Management Analyst (Program Manager)

Office of the Secretary of Defense•Alexandria, VA

About The Position

The Management Analyst (Program Manager) supports the Department of War Chief Information Officer (DoW CIO), which advises the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of War on information technology, national security systems, and information resources management. The DoW CIO’s areas include command and control communications, radio frequency spectrum, network operations, information systems, information assurance, defensive cybersecurity, and positioning, navigation, and timing. The incumbent evaluates complex personnel actions against organizational structures, civilian pay and FTE limits, and multiyear budget allocations. The role develops civilian workforce resourcing strategies and policies, coordinates performance appraisal and awards programs, and represents the DoW CIO in negotiations with Washington Headquarters Services Human Resources and external stakeholders on significant or contentious personnel matters. The position may be filled at the GS-13 or GS-14 level. Education cannot be substituted for the required experience.

Requirements

For GS-13: One year of qualifying experience equivalent to GS-12 in federal service, including managing civilian personnel actions; initiating personnel action requests; assisting with position documents for classification review and recruitment packages; interpreting federal personnel policies and provisions to advise on recruitment strategies and specialized hiring authorities; and assisting in evaluating performance appraisal and awards processes, identifying inconsistencies and recommending corrective actions.
For GS-14: One year of qualifying experience equivalent to GS-13 in federal service, including executing complex civilian personnel actions; initiating and tracking personnel action requests; drafting position documents for classification review and developing recruitment packages; analyzing personnel policies, data, and trends to recommend process improvements; and analyzing performance management and awards processes for consistency and regulatory compliance.
All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the announcement closing date and documented in a resume of no more than two pages.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
Must be determined suitable for federal employment and participate in direct deposit.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with SCI; a Special Background Investigation with favorable adjudication is required.
Subject to pre-employment and random drug testing and the DoD Priority Placement Program.
May be required to successfully complete a probationary or trial period; a one-year probationary period is specified as a condition of employment.
Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the announcement closing date and documented in the resume.
Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Responsibilities

Evaluate multifaceted personnel actions against authorized organizational baseline structures, congressionally mandated civilian pay and FTE caps, and multiyear budgetary allocations to ensure compliant resource use and avoid structural distortions.
Develop civilian workforce resourcing strategies addressing billet allocations, personnel funding limits, hiring flexibilities, and recruitment, relocation, and retention incentives.
Develop policies, procedures, and interagency agreements governing workforce mobility programs, including details, rotational assignments, and Intergovernmental Personnel Act assignments.
Coordinate civilian performance appraisal and awards programs, provide guidance, and review submissions for compliance with applicable policies and requirements.
Represent the DoW CIO in negotiations with the Washington Headquarters Services Human Resources Directorate and external stakeholders on high-visibility, contentious, or precedent-setting personnel actions.