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Defense Human Resources Activity

Supervisory Program Analyst

Location: Multiple Locations
Requires Relocation: No
Start Date: 26/01/2026
End Date: 02/02/2026
Offering Type: Permanent
Hiring Paths: Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL), Federal employees - Competitive service, Military spouses, Veterans
Service Type: Competitive
Travel Percentage: Occasional travel
Full Time On-site

Defense Human Resources Activity

About Defense Human Resources Activity

The Defense Civilian Personnel Advisory Service (DCPAS) mission is to be the enterprise leader in the development and delivery of civilian personnel policies and HR solutions that strengthen mission readiness. DCPAS is responsible for developing and delivering civilian personnel policies and human resources solutions to strengthen the Department of Defense (DoD) civilian workforce’s mission readiness and enhance all aspects of the total civilian lifecycle.

Summary

Job summary

This position is part of DHRA. The incumbent of this position serves as the Supervisory Program Analyst, Resource Management Division, and Defense Manpower Data Center. The Financial Management Division is responsible for accomplishing a wide variety of financial and analytical duties in the planning, analyzing, formulating, justifying, presenting, executing, and reviewing the financial budgets for Operations and Maintenance, Procurement Defense Agencies, and Research and Development.

Major duties

As a Supervisory Program Analyst at the GS-0343-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as a subject matter expert in federal finance, leading the organization's participation in the DoD's Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process. Formulates, justifies, and executes the financial budgets for multiple appropriations, including Operations and Maintenance (O&M), Procurement, and Research, Development, Testing, and Evaluation (RDT&E). Provides expert advice and technical assistance on budgets, workload, and resource management to senior leadership, including the Principal Deputy Director and Division Leaders. Identifies and analyzes potential funding problems, calculates risks, and develops recommendations for management to resolve budgetary issues, such as reprogramming funds or adjusting execution plans. Monitors the execution of the approved operating budget to ensure funds are properly allocated and spent in a timely manner, and establishes financial procedures to prevent violations. Reviews and analyzes financial reports and data from various divisions to establish the annual budget estimate, ensure compliance with policy, and support long-term program requirements. Performs supervisory duties, including planning and coordinating the work of team members, developing performance plans, providing technical and administrative guidance, and handling personnel actions.

Qualification

You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. My creditable specialized experience includes: Performing financial and program analysis for an organization. Participating in the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process. Preparing and justifying financial budgets for operations, procurement, or research and development. Providing advice on resource management and budgetary matters. 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. *Preference will be given to applicants who possess Financial Management Certification.

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: Accountability Financial Management Leadership Problem Solving Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP):This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria AND 2) be rated well-qualified for the position AND 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. Well-qualified means you possess the type and quality of experience that exceeds the position's minimum qualifications. Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP): To receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the (RGP) eligibility. If you are claiming RGP and are determined to be Well Qualified for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant. Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible (PPP DoD MRNG):In order to receive this preference, you must choose the (PPP DoD MRNG) eligibility, and fill out and submit the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropriate documentation. Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) (PPP MSP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the(MSP) (PPP MSP) eligibility. If you are claiming MSP (PPP MSP) 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.