Job summary

DCSA Field Operations Directorate is looking for Program Analyst (Action Officer) to provide the Deputy Regional Director for Mission Support with objective, in-depth, and well researched information tools such as white papers, spreadsheets, charts, and other detailed visuals to aide in operational analysis, problem solving, administrative and programmatic decision making. Interested? Consider DCSA and be part of America's Gatekeeper Team!

Major duties

As a Program Analyst (Action Officer) you will be responsible for the following duties: *The incumbent will assist the Deputy Regional Director for Mission Support, Central Region, Field Operations. *Responsible for making recommendations to DCSA leadership to ensure assigned programs and functions are efficient and effective. *Provide the Deputy Regional Director with objective, in-depth, and well researched information tools such as white papers, quad charts, spreadsheets, etc. to facilitate informed decision making on the administrative and programmatic aspects of Field Operations integration and support. * Responsible for Region level administration, policy, standards, and communications in accordance with instruction. * Establishes, revises, and/or reviews policies, procedures, mission objectives and organization structure to increase efficiency and drive solutions contributing to Mission success. * Coordinates independently with other internal organizations to maintain effective communications and represent Mission interests while shaping the development of new or modified administrative program policies, regulations, goals, or objectives. * Promotes procedures and systems for establishing, operating, and assessing effectiveness of Mission success.

Qualification

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: Management and Program Analysis Series 0343 for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 12/09/2024 Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade GS/GG-12 in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility. Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience. Specialized experience for this position includes: High level knowledge of the organization's mission and functions, and how its social, political, and technological systems work and operates effectively within them; this includes the programs, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the organization. Demonstrated expertise in the practice of independently collecting, analyzing, and using information to reach a consensus of understanding and collaboratively align compliance with existing or proposed policies, regulations, Directives, and Instructions. Demonstrated proficiency with organizing work, setting priorities, and determining resource requirements; determining short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinating with other organizations or parts of an organization to accomplish goals; monitoring progress and evaluating outcomes. Demonstrated expertise in independently identifying and analyzing problems; weighing relevance and accuracy of information; seeking/generating and evaluating alternative perspectives/solutions; making timely/effective recommendations based on potential implications of findings or conclusions; Critical evaluating the causes of problems and choosing courses of action that balance the interests of the mission and stakeholders. Demonstrated experience in defining needs and recommending solutions that deliver value to process improvement, communication management, strategic planning, and policy development. Experience researching data, using various collection methods, and conducting statistical/trend analysis to integrate historical data and objective feedback to develop models, documentation, and evaluations of various criteria that help assess program performance. Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: 1. Organizational Awareness Knows the organization's mission and functions, and how its social, political, and technological systems work and operates effectively within them; this includes the programs, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the organization. 2.Policy Coordination The practice of collecting, analyzing, and using information to reach a consensus of understanding and collaboratively align compliance with existing or proposed policies, regulations, Directives and Instructions. 3. Program Planning, Review and Evaluation Continuing analyses of program effectiveness, efficiency, cost effectiveness, schedule adherence and measurement of program accomplishments and results. 4. Problem Solving Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; seeks/generates and evaluates alternative perspectives/solutions; makes timely/ effective recommendations, based on potential implications of findings or conclusions. Critically evaluates to identify the causes of problems, and chooses courses of action that balance the interests of the mission and stakeholders. 5. Business Analysis Defining needs and recommending solutions that deliver value to process improvement, communication management, strategic planning, and policy development.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Evaluations

Read the job opportunity carefully to make sure you have included all required contact information. Include dates, hours, level of experience and examples for each work experience For each work experience you list, make sure you include: Start and end dates (including the month and year). The number of hours you worked per week. The level and amount of experience-for instance, whether you served as a project manager or a team member helps to illustrate your level of experience. Examples of relevant experiences and accomplishments that prove you can perform the tasks at the level required for the job as stated in the job announcement. Your experience needs to address every required qualification. If your resume does not clearly outline details for each position as noted, you may be deemed "not referred" for this position. 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.