Management Analyst

Defense Contract Management Agency

• $85K — $102K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of specialized experience in management analysis or related fields.
  • Experience equivalent to GS-12 level in Federal service or similar roles.
  • Proficient in conducting detailed organizational structure analysis and manpower evaluations.
  • Skilled in gathering, analyzing, and making policy recommendations based on data.
  • Familiarity with manpower and personnel data systems, such as FMTS.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze management operations and provide recommendations to senior leadership.
  • Consult on major realignments, applying new management concepts for manpower efficiency.
  • Lead complex studies on management-related issues tied to agency functions.
  • Develop qualitative and quantitative methods for assessing agency effectiveness.
  • Integrate budget and automation systems to enhance manpower management capabilities.
  • Ensure alignment of the agency's strategic plan with work plans and services.
  • Manage the accuracy of the Joint Manning Document during mobilization efforts.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package for federal employees.
  • Access to a range of family-friendly benefits.
  • Flexible tour of duty options available.
  • Opportunity for career advancement within the Federal government.
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Summary

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Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement.

Duties

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  • Analyze management operations and provide recommendations to senior leadership on organizational structure, mission alignment, and manpower.
  • Serve as a consultant on major realignments, applying new management concepts to improve the effective and efficient use of manpower resources.
  • Lead and conduct studies on complex management problems associated with the agency's mission, organization, functions, and manpower.
  • Develop and apply qualitative and quantitative methods to assess and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of agency work products and services.
  • Integrate budget, force structure, and automation systems to enhance the agency's overall manpower management capabilities and efficiency.
  • Ensure the agency's strategic plan, mission, and vision are integrated into work plans, products, and services.
  • Manage and maintain the Joint Manning Document for all agency operational activities, ensuring accuracy for mobilization and emergency periods.


Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive with Secret Access
  • Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
  • Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.


Qualifications

To qualify for a Management Analyst, your resume and supporting documentation must support:

A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-13 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes:

  • Performing detailed analysis of an organization's structure, manpower utilization, and functional alignment to identify and recommend improvements.
  • Conducting management studies and projects that involve gathering, analyzing, and evaluating data to make recommendations on policies, procedures, and resource allocation.
  • Using manpower and personnel data systems, such as FMTS or similar platforms, to manage and report on manpower resources, allocations, and requirements


Education

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

Additional information

  • This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: DoDI 1400.25-V300.
  • Tour of Duty: Flexible
  • FLSA: Exempt
  • Bargaining Unit: No
  • Selectee may be required to serve a trial/probationary period.
  • Military spouses working remotely are exempt from in-person work under the conditions explained by OPM's February 12, 2025 memorandum and the March 20, 2025 Frequently Asked Questions.


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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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