: GS-12 - 1 year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. 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. GS-11 - 1-year specialized experience, education, or training equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Experience analyzing and interpreting policies and the procedures of higher headquarters/management as to applicability to current policies. Experience presenting and discussing complex matters in a clear and convincing manner. Experience in communicating with people from various backgrounds and circumstances. Must have at least 1 year specialized experience or equivalent to the GS11 level or equivalent. Maintains appropriate agency grants management certification. Fiscal Law, Master Cooperative Agreement Training certification every 3 years

Education

EDUCATION: Must have at least 1 year specialized experience or equivalent to the GS11 level or equivalent.

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

Contacts

• Address MN HRO ARMY 600 CEDAR STREET SAINT PAUL, MN 55101 US
• Name: Taryn Unterschuetz
• Phone: 651-282-4127
• Email: [email protected]