Summary
This National Guard position is for a PROGRAM ANALYST (Title 32), Position Description Number D1010000 and is part of the UTC located in Camp Williams, Bluffdale UT, with the Utah Army National Guard.
This vacancy is OPEN to the public, to those in the UTARNG or willing to join.
The selecting supervisor for this vacancy is Mr. Craig, Darwin .
Clarification from the agency
This is a Title 32 excepted position.
This job announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies for additional positions vacated during the job bid process
This vacancy is OPEN to the public, to those in the UTARNG or willing to join.
Duties
Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list
As a PROGRAM ANALYST (Title 32), GS-0343-9, you will:
- The purpose of this position is to serve as the analyst and consultant for the management and administration of programs within the directorate or division.
- Serves as key coordination point for all program requirements.
- This work requires knowledge of management principles, organizational theory and techniques of analysis.
- Knowledge of agency administrative guidance and operating procedures coupled with analytical ability is required to develop information required by the chief to determine feasibility and legality of proposed program and operational plans.
- The position requires a more narrowly defined focus of a specific functional area, i.e., personnel, logistics, training, operations, etc.
- Incumbent performs duties necessary to accomplish program analyst functions and provide for customer services in support of programs essential to state Army or Air National Guard daily readiness missions.
- Reviews, evaluates and analyzes obligations and expenditures.
- Prepares directorate or division summaries from reports submitted by Major Subordinate Commands (MSC).
- Summarizes and interprets significant data collected and relates this data to the organizations program actions; identifies and analyzes deficiencies in resource consumption, training, workload and scheduling, and evaluates deviations from standards, plans, and estimates to determine cause and impact on missions.
- Assists management in interpretation and utilization of reports and information provided. Develops various visual media to present trends, performance status, capability and related management information.
- Aids functional areas in identifying areas of record documentation and procedures that can be streamlined, combined or improved and initiates methods to operate under the new or revised system.
- Implements management control plans.
- Provides recommendations to subordinate organizations for proper management of programs.
- Recommends funding allocations and monitors expenditure to ensure allocations are being utilized as planned and are not being exceeded.
- Adjusts allocations as needed.
- Report expenditure status to management and National Guard Bureau (NGB) as required.
- Based on budget guidance received from higher headquarters, develops an annual budget for programs.
- Reviews prior and current budgets/funding trends, compiles funding projections and prepares funding recommendations.
- Anticipates requirements for program funds by reviewing execution plans and recommends appropriate action such as reprogramming funds from one program to another to correct funding shortfalls.
- This requires close coordination with major subordinate commands and comptroller personnel, and an in-depth understanding of the status of the projects and contracts, their completion status and their significance to ensure that the recommendations made will allow for the successful completion of management programs.
- Reviews the status of program milestones requests payment of funds after it has been determined that the requirements have been properly satisfied.
- Researches and interprets personnel and training regulations, DA Pam's, Circulars, and NGB guidance. Works concurrently with management to develop state program policies and procedures.
- Provides advice and assistance to management on accountability and legality of operating programs.
- Conducts training for proper management and accountability of programs.
- Reviews data on program requirements (e.g. manday requirements, commercial transportation requirements, temporary employment requirements, etc.) to support and justify each separate program by appropriation/activity.
- Develops and prepares current year program spreadsheets.
- Advises management on timing of obligations and expenditures for Cooperative Agreement service contracts, equipment acquisitions and other unusual commitments.
- Verifies that obligations and expenditures occur on a timely basis IAW current year program and monthly schedule of obligations and expenditures.
- Investigates and prepare explanations of deviations from estimates or program objectives and develops recommendations to managers for budgetary adjustments.
- Review trends and performs analysis of separate budget activities then provides information to management.
- Projects requirements for program requirements.
- Validates and refines inputs which have fluctuated.
- Monitors daily expenditure rates associated activity programs.
- Reviews daily and monthly funding documents to determine if updates are correct or require further action.
- Develops, collects, and maintains various historical data used to initiate planning, programming and execution of current and future training and operations programs.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Conditions of Employment
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:
Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
Military Rank: Officer/Warrant Officer/Enlisted
Compatible Military Assignments: O: 36A, 42B WO: 420A ENL: 36B, 42A
- For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- Medical screening will be completed upon selection for hire.
- Soldiers who accept a technician position may be terminated from the Bonus and Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP).
- Indefinite positions may be converted to permanent status without further competition.
- National Guard Membership is required.
- Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
- 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.
- Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
- May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
- The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.
- Position may be telework eligible after completion of probationary period.
- Potential for Incentive Pay.
- This position is eligible to be in the union: Laborers International Union of North America (LiUNA) Local 1776.
Qualifications
*Your resume must reflect in detail how the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer meets the below listed general and specialized experience required for the position.
**Must include beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week in order to determine part time vs. full time credit.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: 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. Experience using computer and automation systems.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 24 months experience which has provided a working knowledge of the National Guard organizational structures, functions, procedures, and techniques. Experience analyzing, interpreting and developing policies and procedures of local management.
Education
Not applicable for this position.
Benefits
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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.
Category Rating: Your application will be evaluated and rated under Category Rating selection procedures. Once the application process is complete, a review of your qualifications will be conducted to determine if you are qualified for this job. Qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The quality categories are:
1. Highly Qualified: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for this position.
2. Well Qualified: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for this position.
3. Qualified: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements for this position.
Your rating will be based on both your entire application package as well as the responses to the assessment questionnaire. Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your category rating can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the number of hours per week spent in such employment.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Resume: resume must show relevant experience, where you worked, job title, detailed duties and accomplishments written in your own words, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and ending dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.), hours per week. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your position title, pay plan, series and grade. Your detailed experience should be listed under each job title with starting and ending dates. Resume must show applicants name and contact information.
2. Other supporting documents:
- Applicable documents required for qualification, education, or certification as stated above.
- Must provide transcripts for education requirements if applicable.
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.
3. Other supporting documents: VET Preference documents if you possess them (DD214, Disability Letter, SF15)
Veterans Preference Information: Veterans' preference is not the same thing as being considered a veteran, there is a list of qualifying criteria that can be found at the following link:
OPM Guide: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-services/vet-guide-for-hr-professionals/
Veterans' preference must be validated by formal submissions including all necessary supporting documentation.
Note: Any Alterations in the shaded areas render the DD-214 void.
Acceptable documentation may be:
- If claiming TP -A copy of your DD-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," which must reflect dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions and a authorized campaign medal.
- If claiming CP or CPS - A copy of DD214 and Must submit a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs reflecting your level of disability for preference eligibility, you may obtain one by visiting a VA Regional Office, contacting a VA call center or online. You will need to submit a Standard Form, SF-15, "Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference".
- If claiming XP - A copy of DD214 and Must submit a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs reflecting 100% disability for preference eligibility. You will need to submit a Standard Form, SF-15, "Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference". Note: preference is not award if the veteran is living and is qualified for Federal Employment.
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
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.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
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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