Program Analyst

About the role

Serves within the Acquisition Support Division - Programs Process and Compliance Branch, responsible for business and administrative management including planning and program analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide all-encompassing organizational-level oversight and global command support for the Government Purchase Card (GPC) program and other special interest programs, projects, and programmatic audit-related issues.
• Coordinate and track program tasks; provide managers with analytical information for decision-making on organizational operations relative to the effectiveness and efficiency of programs, policy, and processes.
• Develop and implement internal controls and overall compliance, ensuring alignment with DLA and DLA Energy's strategic and operational plans.
• Serve as the Government Administrator (GAM) for the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) and as Major Subordinate Command Ability One Representative (MSC ABOR).
• Act as the Government Travel Charge Card (GTCC) Program administrator.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis related to program efficiencies, cost effectiveness, benefits, risks, and resource allocations.
• Participate in working groups to identify program shortcomings or deficiencies; recommend necessary corrective action.
• Recommend new methods and procedures to enhance the efficiency of program operations related to Government Purchase Card (GPC) and/or Government Travel Charge Cards.
• Collect, analyze, prepare, and translate program data into executive-level briefings and strategic training initiatives for leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Prepare briefs and conduct staff assist visits, training, and immersions providing regional leadership oversight and analysis of localized program health and sustainability.
• Respond to data inquiries at all levels across the enterprise.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Tour of Duty: Set Schedule.
• Security Requirements: Non-Sensitive.
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination; 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.

Qualifications

To qualify for a Program Analyst, your resume and supporting documentation must support:

• 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.
• Creditable specialized experience includes:
  • Conducting qualitative and quantitative analysis related to program efficiencies, cost effectiveness, benefits, risks, and resource allocations.
  • Participating in working groups to identify program shortcomings or deficiencies; recommending necessary corrective action.
  • Recommending new methods and procedures to enhance the efficiency of program operations related to Government Purchase Card (GPC) and/or Government Travel Charge Cards.
  • Collecting, analyzing, preparing, and translating program data into executive-level briefings and strategic training initiatives for leadership and cross-functional teams.
  • Preparing briefs and conducting staff assist visits, training, or immersions providing regional leadership oversight and analysis of localized program health and sustainability.
  • Responding to data inquiries at all levels across the enterprise.

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.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.

Additional Information

• As required by 5 C.F.R. 302.106, DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities.
• This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants.
• Information for Veterans is available at: DLA Careers Programs.
• Drug-Free Workplace Policy: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing. Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test.