PROGRAM ANALYST

Summary You will serve as a Program Analyst in the Military Personnel and Analyses Directorate of ASSTSECNAV MANPOWER & RESERVE AFFAIRS (M-RA) WASHINGTON DC. Responsibilities You will develop and interpret military personnel policy, analyze DON strategy and policy recommendations, develop goals and milestones for the accomplishment of new initiatives, and monitor and oversee assigned policies and programs. You will respond to inquiries and prepare products to Congress, field activities, special interest groups, and federal, state and local agencies on policy formulation and interpretation, program statistical data, status updates and funding issues. You will analyze and evaluate policy, programs and budget for the DON Secretariat, provide advice to senior leadership on manpower and personnel policies and objectives, and ensure the effective and efficient implementation of personnel programs. You will provide technical and analytical advice and support in portfolio responsibilities, manage the research and analysis portfolio, and implement studies to inform short and long-term military manpower and personnel policies and objectives. You will design and execute research and analyses affecting the Navy and Marine Corps, build and use models to address issues/problem areas in military personnel policy, and plan, organize and lead others in carrying out complex research activities. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience providing technical advice on military personnel rules and regulations. Experience developing military personnel policies and procedures. Experience interpreting military personnel policies and procedures. Experience analyzing and evaluating military personnel policy for an organization. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Education Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. This position is eligible for part time, full time or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. If you are unable to apply online and request information about the Alternate Application process, please contact the Department of Navy's Employment Information Center. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. Military Spouse Preference applicants will receive priority consideration at the Full Performance Level (FPL) and if determined to be Best Qualified at the FPL, and selected, must be placed at the FPL. A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.