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Management and Program Analyst-Integrated Health
The MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYST position provides skilled administrative analytical and evaluative work related to program operations and, management and organizational efficiency and productivity for the Managing Director of Operational Medicine (MED/DMD/OM) and his subordinate offices, Office of Protective Medicine (MED/DMD/OM/PM) and the Office of Strategic Medical Preparedness (MED/DMD/OM/SMP). The Management and Program Analyst is responsible for performing the following duties: review and analyze procedures and operating policies to assess their effectiveness; provide evaluations, information, and written recommendations to effectively manage administrative operations; study, interpret, develop, and implement new and existing administrative directives; respond to inquiries; research and resolve problems; analyze reports; interface with DOS program participants, Office Directors and high level contractor personnel; attend weekly meetings to plan overall program management strategy; attend inter-agency meetings addressing program issues; process program related documents and analyze and produce program reports; perform miscellaneous audits; develop and maintain program databases and master files; instruct mid-level administrators and program users on procedures and policies and; address and solve program issues/problems.
The Management and Program Analyst is a subject matter expert in administrative and programmatic software, including the Global Employment Management System (GEMS), Automated Classification Recruitment Solution (ACRS), Integrated Logistics Management System (ILMS), Microsoft Office, Microsoft SharePoint, Google Earth, Adobe Acrobat, and other standard office computer systems. The incumbent is supervised directly by the Program Manager of MED/DMD/OM, works independently, and maintains a close and highly responsive relationship to the day-to-day administrative and programmatic activities of the MED/DMD/OM as a whole.
Organizational Studies and Budget Support
Plans and conducts studies for efficiency of operations of Bureau organizations ranging from single units to the Directorate level, including any overseas or otherwise geographically separated organizational entities. By means of personal interviews, on-site observation, and study of documentation, notes work load, work flow, processes, methods, turnaround time on transactions, complicating factors beyond the immediate control of the organization studied, findings of prior Departmental or outside management audits, and feedback from client organizations in order to evaluate the organizational entity’s efficiency. Fields research questions from OM staff, conducting in-depth research of authoritative publications, the Foreign Affairs Manuals and Handbooks, the Code of Federal Regulations, and other relevant sources to address inquiries from OM staff, drafting well-written special one-time reports or issue summaries. Adjusts the scope and focus of studies based on management’s directions to either select specific problematic organizational entities or operations or conduct broader surveys to verify the adequacy of current staffing levels and competencies. Drafts reports of findings and offers recommendations for improvements in the organization’s structure, staffing level and distribution, occupational competencies, work methods, procedures, or other factors as appropriate. Works in collaboration with Bureau and human resources personnel to resolve administrative matters for MED/DMD/OM personnel.
Assists in developing annual budget and mid-year budget review, contacts vendors for price quotes, conducts online pricing research for required materials, and drafts explanatory materials/justification to accompany budget submissions. Ensures assigned project/accounts are within original budget estimates, monitors cost expenditures, maintains current expenditure balance, and alerts the Program Manager of potential cost overruns. Liaises with the Office of the Executive Director and supported units to facilitate the reimbursement of funds between bureaus; keeps records of reimbursable transactions (e.g., travel, time and attendance); and complies data/reports necessary to facilitate the transfer of funds. Designs and administers planning and controls for submission of data, including forming the basis of budget and program resource requests and decisions. Conducts financial and budget reviews and/or estimates for designated MED/DMD/OM programs/projects.
Policy Analysis, Management and Counsel
Completes comprehensive organization or business process reviews (on a quantitative or qualitative basis) to evaluate assigned MED/DMD/OM projects, identifying measures to increase organizational effectiveness and efficiency by improving operational methods, manpower utilization, functional alignment, and distribution of work. Manages a portfolio of MED/DMD/OM programs/projects, responsible for tracking workflow, work assignments, conflicts, and deadlines, and accepts responsibility for bringing matters to completion and achieving required results. Develops central level management policy and procedures for MED/DMD/OM projects while developing plans based on broad strategic support requirements and condensing strategic objectives into operational concepts, standards, procedures, and executable tasks. Identifies legal implications of applicable statutes, procurement authorities, international agreements, regulations, and Foreign Affairs Manual provisions that impact MED/DMD/OM programs/projects, explaining their effect on MED/DMD/OM programs/projects. Performs fact-finding and research on a wide variety of topical issues necessary to complete special projects. Formulates first draft responses to myriad senior level inquiries. Duties may entail analysis of complex problems, defining functional requirements, resource allocation, operations research, logistics modeling and process analysis and design.
