Defense Logistics Agency

Management and Program Analyst

Defense Logistics Agency$85K — $102K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of relevant experience in strategic planning and operational metrics management.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze organizational programs and present findings effectively to senior leadership.
  • Experienced in developing and managing performance metrics through data visualization tools.
  • Proficient in preparing executive-level briefs and coordinating high-level meetings with multiple stakeholders.
  • Familiarity with governance activities and strategic decision-making processes.

Responsibilities

  • Manage development and presentation of operational metrics for leadership reviews.
  • Serve as primary liaison for Executive Governance meetings ensuring effective coordination.
  • Advise senior leadership on governance and strategic planning initiatives.
  • Lead the creation of the annual operating plan in collaboration with organizational leaders.
  • Utilize data visualization to analyze complex trends and improve dashboard quality.
  • Facilitate weekly executive meeting agendas and prepare relevant documentation.
  • Monitor progress of goals aligning with the DLA Strategic Plan to enhance operational performance.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package available to federal employees.
  • Access to a range of health and wellness programs.
  • Eligibility for retirement plans and life insurance options.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
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Summary

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Duties

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  • Manages the development, coordination, and presentation of the organization's operational metrics, integrating and analyzing data for leadership reviews such as the Monthly Management Review (MMR).
  • Serves as the primary liaison to headquarters for all Executive Governance meetings and associated activities, ensuring effective interagency coordination for executive-level briefs.
  • Advises and assists senior leadership on strategic management and governance, leading the preparation and execution of Command-level briefs and strategic planning sessions.
  • Leads the development of the organization's annual operating plan (AOP) in collaboration with leaders and is responsible for quarterly progress briefs to the Director and Vice Director.
  • Provides data visualization expertise to analyze complex trends, predictions, and the interconnectivity between financial, operational, and information technology metrics to improve dashboard quality and support strategic decision-making.
  • Synchronizes and facilitates weekly executive meeting agendas and preparation sessions with principals and directors to develop talking points and advise on initiatives requiring agency-level governance.
  • Tracks and monitors the progress of goals and milestones for leadership's key focus areas, ensuring alignment with the DLA Strategic Plan and driving day-to-day business management to enhance operational performance.


Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Tour of Duty: Flexible Schedule
  • Security Requirements: NCS
  • 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.
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
  • Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
  • Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
  • Bargaining Unit Status: No
  • Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for more information.


Qualifications

  1. 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:


  • Experience analyzing organizational programs and developing recommendations for strategic planning documents (e.g., annual operating plans) and performance reports for senior leadership.
  • Experience preparing and presenting informational or decisional briefs to management by analyzing and interpreting data from various sources to track program goals and milestones.
  • Experience in the development and management of organizational performance metrics, including collecting, analyzing, and presenting data through dashboards or other visualization tools.
  • Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders or offices to support governance activities, such as preparing agendas for high-level meetings or consolidating information for executive review.


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.

Additional information

As required by 5 C.F.R. § 302.106, DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. § 1194).

For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf

Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF

Information for Veterans is available at: https://www.dla.mil/Careers/Programs/. As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement.

Benefits

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