PROGRAM ANALYST

Summary

This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity. The incumbent will be responsible for management support in Acquisition Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) as associated with DMDC Service Contracts financial requirements. Engages with the development, coordination, implementation, monitoring of the PPBE process and multi-Budget products relating to Information Technology (IT) programs such as DMDC's DEERS, RAPIDS, EHRIS, EDS, and Shared Services.

Duties

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As a PROGRAM ANALYST at the GS-0343-13/14 some of your typical work assignments may include:

GS-13:

• Engage in the development, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of the PPBE process and multi-budget products for Information Technology (IT) programs- Support and advise on tasks for implementing, developing, planning, and executing DMDC's Budget and Execution Plan
• Provide expert assistance, guidance, advice, and recommendations to PRMA, DMDC, and project leaders on efforts to plan, program, budget, and execute budgetary requirements of programs through ongoing oversight, auditing, and monitoring
• Prepare PPBE artifacts such as the 1-N Budget tool, President's Budget (PB), Budget Estimate Submissions (BES), and associated executive briefing materials
• Develop, update, and maintain the 1-N execution database and associated reporting mechanisms like dashboards, status of funds reports, and related trackers
• Serve as the primary administrator and subject matter expert for DMDC's ServiceNow PPBE workspace, ensuring workflows, user permissions, and data structures support real-time execution tracking
• Oversee the design, implementation, and continuous optimization of automated ServiceNow workflows and catalog items to streamline budget submissions, 1-N tool approvals, and resource management schedules

GS-14:

• Direct and oversee the development, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of PPBE processes and multi-budget products for complex IT programs
• Lead and execute tasks to establish, manage, and defend DMDC's master Budget and Execution Plan
• Provide authoritative expert assistance, guidance, advice, and recommendations to PRMA, DMDC, and project leaders on efforts to plan, program, budget, and execute budgetary requirements through continuous oversight and monitoring
• Formulate, govern, and defend key PPBE artifacts including 1-N Budget tools, President's Budgets (PB), Budget Estimate Submissions (BES), and associated executive briefing materials
• Design, re-engineer, and maintain the 1-N execution database, reporting dashboards, status of funds reports, and related tracking mechanisms
• Serve as the primary enterprise administrator and subject matter expert for DMDC's ServiceNow PPBE workspace, managing workflows, user permissions, and database structures
• Govern the design, implementation, and continuous optimization of automated ServiceNow workflows and service catalog items to streamline budget submissions, approvals, and resource schedules

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the 12 grade level in the Federal service:

• Experience in federal financial processes and systems, including planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE) processes and the systems used in them - Experience using laws, policies, regulations, and precedents to facilitate mission-oriented projects and achieve financial budgetary and execution objectives
• Experience with a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for assessing and improving complex financial programs, processes, and plans
• Experience creating agency program goals, objectives, and the sequence and timing of key financial execution and budgeting events, and methods for evaluating program accomplishments
• Direct experience administering, configuring, and maintaining ServiceNow workflows, specifically focusing on Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM), Project Portfolio Management (PPM), or related financial management workflows
• Proven ability to translate complex business processes, workflows, and PPBE requirements into functional ServiceNow specifications, including the creation of custom dashboards, automated flows, and status tracking systems.

You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the 13 grade level in the Federal service:

• Experience directing the development, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of PPBE processes and multi-budget products for complex IT programs
• Experience leading and executing tasks to establish and defend an organization's master Budget and Execution Plan
• Experience providing authoritative advice, guidance, and recommendations to executive leadership on planning, programming, budgeting, and executing budgetary requirements through program oversight, auditing, and monitoring
• Experience establishing, governing, and defending critical PPBE artifacts including 1-N Budget tools, President's Budgets PB, Budget Estimate Submissions BES, and associated executive-level briefings
• Experience designing, modernizing, and maintaining 1-N execution databases, custom dashboards, status of funds reports, and related portfolio trackers
• Direct experience serving as the primary administrator and subject matter expert for an enterprise ServiceNow PPBE workspace, governing workflows, user permissions, and data structures
• Proven ability to oversee the design, implementation, and continuous optimization of automated ServiceNow workflows and catalog items to streamline budget submissions, approvals, and resource management schedules.

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 both grade levels.

Additional information

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: 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; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:

Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A

Special Hiring Authority for Veterans

Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses

Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/register/)

The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.

NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.

Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information.

For more information, please visit

https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: Selectee or incumbent must be able to obtain the appropriate certification level for their position. This is a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position. IAW Public Law 112-81 and DoD Policy the incumbent shall comply with the requirements of DoD FM Certification program within the allotted time frame. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

Re-employed Annuitant: This position Does/Does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF?ver=LQ7feWw-8-5DI2tceUpmgA%3d%3d

Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).

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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.

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