PROGRAM ANALYST

Clarification from the agency

This position is open to current on-board Title 5 and Title 32 employees of the Iowa Army National Guard. Military membership is required.

As a PROGRAM ANALYST, GS-0343-9 your duties are below.

1. Prepares the state Information Support Plan. Receives information and requirements from the various divisions/branches within the organization Reviews agency/NGB architectures. Performs cost-benefit and life cycle analysis. Prepares the plan and submits to NGB. Coordinates with NGB and updates/changes the plan as required.
2. Prepares Program Objective Memorandum (POM) submission. Reviews NGB and agency architectures and support plans, compiles data, conducts trend, cost, and life cycle analysis, prepares and forwards submission. Monitors status of POM and adjusts programs/plans as required.
3. Manages the organization's Internal Controls program. Conducts audits of assessable programs, reviews findings, prepares reports and corrective action plans and monitors noted deficiencies.
4. Analyzes new or proposed regulations, legislation, or operating procedures for impact on the information programs and operations mission. Develops regulatory and policy documents for the organization.
5. Performs budget management functions for current and past budget year. Receives and reviews Annual Funding Program. Prepares management reports and provides funding status. Submits/adjusts obligation plans. Prepares authorization documents. Prepares validation documents and validates for fiscal law compliance. Creates reservations. Tracks transactions. Reviews obligation/purchase documents. Conducts internal budget meetings and prepares reports for agency Program Budget Advisory Council meetings. Coordinates disbursements and reconciles unliquidated transactions. Coordinates and prepares inter and intra agency funds transfers. Performs year-end closeout. Maintains informal commitment registers. Prepares and submits budget requests. Renews contracts and purchase agreements.
6. Performs Cooperative Service Agreement services. Coordinates with State agencies and NGB program managers. Receives and reviews authorization documents. Allocates funds to appendices. Reconciles account activity, renews agreements, and performs year-end close out functions.
7. Manages division Impact Card Program. Creates obligation documents, receives and reviews statements, resolves billing and payment disputes.
8. Provides administrative support to the division. Schedules meetings, conferences, and travel. Maintains division suspense/activity databases. Conducts research and analysis. Prepares briefing and reports. Represents the organization at meetings and on committees.
9. Performs other duties as assigned. D1583P01

Conditions of employment

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted position that requires military membership in a compatible military assignment in the Iowa Army National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of this excepted position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.

APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 08/21/2026 . FAILURE TO PROVIDE COMPLETE INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN YOUR NOT RECEIVING CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION. Please refer to the Qualifications and Evaluations Section of this Announcement to understand the qualification requirements, and the How to Apply Section for detailed instruction on applying.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Employment is subject to attaining and maintaining a clearance as required by this position. If the selectee does not possess the applicable security clearance when hired, application must be made within 30 days of the start date. Failure to make application for the required security clearance will result in termination of employment.

Failure to complete prescribed courses may be cause for reassignment or termination of FTS.

Military Rank Requirements: OFFICERS, WARRANT OFFICERS, and ENLISTED MEMBERS (O-4 and Below)

Qualifications

In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Applicants who do not fully address the minimum/specialized experience needed for the position in their resume will not be referred for consideration. Your resume must contain your own words. Resumes that are verbatim, from this announcement, any PD's, or any other applicants will not be considered.

MINIMUM 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.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: GS-0343-9: Must haveexperience in the following:

• 1-year specialized experience, education, or training equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.
• Experience, education, or training which has provided application of practices, theories, techniques, and methods of management.
• Experience analyzing, interpreting, and developing policies and procedures of local management.

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, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are found to be among the qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for this position:

• Detailed knowledge of the mission, objectives, terminology, and management practices of the activity, agency and NGB.
• Detailed knowledge of Information Resource Management programs, fiscal law, army budgeting and accounting procedures, and the Programming, Planning, Budgeting, and Execution System.
• Knowledge of Information Mission Area policies, procedures, regulations and precedents.
• Detailed knowledge of cost-benefit, life-cycle, and trends analysis fundamentals and procedures.
• Ability to review, analyze, and resolve conflicts between local and higher regulations and the division to ensure they meet regulatory requirements.
• Ability to properly identify, maintain, and protect official records.

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (format should include Month and Year) of employment and duties performed.
2. Additional Supporting Documents (if applicable): Cover Letter, Transcripts, DD 214, SF-50, ect.

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