Program Analyst

Summary About the Position: This position is in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). Employees occupying DCIPS positions are in the Excepted Service and must adhere to U.S. Code, Title 10, as well as Department of Defense Instruction 1400.25. Responsibilities Serve as a Command Functional Program Analyst, overseeing resource actions from funds distribution through budget execution. Decode program and dollar directives from the Department of Defense (DoD), Headquarters Department of the Army (HQDA), and other national intelligence agencies, advising staff and subordinate commands on implementation within INSCOM. Scrutinize budget estimates and supporting data in the General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS) to ensure compliance with regulatory and legal constraints. Determine the availability of funds and distribute resources strategically to ensure maximum utilization throughout the fiscal year. Serve as the primary point of contact between INSCOM, HQDA, DoD, and other national agencies on all resource management issues. Independently tackle budget related challenges arising from new legislation or conflicting requirements, applying innovative solutions and modified criteria as needed. Utilize in-depth knowledge of the DoD Planning, Programming, and Budgeting System (PPBS) and the Department of the Army Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System (PPBES) to enhance program effectiveness. Apply expertise in Congressional, DoD, DA, NSA, and MACOM resource management policies, directives, and regulations. Employ understanding of various organizational and management structures within DoD, DA, Joint, Theater, and national organizations to improve coordination and effectiveness. Use analytical and evaluative methods to assess program development, aiming to improve organizational effectiveness and efficiency. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 10-Point Other Veterans’ Rating 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans 5-Point Veterans' Preference Current Army Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Employee Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Current DoD Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Employee (non-Army) Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange Agreement Disabled Veteran w/ a Service-Connected Disability, More than 10%, Less than 30% Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Prior Federal Service Employee Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible United States Citizen Applying to a DCIPS Position Army DCIPS positions apply Veteran's Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. In order to qualify, you must meet the requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience is defined as experience in fund distribution, fund management and using enterprise-level financial systems (e.g., GFEBS) for budget execution. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the Federal service (GG/GS - 12) You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Financial Management Systems Financial Stewardship Program Management Project Management Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Education Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Certification Level 2: 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. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Human Capital & Resource Management Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. Incentive may be authorized if determined to be in the best interest of the Government. Advance in Hire (AIH) may be authorized if determined to be in the best interest of the Government.