Manages assigned programs/projects from inception through completion. Builds positive customer relations and creates new business processes, procedures, techniques, and systems that relate to the assigned program/project. Develops novel approaches to overcome obstacles to MED/DMD/OM projects in support of expeditionary medicine activities, applying research skills and professional approaches to identify, analyze, and solve challenges. Exercises initiative and creativity, recognizing and advising MED/DMD/OM personnel of areas of deficiency, potential problems, trends or similar factors of interest and develops innovative recommendations to strengthen identified issues. Assists higher level staff in reviewing and evaluating bureau and intra-bureau policies, procedures, and existing guidelines that impact MED/DMD/OM projects.
Program Planning, Implementation, and Coordination
Evaluates program planning and evaluation for emergency medical preparedness initiatives, management of strategic medical stockpiles, and serves as the focal point within MED/DMD/OM for coordinating both operational aspects of medical preparedness and medical response. Responsible for directing, implementing, coordinating, or overseeing one or more of a variety of management programs impacting MED/DMD/OM (e.g., annual and strategic program planning, program budgeting, acquisition planning and administration, mandatory periodic reports to Congress or other external oversight organizations). Interprets government-wide legislation and regulations as well as Departmental policies affecting areas of responsibility and assesses their impact on MED/DMD/OM program activities. Takes or recommends actions to achieve organizational objectives and recommends future program objectives and improvements. Plans and conducts special studies, personally or through team members, provides advice to managers of headquarters functions, and develops and evaluates policies in assigned areas of responsibility. Receives guidance from and coordinates efforts with appropriate organizations at the Departmental level (e.g., central authorities for Program and Policy Planning, Budgeting, Acquisition, and Legislative Affairs). Plans, conducts or participates in special studies as part of teams or task forces and provides assistance to the Department, the bureau, domestic organizations outside Washington, DC, and overseas posts.
Planning/Evaluation Systems Development and Management
Organizes and leads meetings with the MED/DMD/OM management team in order to persuade or negotiate acceptance and readiness. Recommends solutions mentation of recommendations for new or modified information systems, where the proposals involve substantial agency resources, require extensive changes in established procedures, or may be in conflict with the desires of the activities under evaluation. Analyzes logistics policies, procedures, inventory processes, supply management information systems, logistics warehousing capabilities, pharmaceutical efficacy, and capacity/capability and process improvements to their respective Office Director. Responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring sophisticated management information systems that focus on MED/DMD/OM’s progress in executing long and short range plans, implementing policies, and managing programs by tracking the accomplishment of goals, objectives and priorities established by statutes, executive orders, the Department, the Under Secretary, or Assistant Secretary. Ensures that accurate, appropriately concise and timely information is provided to executive management and policy officials. Plans, develops, and coordinates planning management through briefings, presentations and conferences for executive management.
PROGRAM ANALYST
$72,750 – $133,465 a year
Summary
You will serve as a PROGRAM ANALYST in the U.S. Naval Observatory (UIC: 62285) of NAVOBSERV.
Responsibilities
- You will provide in-depth review and analysis of a wide range of programs to determine compliance with applicable regulations.
- You will provide statistical analysis and prepare graphic charts for presentation of data.
- You will coordinates all external audits and inspections that may be performed by the Inspector General or other chartered agencies.
- You will advise on and perform work to evaluate program policies and procedures affecting the operating efficiency of the USNO.
Travel Required
Occasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position.
Supervisory status
No
Promotion Potential
12
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Job family (Series)
0343 Management And Program Analysis
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Requirements
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a US Citizen.
- Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
- Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
- New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
- Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
- Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
- You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
- This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
- This position is eligible for part time, full time or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management.
Qualifications
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:Experience developing new or modified work methods, organizational structures, management processes, and follow program administration procedures;
Experience utilizing DoD and DON Programs including Drug Free Workplace, Ethics, Equal Employment opportunity, Labor Management Relations, and Privacy Act in order to coordinate and advise on implementation;
Experience conduct briefings to recommend improvement of program operations or objectives;
Experience analyzing rules, regulations, directives and statutes then ensure existing programs comply with those guidelines;
Experience utilizing knowledge of basic military command structure and organizational responsibilities in order to analyze data, draw conclusions, and recommend changes in areas such as organization structure and work flow.
