Management and Program Analyst

Summary This position is located in the Department of Defense, Office of the Inspector General (DoD OIG), Deputy Inspector General for Evaluations (DIG-EVAL), Evaluation Support Center. This position manages and submits training requests, purchase orders and manages/maintains the component's accountable property account. Responsibilities Coordinates learning management for component staff, monitors staff compliance with mandatory training requirements; notifies supervisors of potential issues; works with management and staff in completing and maintaining Individual Development Plans. Provides advice on course suitability and availability and relevant regulations and policies; oversees the accurate and current maintenance of training databases and preparation of required report. Reviews, approves and processes/submits all training request (SF-182s) with in the Learning Management System. Submits and monitors funded training Purchase Requests for all EVAL staff to assure the proper approval and utilization of government fund estimates and expenditures. Routinely informs EVAL Managers of any significant deficiencies and makes recommendations to ensure adherence to cost objectives. Prepares various real time reports and briefs for EVAL Managers while providing status updates on training budgetary requirements in order to anticipate resource needs, prioritize initiatives, and select optimal expenditures. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Time in Grade: For entry at the GS-11 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-09 or equivalent or higher grade, in the Federal Service. For entry at the GS-12 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-11 or equivalent or higher grade, in the Federal Service. For entry at the GS-13 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-12 or equivalent or higher grade, in the Federal Service. Specialized Experience: At the GS-11, you must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-09 grade level: Specialized Experience is defined as experience is defined as the ability to: Perform reviews and critical assessments of past training expenditures, new or revised program plans and relevant regulation and policy; advises on funding of proposed training program changes or new initiatives. The ability to submit, monitor, manage and control approved funded training allocations within established constraints, and advises on funding strategies. Conduct analysis of the short- and long-range resources to formulate budget proposals and recommendations for all training expenditures and unfunded requirements. Possesses the ability to account for, maintain, issue, and replace all component assigned property and equipment. At the GS-12, you must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level: Specialized Experience is defined as the ability to perform reviews and critical assessments of past training expenditures, new or revised program plans and relevant regulation and policy; advises on funding of proposed training program changes or new initiatives. The ability to submit, monitor, manage and control approved funded training allocations within established constraints, and advises on funding strategies. Conduct analysis of the short- and long-range resources to formulate budget proposals and recommendations for all training expenditures and unfunded requirements. Possesses the ability to account for, maintain, issue, and replace all component assigned property and equipment. At the GS-13, you must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level: Specialized Experience is defined as the ability to perform reviews and critical assessments of past training expenditures, new or revised program plans and relevant regulation and policy; advises on funding of proposed training program changes or new initiatives. The ability to submit, monitor, manage and control approved funded training allocations within established constraints, and advises on funding strategies. Conduct analysis of the short and long range resources to formulate budget proposals and recommendations for all training expenditures and unfunded requirements. Possesses the ability to account for, maintain, issue, and replace all component assigned property and equipment. You must meet the minimum qualification requirements as stated in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-prof.asp. 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) is qualifying. 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. Qualification and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Applicants who have held a non-temporary General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must meet the time-in-grade restriction. Additional Required Documents Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Priority Consideration: If you are a federal employee who will be or has been separated by a Reduction in Force (RIF), you must submit a copy of your RIF separation notice and SF-50 if available. For more information on ICTAP, click here ICTAP Guidance. NOTE: If you have never worked for the Federal Government, you are NOT ICTAP eligible. Individuals with disabilities: If you are an individual with a documented disability, you must submit a letter signed by a doctor, a licensed medical professional, a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist, or any federal, state, or local agency that issues or provides disability benefits. The letter should state that you have a documented disability and are eligible for employment under the Schedule A hiring authority, 5 CFR 213.3102 (u). Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: If you are a Military Spouse Preference applicant, 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 for Military Spouse Preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. If determined best qualified, you will be placed at that full performance level of the position. 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 for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist. 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 Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist. 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 Retained Grade preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Education At the GS-11: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be used to substitute for the specialized experience requirement. Only experience and/or education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. If you are using education to substitute for the qualifying experience, you must submit transcripts at the time you apply. ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide unofficial transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more that 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society. GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specialized in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. Accreditation: Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management website at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/ and U.S. Department of Education website at http://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html. There is no substitution of education for qualifying experience at the GS-12 or 13 grade levels. Additional Information If you have not previously completed a probationary period with the Federal government in a similar position, you will be required to serve a 1-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. Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination. PCS costs (moving expenses) will NOT be paid. Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives are NOT authorized by the hiring official. For more information on veterans' preference click here. 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; the position is authorized special pay under 5 U.S.C. 3505; or a state of national emergency exists. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Priority Consideration: Applicants must be well-qualified, which is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. For more ICTAP Guidance, click here. NOTE: If you have never worked for the Federal Government, you are NOT ICTAP eligible. The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants issued March 18, 2004, will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. Position(s) may be filled by displaced Department of Defense (DoD) employees through the DOD Priority Placement Program. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligible candidates who currently occupy a formal training program position will be entitled to exercise their priority preference. You may submit a cover letter which will be forwarded to the selecting official with your resume. Your cover letter will not be used to verify your qualifications or eligibility. PPP Application Based Preference Eligible (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. Resume: DO NOT include the following information: Classified or government sensitive information; social security number; photos of yourself; personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.; or encrypted and digitally signed documents. Read more about what you should leave out of your resume at USAJOBS. Performance Appraisal: The performance appraisal must include the final rating. If a completed performance appraisal does not exist, is incomplete or unavailable, you must submit an explanation as to why it is not available at the time of your application submission. Mid-year progress reviews will not be accepted. 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 317-212-4434 for assistance.