Summary
This position is located in the United State Property and Fiscal Office (USPFO) at Camp Mabry in Austin, TX. The purpose of this position is to be responsible for administering and coordinating a complex Federal assistance agreement (grants, cooperative agreements), and support agreement portfolio which includes serving as a technical authority and resource with external recipients, Army National Guard (ARNG) units and Air National Guard (ANG) wings.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
CAT 1 - Open to public (Nationwide) - US citizens, US nationals or individuals who owe allegiance to the United States.
Duties
As a MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYST (COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS) with the Texas Army National Guard, your duties will include, but will not be limited to:
- 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. 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.
- 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).
- 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 ad-hoc 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.
- Develops and administers a system of internal reviews, evaluations, and checklists designed to ensure conformance with laws and regulations. Collectively evaluates performance and technical proficiency of Cooperative Agreements and related assistance programs and takes necessary action in support of Master Cooperative Agreements and Master Construction Cooperative Agreements. Responsible for coordination between Department of Defense, Department of the Army, Defense Contracting and Acquisition Agency, National Guard Bureau, United States Property and Fiscal Officer, Judge Advocate General, Internal Review Division, state agencies (e.g., Attorney General, state auditors) and various other Federal and state agencies. Ensures management controls, audits, etc., are adhered to by Federal and state offices (such as, Construction Facility Management Office, State Resource Manager, Department of Military Affairs, Office of the Adjutant General, USPFO, various state and Federal agencies utilizing federally reimbursed state facilities and support services). Incumbent (as the appointed Cooperative Agreements Program and Grants Officer Representative) is responsible for making periodic inspections of all projects or items constructed under state contracts using Federal funding provided through the USPFO.
- Provides technical review of documents such as MCAs, MCCAs, Special Military Project CAs, CA Appendices, involving facilities, environmental resources, security, electronics security, telecommunications, aviation base operations, full-time dining facility operations, administrative services, POLs, transportation, fire protection, air traffic control, logistics activities, family support, combat readiness training, distance learning project, employer support of the NG and Reserve Program, PEC Employee Activities and Services, Ground Maintenance Services, Aviation Reimbursable Maintenance Operations, and Requests for Advance Payments and modifications. Recommends approval or disapproval to the USPFO in cases requiring approval or endorsement
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Appointment Factor(s): This is a Title 5 Excepted Service position.
Remarks:
- The Texas National Guard is an Equal Opportunity employer.
- This is a Non-Bargaining Unit position.
- Must have a completed Positive National Agency Check (NAC) prior to appointment.
- This position requires a Secret Security Clearance. Incumbent must obtain and maintain a secret security clearance within 12 months of appointment.
- May be required to travel by car, in military and/or commercial aircraft, and by other means of transportation as appropriate to perform temporary duty assignments.
- Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
- Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
- This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this positions.
- This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG.
- Maintains appropriate agency grants management certification. Fiscal Law, Master Cooperative Agreement Training certification every 3 years
- THIS IS A FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Level 2 Certified position designated as such in accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, section 1051, amending 10 United States Code, section 1599d. Incumbent of this position is required to comply with all Department of Defense and Department of the Army requirements of this certification program. This certification requirement is a condition of employment for this position. Failure to obtain this certification within the required time may subject the incumbent to adverse action.
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- Direct deposit is mandatory.
Qualifications
In describing your experience in your resume, please be clear and specific. Assumptions regarding your experience will not be made.
Minimum Qualification Requirements: 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
To qualify at the GS-12 grade level your resume must include relevant experience/education with beginning and ending dates reflecting the following:
Specialized Experience:
One year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level (GS-11) in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector that provided you with the knowledge, skills and abilities required by this position such as the knowledge to evaluate government programs and operational effectiveness, efficiency, or productively within these agencies, and internal compliance with the policies, laws, and regulations governing these programs, and the ability to perform a variety of management tasks involved in developing, implementing, analyzing, evaluating, advising management on and/or improving the Cooperative Agreement Program and procedures, and substantial knowledge of agency programs and activities; agency missions, policies, and objectives; management principles and processes and the analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to assess the Cooperative Agreements Program for efficiency and effectiveness. 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.
Quality of Experience: Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated based on duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled.
Benefits
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Information Management, Oral Communication, Planning and Evaluating, Problem Solving, and Reasoning.
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume should include the following for related positions held:
- Work schedule (ex. Full-time, part-time, intermittent)
- Hours worked per week
- To and From dates (ex. MM/YYYY - MM/YYYY)
- Duties performed - In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. Assumptions will not be made regarding your experience.
2. As applicable:
- Latest SF-50 if previous or current federal employee.
- Financial Management Certification Level 1 and/or 2, if completed.
- Veteran's Preference documentation, if applicable.
Veterans Information: Veterans' preference must be validated by formal submissions including all necessary supporting documentation. You must provide acceptable documentation of your preference or appointment eligibility prior to the close date of the job announcement. Acceptable documentation may be:
1. A copy of your DD-214 Member-4 Copy, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions.
2. A "certification" that is a written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed.
3. You may obtain a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs reflecting your level of disability for preference eligibility by visiting a VA Regional Office, contacting a VA call center or visiting their website.
4. If claiming 10 point preference, you will need to submit a Standard Form, SF-15, "Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference".
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12533346
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
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Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
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