Summary
This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity. The incumbent serves as a Senior Program Analyst under the general administrative direction of a Branch Chief (military O4/O5 or GS-13/14). The primary purpose of this role is to independently evaluate, formulate, and defend strategic operations for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) volunteer committee programs.
Duties
As a Program Analyst at the GS-0343-9/11/12 some of your typical work assignments may include: Independently evaluates, formulates, and defends strategic operations for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) volunteer committee programs, providing regional oversight to 25-30 states and territories to establish critical program aspects impacting the nationwide framework. Serves as a nationwide Subject Matter Expert (SME) for high-visibility initiatives (e.g., Bosslift, Volunteer of the Year), authoring nationwide Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and developing customized local volunteer plans to drive the readiness and retention of National Guard and Reserve members. Formulates, reallocates, and defends Annual Spend Plans (ASP) before HQ ESGR leadership, executing complex spend analyses, resolving regional funding priorities, and enforcing strict regulatory compliance (including the mandatory 60% outreach budget threshold). Performs qualitative and quantitative analyses on committee effectiveness and fiscal execution, developing novel methodologies to resolve poorly defined regional issues by mapping Member Management System (MMS) and EventPLUS metrics against the ESGR Five-Year Strategic Plan. Serves as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) managing geographically dispersed support contract personnel, operates as a Government Purchase Card (GPC) holder, processes invitational travel, and directs the nationwide ESGR awards cycle. If selected at the GS/09 or GS/11 level, the responsibilities will be performed in a developmental capacity.
Education
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
How you will be evaluated
We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified below, required for this position. Competencies: Acquisition Strategy Financial Management Planning and Evaluating Based on the results of this evaluation, you will be placed in one of the following quality categories: Best Qualified: This highest category will be used for those candidates who possess the type and quality of experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position, including any selective placement factors and/or appropriate quality ranking factor(s), as determined by the job analysis. Highly Qualified: This higher category will be used for those candidates who possess the type and quality of experience that exceed the minimum qualifications of the position, including any selective placement factors and/or appropriate quality ranking factor(s) as determined by the job analysis. Qualified: This lowest category will be used for those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications of the position, including all selective placement factors and appropriate quality ranking factor(s) and are proficient in some, but not all, of the requirements of the position. Candidates may require extensive training and/or orientation in order to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=Category-Rating Names of the candidates in the Best Qualified category will be sent first to the hiring manager for employment consideration. Applicants in other categories will be referred in accordance with category rating procedures. Veterans Preference: If you are entitled to veterans preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. If you are entitled to veterans' preference and qualified for the position, your name will be placed above non-preference candidates on a list sent to the hiring manager for employment consideration. Qualified veterans' preference eligible with a service-connected disability of 10% or more will be listed at the top of the highest quality category depending on the position and grade level of the job. For information on entitlement see Feds Hire Vets - Job Seekers - Veterans.