Program Analyst

Job summary

You will serve as a PROGRAM ANALYST in the Manpower Department of the Naval Service Training Command NSTC GREAT LAKES. Salary for GS-09: $68,999 - $89,703 Salary for GS-11: $83,482 - $108,533 The President has ordered a government-wide hiring freeze subject to limited exceptions. Although we are moving forward with consideration of candidates, we will not make a selection for this vacancy unless the position is no longer subject to the hiring freeze.

Major duties

You will analyze manpower and personnel operating procedures requirements to identify problems. You will evaluate management data, reports, or other information to identify improvements in the effectiveness of operations. You will draft process improvement plans, goals, or objectives for implementation. You will operate software systems (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word, Project, SharePoint) to prepare reports.

Qualification

FOR GS-09: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the (GS-07) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:1) Assisting in the collection and analysis of civilian workforce data and tracking of personnel strength, assessing staffing levels, identifying trends or gaps; 2) Assisting in providing information and support to managers and employees on civilian personnel processes such as performance management, hiring actions, and awards, referring complex issues to higher-level staff; 3) Applying established local and higher-level personnel policies, procedures, protocols, directives, and instructions to complete assigned tasks; 4) Organizing and prioritizing assigned work, while responding to routine customer inquiries, and requests for information, and meeting deadlines while supporting multiple ongoing projects. Note: This information must be supported in your resume to be considered for the position. FOR GS-11: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the (GS-09) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:1) Developing, collecting, analyzing, and tracking civilian personnel, assessing staffing levels, identifying gaps, and recommending actions to support organizational workforce requirements; 2) Developing briefings and recurring reports, presenting manning issues to higher echelon personnel; 3) Advising managers and employees on the processes for civilian personnel, performance management, hiring actions, and awards etc.; 4) Interpreting, analyzing, and applying local and higher echelon personnel policies and procedures, protocols, directives and instructions; 5) Balancing multiple priorities, responding to customer inquiries and requests for information, and projects with conflicting deadlines. Note: This information must be supported in your resume to be considered for the position. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Education

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: FOR GS-09: Successful completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree Or Successful completion of two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree Or Possession of an LL.B. or J.D. that is related to this position being filled. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/ Or A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information. FOR GS-11: Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent graduate degree Or Successful completion of three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. Or Possession of an LL.M. that is related to this position being filled. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/ Or A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Evaluations

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and application package, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: COMPUTER LITERACY PARTNERING WRITTEN COMMUNICATION PROBLEM SOLVING ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: USA Hire, and Structured Resume Review. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents contain personal information such as SSN and DOB and some documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove said personal information before you submit your application. You must provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected.