Management and Program Analyst

Defense Logistics Agency•Fort Belvoir, VA

16d

About The Position

Serves as a Strategic Integrator within the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Transformation Directorate, managing high-priority, enterprise-level special projects requiring extensive external synchronization. Coordinates cross-organizational challenges to ensure alignment with broader Department of War objectives. Assesses policy actions for DLA implications, identifies major management and planning problem areas, and integrates cross-organizational activities—including supply chain and operations—into enterprise-wide policies. Works with counterparts to mitigate risk, test internal controls, and institutionalize innovative industry best practices. Coordinates plan development, publication, training, and execution monitoring with headquarters and field stakeholders. Reports progress against DLA objectives to higher-level management to ensure target audiences are reached. Supports one of the four branches within the Directorate—Performance Improvement, Strategy, Governance, or Guidance—in addition to strategic integration support. Provides program support to an assigned division and serves as the subject matter expert for assigned functional areas and related issues. This is a temporary appointment not to exceed one year. Depending on applicant status, it may be extended or converted as described in the announcement. Appointment is subject to a favorable suitability or fitness determination, and the position requires Secret access. The position is obligated, and occupancy is subject to the return of the former incumbent.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
One year of specialized experience directly related to the position and sufficient to develop the competencies needed to perform its duties.
For the GS-14 level, one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13 or equivalent in another pay system, including federal service, military, or private-sector experience.
Specialized experience coordinating cross-functional strategic initiatives and resolving integration challenges across major organizational boundaries.
Specialized experience evaluating high-level strategic directives to develop, implement, and monitor organizational plans and performance metrics.
Specialized experience applying quantitative and qualitative methods to lead Continuous Process Improvement initiatives within complex operations.
Specialized experience drafting, standardizing, and overseeing implementation of enterprise-wide policies, charters, and procedural guidance.
Meet applicable eligibility requirements, including time-in-grade for General Schedule positions and time-after-competitive appointment, by the announcement's cut-off or closing date.
Obtain a favorable suitability or fitness determination; the position requires Non-Critical Sensitive status with Secret access.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service or be exempt.
Selected applicants in testing-designated positions must undergo drug testing and receive a negative result within 30 calendar days after their start date; employees in such positions are subject to random testing.
Education may not substitute for specialized experience at this grade level.
Selectees must have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities.
A selected applicant must sign a written agreement acknowledging the conditions of the temporary assignment or appointment and that management may release them from the position at its discretion.

Responsibilities

Manage high-priority, enterprise-level special projects requiring extensive external synchronization.
Coordinate cross-organizational challenges to align work with broader Department of War objectives.
Assess policy actions for DLA implications and identify major management and planning problem areas.
Integrate cross-organizational activities, including supply chain and operations, into enterprise-wide policies.
Work with counterparts to mitigate risk, test internal controls, and institutionalize innovative industry best practices.
Coordinate plan development, publication, training, and execution monitoring with headquarters and field stakeholders.
Report progress against DLA objectives to higher-level management and ensure target audiences are reached.
Support a branch within Performance Improvement, Strategy, Governance, or Guidance, in addition to strategic integration support.
Provide program support to an assigned division and serve as the subject matter expert for assigned functional areas and related issues.