PROGRAM ANALYST

Naval Education and Training Command

$80K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • One year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level or equivalent in program analysis for interservice programs.
  • Expertise in project management ensuring timely and budget-compliant project execution.
  • Strong research skills using advanced analytical techniques for unique studies.
  • Experience presenting findings to senior leadership, including briefings and decision documents.
  • Knowledge of compliance with DoD and Navy policies, particularly regarding ITRO.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate day-to-day activities supporting the ITRO program with Navy and other Service staff.
  • Manage interdisciplinary teams for seamless program execution.
  • Develop and analyze Navy's positions on ITRO-related inquiries and recommendations.
  • Prepare and deliver briefings, issue papers, and decision documents for leadership.
  • Provide technical support and project management expertise for on-time project execution.
  • Conduct innovative research on training and education issues and articulate findings effectively.
  • Monitor compliance with ITRO Steering Committee recommendations and DoD policies.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, retirement plans, and paid leave.
  • Access to federal employee programs and resources for personal and professional development.
Full Job Description
Summary

You will serve as a PROGRAM ANALYST in the Program Integration Division of NAVAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMAND.

Duties

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  • You will coordinate with Navy staff and other Services in the performance of day-to-day activities supporting the Interservice Training Review Organization (ITRO) program.
  • You will serve as a program analyst managing interdisciplinary teams consisting of professionals with diverse expertise to ensure seamless execution of the program.
  • You will develop, coordinate, and analyze the Navy's responses to inquiries and recommendations, and document the Navy's official position on ITRO-related topics.
  • You will prepare and present briefings, issue papers, and decision documents for senior and Flag-level leadership.
  • You will provide project management expertise and technical support to ensure projects are executed on time, within budget, and that all deliverables are met.
  • You will apply sophisticated research procedures and analytical techniques to conduct unique and innovative studies on training and education business issues.
  • You will monitor recommendations from the ITRO Steering Committee and other executive boards to ensure actions are in full compliance with DoD and Department of the Navy policies.
  • You will work with Resource Sponsors and Learning Centers to identify functional skill areas with high potential for consolidation or collocation with other Services.
  • You will develop innovative strategies for solutions to critical business, strategic, and training and education ITRO problems.


Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • 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.


Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector demonstrating the following type of duties: 1) Serving as a program analyst for an interservice program (e.g., ITRO), coordinating day-to-day activities and developing the organization's position on cross-service issues; 2) Providing project management expertise and technical support to ensure projects are executed on time and within scope, including developing courses of action and applying continuous process improvement principles; 3) Conducting complex and innovative research studies, applying sophisticated analytical techniques to develop solutions, and articulating findings in briefs and reports for Flag-level leadership; and 4) Monitoring steering committee and board-level recommendations, ensuring compliance with all appropriate statutes, policies, and procedures. NOTE: This experience must be demonstrated by your resume.

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

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.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf

PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.

ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/

Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.

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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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