Program Analyst
- Location:
- Virginia, Arlington
- Requires Relocation:
- No
- Start Date:
- 10/12/2024
- End Date:
- 17/12/2024
- Offering Type:
- Permanent
- Hiring Paths:
- Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Individuals with disabilities Internal to an agency - appears on USAJOBS Military spouses Veterans
- Service Type:
- Competitive
- Travel Percentage:
- Occasional travel
About Defense Security Cooperation Agency
This position is part of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency. DSCA’s mission is to advance U.S. national security and foreign policy interests by building the capacity of foreign security forces to respond to shared challenges. DSCA leads the broader U.S. security cooperation enterprise in its efforts to train, educate, advise, and equip foreign partners. DSCA administers security cooperation programs that support U.S. policy interests and objectives.
Job summary
This position is part of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for servicing as an advisor and Subject Matter Expert (SME) to the Deputy Assistant Director for Strategy and Initiatives and other senior agency officials regarding strategic planning and improvements to the organizational processes performance with regards to global/functional initiatives impacting the Security Cooperation mission.
Major duties
As a PROGRAM ANALYST at the GS-0343-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Researches, develops and oversees the implementation of standard methodologies, frameworks and templates to address continued and emerging initiatives including the analysis of the impact on, and requirements for, working with foreign partners to determine what resources, policies, and plans are required to posture the security cooperation community to support. Monitors, reviews and analyzes risks and opportunities associated with policy dialogues, congressional requirements, and program implementation in order to develop, coordinate and assess accomplishment of program goals and objectives as they align to Agency's strategic plan and national security, foreign policy and defense guidance. Serves as an advisor and Subject Matter Expert (SME) to the Deputy Assistant Director for Strategy and Initiatives and other senior agency officials regarding strategic planning and improvements to the organizational processes performance with regards to global/functional initiatives impacting the Security Cooperation mission.
Qualification
You may qualify at the GS-14 grade level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service: Developing frameworks and methodologies, project plans Recommendations and/or other materials related to global/functional initiatives Impacting the security cooperation mission and leading projects to facilitate Develop security assistance or security cooperation strategic planning and implementation 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.
Education
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
Evaluations
Once the application process is complete, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If you are found to be among the top 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): Competencies: Planning and Evaluating Written Communication Military Spouse Preference: If you are entitled to military spouse preference, in order to receive this preference you must choose the spousal eligibility in your application package referencing MSP Military Spouse Preference. Your preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. To claim Military Spouse Preference (MSP) please complete the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist, save the document and attach it to your application package. Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the "Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP)" eligibility. If you are claiming RGP and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant. Information and required documentation for claiming MSP may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below. To be eligible as a RGP, you must submit the following supporting documents with your application package: a signed Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 (whs.mil)); a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) effecting the placement in retained grade status; or a copy of the notification letter you received regarding the RIF or classification downgrade.