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:
Experience analyzing rules, regulations, directives and statutes then ensure existing programs comply with those guidelines;
Experience creating new programs to meet stated guidelines and requirements;
Experience presenting recommendations and conclusions in a persuasive, management-oriented fashion, to optimize acceptability and utility; Experience using statistical, presentation and other computer software to analyze and display data;
Experience communicating both orally and in writing administrative reports, instructions and correspondence;
Experience monitoring the status of completion and reporting of simultaneous projects;
Experience Identifying process improvements based on customer feedback and analysis.
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
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards
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
The following shows the amounts of education and/or experience required to qualify for positions covered by this standard:
For the GS-11 level:master’s or equivalent graduate degree
or
2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree
or
LL.B. or J.D., if related
Program Analyst
202 reviewsWashington, DC 20004•RemoteSalary$87,198 – $138,866 a year
Summary
This position is located within the Office of Defense Nuclear (NA-20), Office of Material Management and Minimization (NA-23), Office of Nuclear Material Removal (NA-232) in Washington, DC. The Office of Nuclear Material Removal (NA-232) is responsible for the remove or confirm the disposition of excess weapons-useable nuclear material at civilian facilities across the globe and consolidate those materials that remain.
Responsibilities
As a Program Analyst you will:
- Lead and conduct comprehensive review and evaluate of major program activity and make recommendation to senior management on process improvement and efficiencies.
- Prepare decision memoranda, briefing materials, congressional testimony, speeches, and/or correspondence.
- Service as Program Manager responsible for conducting review, analyze, and recommend changes in strategic or long-range program plans and/or NNSA/DOE policy and guidance that often have direct impact on national and global security.
- Advise the Director, Deputy Director and senior management about cost effect strategies, for implementation of Material Management and Minimization (M3) program, nuclear security project, non-proliferation program goal, changes, objectives, and criteria.
- Support the coordination of Material Management and Minimization (M3) activity with other U.S. government agencies and international partner, and represent (M3) in meetings to implement this coordination.
- Respond to all incoming request for information, coordinating with the four Material Management and Minimization (M3) program and ensuring quality product and smooth and efficient information flow with external stakeholder.
- Advise senior management and program/project managers on recommended courses of action to resolve major problems.
- Develop and update (M3) strategic planning document an track (M3) Mobile Packaging Program’s progress toward meeting internal and official annual metrics.
Travel Required
25% or less – May required up to 25% of travel away from duty station
Supervisory status
No
Promotion Potential
03
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Job family (Series)
0343 Management And Program Analysis
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Requirements
Requirements
- Subject to Random Drug Testing
- Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
- Favorable suitability determination required.
- Must be able to obtain/maintain a Q level Security Clearance.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- You must be a United States Citizen.
- This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
- Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.
- Compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) governing personal identity which will require that you provide two forms of identification.
- A two year trial period may be required.
- More than one position may be filled from this vacancy announcement.
- Travel for this position is required at least 25% of the time.
Qualifications
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
A qualified candidate’s online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA pay band or GS grade level in the Federal Service i.e.,EN-00, NN-02, NQ-02 or GS-12. Specialized experience for this position is defined as:
- Experience in international relations and foreign affairs of the Government, including relevant U.S. foreign policies and Government-to-Government agreements and other arrangements between the U.S. and international partners sufficient to develop new theories and concepts in foreign affairs.
- Experience in leading or supervising the execution national security programs that require establishing and maintaining effective working relationships among multiple U.S. agencies, international organizations, and other countries to achieve threat reduction results in/or comparable to Material Management and Minimization’s (M3) convert, remove and dispose efforts and nuclear material removal programs.
- Experience in effective business practices; management and administration of financial resources; scope, schedule, and cost planning; resource allocation; and project management systems in/or comparable to Material Management and Minimization (M3) financial management practices, cost and schedule planning and reporting requirements.
- Experience in effectively communicate with internal/external customers, peers, and all levels of management.
- Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs). Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below. Cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write “see resume” in your application!
- Skill in oral/written communication to prepare and defend recommendations before senior DOE officials, other agencies, Congressional committees, the Government Accountability Office (GAO), and other U.S. and foreign government officials.
- Knowledge of and skill in application of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative analytical methods and tools.
- Knowledge in U.S. government nuclear nonproliferation program and project management to enable the resolution of technical and administrative problems encountered, and to ensure the timely and successful completion of program objectives.
- Knowledge of international relations of the Government, including relevant U.S. foreign policies and Government-to-Government agreements and other arrangements between the U.S. and international partners.
- Ability to comprehend and analyze a wide variety of incoming information and initiate independent action to assign, prioritize, organize, and complete a variety of actions, and to provide authoritative advice, guidance, and recommendations on nuclear material security projects and/or programs in the short and long term.
- Knowledge of policy and program management to provide recommendations to the senior management.
- Develop, implement, monitor and track (M3) budget spending against program activities; to review budget projections and documentation.
“Experience” refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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.
You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
CTAP candidates: To be considered “well qualified” you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.
EDUCATION:
THIS POSITION DOES NOT HAVE AN EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside of the U.S. must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. A written evaluation of any foreign education must be provided with your application in response to this vacancy announcement or be received by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide this evaluation will result in you being found unqualified for the position. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education, see the Department of Education website, and for a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, visit The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
There is no educational requirement for this series. For more information, please refer to (OPM series qualification standards link).
For this position education cannot be substituted for experience.
Additional information
- The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the FedsHireVets website.
- More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement.
- Many positions require successful completion of a background investigation.
- All males born after December 31st 1959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register. If you are not registered and don’t have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government.
Management and Program Analyst
Washington, DCSalary$87,198 – $113,362 a year
Summary
For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys’ Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/.
As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.
Responsibilities
This position is located in the General Counsel’s Office, Executive Office for the United States Attorneys (EOUSA). The General Counsel is the Deputy Designated Agency Ethics Official (DDAEO) and is responsible for providing ethics and standards of conduct advice, personnel and Equal Employment Opportunity advice, and general legal advice to the EOUSA and the United States Attorney (USA) and staff of each United States Attorney’s office (USAO). Duties include:- Provide program support for the following EOUSA/USAO programs: Supervisory Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA) and Senior Litigation Counsel (SLC) approval programs; Financial Disclosure program and assist in general government ethics program management.
- Assist in overseeing the Supervisory Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA) and Senior Litigation Counsel (SLC) approval program. The program governs the management of requests for approvals, consideration of the organizational structure, and manpower allocations for the 94 USAOs.
- Review all USAO requests for new and revised organizational structures and manpower allocations for compliance with program policies and guidelines.
- Ensure appropriate justification and documentation are submitted and advise USAOs on policies and requirements; prepare packages for review and final approval, identifying areas of concern or non-compliance and recommending options for resolution.
- Assists the financial disclosure unit in conducting a detailed analysis of new entrant, annual, or termination OGE 278 financial disclosure reports submitted by USAO employees and Presidential appointees confirmed by the Senate.
- Communicate with DDAEO, and ethics staffs to obtain additional information when necessary.
- Grant preliminary approval/disapproval of reports for final review and certification by supervisor or senior management analyst.
- Reviews OGE 450 confidential financial disclosure reports filed annually by USAO and EOUSA employees for completeness and compliance with applicable rules. Identify potential conflicts of interest, discuss findings with supervisor and employee, determine appropriate action, and document files.
- Assist in developing, drafting, recommending, interpreting and applying conflicts of interest and employee standards of conduct regulations, policies and procedures.
- Counsel and advises DDAEO and agency ethics staff periodically to discuss issues confronting agency ethics programs
Travel Required
Not required
Supervisory status
No
Promotion Potential
None
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Job family (Series)
0343 Management And Program Analysis
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Requirements
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S. Citizen or National
- Background investigation, credit check, and drug test required
- You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable
- If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period.
- Time-in-Grade: Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.
- You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position.
Qualifications
GS-12: Applicants must have at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 in federal service utilizing strong organization skills to provide management and analytical support to large program areas; providing customer service and technical guidance ensuring deadlines are met, questions and requests are responded to accurately and in a timely manner; analyzing problems and providing accurate recommendations or corrective actions as needed; and reviewing documentation for adherence to rules, regulations, and policies.Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)- The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in the announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)-The CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.