Management Analyst

Office of the Secretary of Defense • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

This position is in the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Personnel and Readiness (OUSW(P&R)), Executive Services Directorate (ESD). The incumbent serves as a Senior Analyst and Subject Matter Expert responsible for strategic analysis, program oversight, and expert guidance on a portfolio of highly complex, sensitive, and high-priority initiatives.

The role conducts management studies and program evaluations, supports oversight activities involving the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and Inspector General (IG), manages sensitive IG Hotline complaints and referrals, coordinates crisis management and evacuation operations, and integrates information from executive correspondence, task-management, and oversight tracking systems. The incumbent advises senior leadership on risks, compliance, operational improvements, and high-priority actions.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service.
• Experience conducting management studies and program evaluations using qualitative and quantitative analytical methods to assess program effectiveness, identify operational improvements, and prepare recommendations and decision-support products for senior leadership.
• Experience coordinating Inspector General Hotline complaints and referrals in accordance with DoDI 7050.01 using the Defense Case Activity Tracking System-Enterprise (D-CATSe), and coordinating GAO/IG oversight responses, tracking case milestones and corrective actions, and preparing executive correspondence and status reports through the Correspondence and Task Management System (CATMS).
• Experience interpreting and applying crisis management and evacuation statutes and policies, including Joint Travel Regulations provisions governing evacuation allowances and personnel accountability, and preparing evacuation-related packages and coordinating with the Joint Staff and other interagency stakeholders during geopolitical conflicts or disasters.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for or exempt from Selective Service.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment and participate in the direct deposit program.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with SCI; a Special Background Investigation with favorable adjudication is required.
• Must meet all qualification and education requirements by the announcement closing date and clearly document qualifications in a resume of no more than two pages.
• Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the announcement closing date and documented in the resume.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex management studies and program evaluations to assess organizational effectiveness, identify operational improvements, and recommend strategies supporting P&R mission priorities.
• Serve as the primary P&R liaison for GAO and Inspector General oversight activities, coordinating responses, monitoring recommendations and corrective actions, and advising senior leadership on risks and compliance issues.
• Manage sensitive Inspector General Hotline complaints and referrals, including case tracking, coordination, documentation, and completion reports to ensure accurate and timely responses.
• Coordinate crisis management and evacuation operations with the Department of State, Joint Staff, and other stakeholders, addressing evacuation policies, personnel accountability, safe haven allowances, and emergency authorization packages.
• Integrate information from executive correspondence, task-management, and oversight tracking systems to monitor high-priority actions, identify workflow deficiencies, and prepare briefings and recommendations for senior leadership.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed