PROGRAM ANALYST Job in Alexandria, VA

Vacancy No. D-DFAS-12636361-25 Department Office of Inspector General
Salary $99,200.00 to $153,354.00 Grade 12 to 13
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 12/13/2024 Close Date 12/23/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Alexandria, VA


Summary

This position is located in the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General, Mission Support Team (MST), Strategic Planning and Performance Directorate (SPP), Risk Management Division (RMD). The RMD promotes a performance- and risk-conscious environment that is consistent with the OIG's mission and vision; leads the DoD OIG in identifying, assessing, and managing organizational risks; and assesses the effectiveness of internal controls in preventing fraud, waste, and abuse.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens

Duties

  • Advance and support the Enterprise Risk Management and Internal Control program to ensure the organization achieves strategic objectives, meets federal and DoD requirements, and improves operational performance.
  • Analyze and evaluate (on a qualitative and quantitative basis) the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations in meeting established goals and objectives to provide advice and recommendations to leaders.
  • Identify problems and risks, and apply varied fact-finding and decision-making techniques to analyze, compare, and select optimal courses of action that weigh competing objectives; develop and present detailed plans as solutions to decision makers.
  • Build trust, collaborate, and share information across organizational boundaries to achieve shared understanding; anticipate and plan for friction points, delays, and stakeholders’ needs to ensure project and program objectives are met.
  • Develop reports and deliver presentations to make recommendations that improve performance and persuade diverse audiences; influence Component staff to provide timely and complete work products and improve business processes.
  • Design, propose, and conduct qualitative and quantitative data collection; cleanse and analyze data to investigate trends or anomalies, identify patterns, and draw useful conclusions.
  • Research and interpret program related laws, regulations, guidelines, and procedures.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must be a U.S Citizen or National
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or be exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov).
  • Suitable for federal employment
  • This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
  • Incumbent is required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment, and is subject to random drug testing for the duration of service with DoD OIG.
  • You may be required to complete a financial disclosure (OGE-450).
  • Drug Testing Required
  • The incumbent must adhere to the DoD Standards of Conduct.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience GS-12: For the GS-12, you must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience as a GS-11 in the Federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to GS-12 if outside the Federal service, is required.

The specialized experience is defined as: 1) formulating work products as part of a cross functional team at the organizational/agency-level to produce agency-level documents, presentations, and reports; 2) effectively working under an enterprise- or agency-based risk management and internal control approach that advances the effectiveness of an agency's business operations to meet strategic goals and objectives; 3) collecting and analyzing data using quantitative and qualitative methods; 4) collaborating across boundaries at the organizational/agency-level to build relationships, achieve common goals, provide well-written quality products, and resolve problems; 5) identifying organizational change initiatives that improve business processes and assisting leadership to obtain approval for those initiatives.


Specialized Experience GS-13; For the GS-13, you must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience as a GS-12 in the Federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to GS-13 if outside the Federal service, is required.

The specialized experience is defined as: 1) leading cross functional teams at the organizational/agency-level to produce agency-level documents, presentations, and reports; 2) leading aspects of an enterprise- or agency-based risk management and internal control approach that advances the effectiveness of an agency's business operations to meet strategic goals and objectives; 3) collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data using quantitative and qualitative methods and evaluative techniques to assess and improve organizational and program mission effectiveness and efficiency; 4) collaborating across boundaries at the organizational/agency-level to build relationships, achieve common goals, provide quality products, and resolve problems; 5) identifying and presenting organizational change initiatives that improve business programs or processes and managing up through leadership chain to gain approval of for those initiatives.


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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience.

Only experience and/or education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

Education

Education is not substitutable for specialized experience at this grade level.




Additional information

  • Incumbent will be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
  • This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 calendar days of the initial issue date of the referral list.
  • Management has the prerogative to select at either grade level.
  • This recruitment provides promotion opportunity to target position without further competition when selectee is eligible and recommended by management. However promotion is not guaranteed and no promise of a promotion is implied.
  • Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination
  • Position(s) may be filled by displaced Department of Defense (DoD) employees through the Priority Placement Program.
  • DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP) Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligible candidates will receive priority consideration at the full performance level only.
  • PPP Application Based Preference Eligibles (Military Reserve and National Guard technicians, Military Reserve and National Guard technicians receiving disability retirement, and Retained Grade employees) will receive priority consideration at the full performance level only.
  • Recruitment Incentive WILL NOT be authorized at the discretion of the Hiring Official.
  • Relocation allowance WILL NOT be authorized.
  • This position NOT covered by a bargaining unit.
  • This position is EXEMPT from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
  • Moving expenses WILL NOTbe paid.
  • The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here.
  • Retired Civil Service Employee: Employment of retired Federal employees receiving an annuity is subject to the requirements of the Department of Defense (DoD) policy guidance. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300.
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Priority Consideration: If you are a displaced Federal Civil Service employee and attain a rating of at least 90, you may be entitled to receive special priority selection under the ICTAP. For more information on ICTAP, click here ICTAP Guidance. NOTE: If you have never worked for the Federal Government, you are NOT ICTAP eligible.
  • Pay for first time hires to the Federal Government will typically be set at step 1 salary range for their respective grade level.
  • Retired/Retiring Veterans: Please be aware that there is a 180-Day Restriction on Department of Defense (DoD) Employment of Military Retirees. A retired member of the Armed Forces may not be appointed to a civilian position in the DoD within 180 days after retirement unless the agency requests and is granted a waiver (5 United States Code 3326.); the position is authorized special pay under 5 U.S.C. 3505; or a state of national emergency exists.
  • For this job announcement, supporting documents must be received by the closing date of this announcement. Not all documents may apply to everyone.
  • All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance.

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 application will be evaluated and rated under the Category Rating and Selection Procedures. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your ability for further consideration. Eligible candidates will then be placed for selection consideration into 3 categories as described below:

  1. Best Qualified Category - Exceeds the minimum qualification requirements and demonstrates a high level of proficiency in the job related competencies based on the answers to the occupational questionnaire.
  2. Highly Qualified Category - Exceeds the minimum qualification requirements and demonstrates proficiency in some of the job-related competencies based on the answers to the occupational questionnaire.
  3. Qualified Category - Meets the minimum qualifications as described in the Qualifications section of this announcement.
The Assessment Questionnaire takes approximately 15 minutes to complete and collects information on your education, training and experience related to the following critical competencies:
  • Change Management
  • Communication
  • Customer Service
  • Data Collection and Analysis
  • Enterprise-wide or Agency-wide Approach
  • Internal Controls
  • Problem Solving
  • Project Management
  • Risk Management
  • Strategic Thinking

You can preview the Assessment Questionnaire here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12636361

Criminal History Inquiries- If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency @ dfas.indianapolis-in.zh.mbx.ssc-cc@mail.mil.

Required Documents

For this job announcement, the following supporting documents are required and must be received by the closing date of this announcement. Not all documents may apply to everyone.

1. Resume: PLEASE NOTE: Only the first 5 pages of your resume will be reviewed. Be sure your relevant experience is included in those first five pages. For assistance in preparing your resume, visit DFAS Resume Tools.

2. Complete Assessment Questionnaire: Your resume must describe the scope of work with regard to your responses to the occupational self-assessment questionnaire, as they generate your numerical rating.

The following supporting documents are ONLY required if applicable to your personal qualifications or status.

1. Cover Letter: You may submit a cover letter which will be forwarded to the selecting official if referred. Cover letters will not be used to verify qualifications or determine eligibility.

2. Veterans Preference: If you are claiming veteran's preference, you MUST submit the appropriate documentation. Failure to do so will result in the loss of veteran's preference, and may impact your eligibility for referral. For more veterans' information please click here.

  • You must submit a copy of your DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty", showing the dates of active duty service, type of discharge and the character of service. Alternatively, if you are a current military member in active duty service and do not have a copy of your DD-214, you must submit a written documentation (certification) from your branch of service certifying that you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after the date of application. The certification must include your rank, dates of active duty service and the expected condition of discharge.
  • If claiming 10-point preference and/or are a 30% or more Disabled Veteran, you must submit both a DD-214 or expected discharge documentation as described above AND a copy of a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or your branch of service certifying the presence of service-connected disability and indicating the percentage of disability.
  • If you are claiming eligibility based on 10-point derived veterans' preference (i.e. a spouse, widow/widower, or parent of a veteran claiming veterans' preference when the veteran is unable to use it), you must also submit a Standard Form 15 (SF-15) "Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference" and any required documents indicated on the SF-15 to substantiate the claimed preference.

3. ICTAP Eligibles: You must submit a Separation-Reduction in Force (RIF) SF-50; a RIF Notice showing separation within the past year (or declining a management directed reassignment outside the commuting area, or a Termination of Disability Notice from OPM) and most recent performance appraisal.

4. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: Military Spouse Preference applicants, must be placed at the highest grade level for which they have applied and been determined best qualified up to and including the full performance level. You must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

5. Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

6. Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians Receiving Disability Retirement PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians receiving disability retirement PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

7. Retained Grade PPP Eligible: Retained Grade PPP applicants, must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

This job will close when we have received 75 applications which may be sooner than the closing date.

Click 'Apply Online' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.

1. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire and upload required documents.
2. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application.
3. Check application status by logging into your USAJOBS account, clicking Application Status, then More Information for this position. Return to an incomplete application by logging into your USAJOBS account and clicking Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the
Human Resources Office. Please contact [Internal Contact Name] at [Internal Contact Phone Number] or [Internal Contact Email]~ to obtain an alternative application.

Agency contact information

HR Customer Care Center
Address
DoD OIG - MISSION SUPPORT TEAM
4800 Mark Center Drive
Alexandria, VA 22350
US
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Next steps

Once the online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. The occupational questionnaire and the resume that you submit will be used to assess your qualifications for the job, and to identify the best qualified applicants to be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interviews. We will notify you of the outcome after each of these steps has been completed. You will still be able to check your status by logging in to your USA Jobs account. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.

All information included in the resume and Occupational Questionnaire is subject to review and verification. HR will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements. Applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be further evaluated by information provided in the Occupational Questionnaire. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have misrepresented your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position and, if you're already an employee, you may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service.

Application of Veterans Preference: The Category Rating method protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category. Preference eligible's who meet minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent must be listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-9 grade level or higher. A selecting official may make selections from the highest quality category (Best Qualified) provided no preference eligible in that category is passed over to select a non-preference eligible in that category unless the requirements of 5 U.S.C. 3317(b) or 3318(b) are satisfied.


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