Program Analyst

Duties Provides leadership, expertise, and advice on the management, development, and planning of the regional Assessment Monitoring and Evaluation (AM and E) program. Develops Initial Assessments of partner nation capability requirements, identifies potential programmatic risks, and plans, monitors, and evaluates security cooperation programs. Contributes to DoD and program-level evaluations and determine and document return on investment, impact on DoD objectives, lessons learned and any unintended consequences to inform future planning. Performs quantitative and qualitative analysis and evaluation and monitor the effectiveness of SC efforts associated with train and equip activities, steady state SC projects, and emerging efforts. Supports life cycle cost analyses and performance cost benefit estimates of current or projected SC efforts ensuring plans address PN capacity gaps and enable real partner nation change. Performs an integrated, all-source, system analysis and identifies systemic leverage points that can be influenced through diplomatic, information, military, and economic (DIME) actions. Develops and provides guidance and authoritative advice on the implementation of strategic plans for the evaluation of USG-funded and partner-funded SC programs, policies, and projects. Analyzes new legislation, regulations, and policies and evaluates the impact on the AM and E program. Reviews, analyzes, and interprets legislation, Congressional language, Office of Management and Budget directives (OMB), and Department of Defense guidelines and determine resource impact on USSOUTHCOM AM and E programs. Serves as the Contracting Officer Representative tasking and directing a team of highly specialized AM and E contractors via their Project Managers on all deliverable requirements. Requirements Conditions of Employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Must be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Top-Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A pre-employment and recurring background investigation that includes contact with all references, employers, co-workers, personal associates, and a review of your driving record, credit history, criminal history, and military service are required. The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. Detection of the presence of drugs is warranted. This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident. This position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the selectee can be terminated with limited appeal rights. This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 15% of the time. Due to the nature of this position, employees are required to work both planned and unscheduled overtime. Must obtain and maintain a DoD Security Cooperation Workforce (SCW) Expert Proficiency Level Certification and complete related continuous learning requirements (1 yr. of successful SC work experience and a 3 or above performance appraisal rating). Must complete DoD SCW Expert level certification requirements within 2 years of entering this position. In addition, 80 hours of continuing education (CUE) every two years. This position requires a Spanish Proficiency Level of 2/2 through the Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT). 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 Veterans
Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
People with Disabilities, Schedule A
Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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. Additional information about transcripts is in this document . Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service which includes experience managing an Assessment Monitoring & Evaluation (AM&E) Program, responsible for a full spectrum of security cooperation (SC) initiatives in accordance with Title 10 section 383 authorities; participating in strategic planning and execution, providing guidance regarding SC programs, policies, and projects to include budget and contract oversight. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Organizational Awareness
Planning and Evaluating
Project Management
Strategic Thinking 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-13). Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements and minimum qualification requirements prescribed by OPM within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Separated Military Members: Resumes will be accepted from members of the Armed Forces who indicate in their applications that they are available for appointment within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. Military members may be appointed while on terminal/transitional leave, before the effective date of their military retirement/separation. Military Retirees: A retired member of the Armed Forces may not be appointed to a civilian position in DoD (including a non-appropriated fund position) within 180 days after retirement and are subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326 or 5 U.S.C. 5305. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) 60 Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit for more information. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If . click apply for full job details