This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity. The incumbent serves as the Program Analyst Officer and will perform a broad range of duties related to supervising, planning, executing, guiding, implementing, and providing technical support for suicide prevention and response: crisis response, postvention, training, transition, evaluation and response programs and operations. Duties As a PROGRAM ANALYST OFFICER at the GS-0343-15 some of your typical work assignments may include: ??????? • Serves as the DSPO lead for suicide prevention and response strategic initiatives and policy including leading working groups, task forces and ad hoc groups to address these issues in the military at the national, federal, state and DoD levels. • Determines program goals and develops internal policies, directives, plans, and procedures for implementation and compliance ensuring suicide prevention and response is fully integrated into DSPO's strategic plans, the Defense Strategy for Prevention of Suicide and other relevant strategies and business plans. • Provides advice and guidance to the DSPO Director and Leadership Team, the Military Departments/Services and/or other Program Leads within the Department of Defense on suicide prevention: crisis response, postvention, training, transition, evaluation and response programs and operations. • Leads special projects, drafts reports, and conducts briefings on a variety of suicide prevention and response topics to advance excellence in policy publication, crisis response, postvention training, transition, education, and respond to congressional legislation, leadership directives, and emerging needs within the DoD enterprise. Requirements 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 per the agency's policy. Qualifications You may qualify at the GS-15, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service: • Serving on groups and committees and maintaining liaison with, and presenting briefings to, senior military leaders. • Developing recommendations regarding suicide prevention response, training, evaluation, and crisis response. • Developing or overseeing initiatives and resources/information dissemination for a DoD personnel support program (e.g., suicide prevention, postvention, resilience, transition assistance, or family support). 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 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 Re-employed Annuitant: This position 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). Expand Hide additional information 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 A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. 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