Program Analyst, NH-0343-03

Full TimeAZ-YUMAYPG
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Eligibility Requirements

US Citizenship

Career Category

Program Analyst

Job Summary

The United States Army Test and Evaluation Command is posting this advertisement to fill a current vacancy. The chosen candidate will serve as a Program Analyst supporting Yuma Test Center, Business Operations Division, at Yuma Proving Ground, AZ. A selection will be made soon after the closing date. Selection of this position is permanent and will be made at the NH-03.

*Control Point Statement: The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) is participating in an alternate personnel system known as the Acquisition Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). Among other features, the Demonstration Project replaced GS grade levels with occupational families and pay bands. The band NH-03 is equal to the former GS-12 Step 01 through GS-13 step 10. ATEC uses salary control points to allow for differentiation in the level of positions within the same broadband. Therefore, the salary for this position will be set no higher than $122,683 including locality.

*There is no immediate change in pay for reassignment within the NH-03 pay band.

Job Responsibilities

This position is located within the Business Operations Division of the Yuma Test Center (YTC), US Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG).  Serves as the Senior Program Analyst for YTC performing analytical and evaluative work in support of varied, complex, and highly visible programs.

 

As a Program Analyst, you will:

  • Serve as expert advisor to management applying extensive knowledge of the mission, organization, and work processes to conduct analysis and summarize results
  • Monitor organizational budget execution; conduct cost benefit analysis to ensure efficient utilization of resources
  • Independently plan and carry out projects, applying qualitative and quantitative methods for program assessment and identify areas needing improvement
  • Develop and implement command directed actions, working in conjunction with other analysts and subject matter experts
  • Conduct program management activities and oversight of various programs; Develop and implement program-related policies, procedures and guidance. 
  • Provide regular updates to senior leaders to present results of analysis and provide input to resource utilization and execution decisions

Job Qualification

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

 

To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience is defined as: 1) Developing, interpreting, and analyzing reports and data extracts from automated databases and summarizing results for decision making; 2) Applying analytical methodologies for program assessment; and 3) Leading organizational process change. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (NH-02/GS-11).

 

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience and education alone--NO substitution of education for experience is permitted.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED. You will be evaluated based on your level of competency in the following areas:

Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described above. If your resume includes a photograph/inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility/qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy. For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position. For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here.

You will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application will be used to determine eligibility and qualifications for this position. If determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.

Conditions of Employment

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You must obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
  • Direct Deposit of pay is required.
  • Two-year probationary period may be required.
  • This position requires temporary duty travel (TDY) up to 10% of the time.
Additional Information:
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a Career Program (CP) 51 position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Incentives may be authorized (Relocation/Recruitment).
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
  • ATEC’s recruitment, hiring, and promotion programs are conducted in accordance with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission regulatory guidelines, which ensure the protections and equal consideration of all members and applicants.
  • Due to COVID-19, the agency is currently in an expanded telework posture. If selected, you may be expected to temporarily telework, even if your home is located outside the local commuting area. Once employees are permitted to return to the office, you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement within a designated time frame identified by the organization. At that time, you may be eligible to request to continue to telework one or more days a pay period depending upon the terms of the agency's telework policy.
  • Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/.

Travel Requirements

Up to 10% Travel