Clarification from the agency

This is an open continuous announcement. Initial cutoff will be 28 ARPIL 2026. Recruitment will continue through the announcement closing date until the position is filled.

As a PROGRAM ANALYST (TITLE 5), GS-0343-9, you will plan, analyze and/ or evaluate the effectiveness of line or operating programs.

Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list:

• Analyze evaluation results on both a quantitative and qualitative basis to provide concise and objective information to identify accountability strengths and weaknesses.
• Review reports and studies to ensure that user requirements are met and appropriate rules and regulations are utilized.
• Develop and administer a system of reviews, management controls, evaluations, and checklists designed to ensure conformance with law and regulations.
• Independently evaluates the effectiveness of substantive unit programs and processes in meeting their established goals and objectives.
• Plan, coordinate, and carry out the successive steps in fact-finding and analysis of issues necessary to complete each phase of assigned projects.
• Evaluate unit and organizational effectiveness.
• Identify problems, review production standards, and make tentative recommendations for problem resolution.
• Develop recommendations to correct deficiencies or suggest program or process improvements for the organization.
• Note deficiencies, identify necessary resources, and recommend corrective action.
• Conduct studies of work processes and procedures.
• Assist in the development of directives and the design, development, documentation, and implementation of various reporting systems.
• Review workload requirements to ascertain areas where procedures can be combined, distributed, or simplified to increase productivity, efficiency, or effectiveness and is able to utilize centralized planning and decentralized execution of mission objectives.

Conditions of employment

• IAW The Fair Chance Act, Agency employees may not request criminal history information at the point of initial application, upon receipt of an application, or prior to, during or after a job interview. If an Optional Form (OF) 306, Declaration of Employment is submitted prior to the point of a conditional offer, questions related to background information section may not be asked.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a 2 year Trial Period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
• https://www.dcpas.osd.mil/sites/default/files/military_reserve_and_guard_disability_ppp_self_cert_checklist.pdf
• The incumbent of this position description must have at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment.
• Irregular and overtime hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies.
• 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.
• 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 position.

Qualifications

AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of consideration for this position, Title 5 Excepted Service, will be in the following manner and sequence:

• The FIRST area of consideration for this position will be candidates who match through the Priority Placement Program (PPP).
• The SECOND area of consideration will be Veterans' Preference (VP) eligible.
• The THIRD area of consideration will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG.
• The FOURTH area of consideration will be all current Federal Employees.
• The FIFTH area of consideration will be all Federal re-employment eligible.
• The SIXTH area of consideration will be U.S. Citizens.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-09 Level - MUST possess specialized experience, which includes 12 months of experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade, GS-07, in the Federal service which has provided application of practices, theories, techniques, and methods of management; experience analyzing, interpreting, and developing policies and procedures of local management.

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 directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

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.

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 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.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

• Attention to Detail
• Planning and Evaluating
• Problem Solving
• Reasoning

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Your resume that clearly demonstrates experience that meets the requirements of this position. Your resume must contain identifiable information such as your name, address, and phone number. It should also show your work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.

If you are a current or former federal employee, you MUST submit your most recent SF-50

Other supporting documents (as applicable):

• Certifications
• DD-214
• SF-50
• Official Transcript ?

Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.

Documents that support Veterans' Preference:

• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• Disability Letter (VA)
• SF-15

If claiming eligibility under the VOW Act: The VOW Act requires Federal agencies to treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, at the time they apply for a Federal job, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD214. In order to be considered under the VOW Act, the certification must specify that the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted with your application package for this job announcement. The certification must be on letterhead from the appropriate military branch and include the following information: military dates of service and expected discharge or release date, character of service, military rank, type of discharge, and date when terminal leave will begin. Certifications must be signed by, or by direction of military members' military personnel offices, unit commanders or higher headquarters. Agencies are required to verify a qualifying separation from military service prior to appointment, through the DD214 or other appropriate documentation. Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment.

Documents NOT accepted: photographs, copies of position descriptions, training certificates, performance ratings, awards, and letters of appreciation.

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