Management and Program Analyst

Office of the Secretary of Defense•Arlington, VA

About The Position

This position is located in the Performance Improvement Directorate, within the Office of the Director of Administration and Management (DA&M). The DA&M serves as the principal staff assistant to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of War for organizational and management matters and provides leadership, oversight, and integration for administrative operations, performance improvement, governance, and support functions across supported organizations in the National Capital Region. The incumbent serves as an authoritative expert and principal project director for complex, sensitive, and unprecedented cross-functional initiatives assigned by the Director of Administration and Management, senior leadership, or other senior Department officials. The role advises the DA&M on short- and long-range management planning, improvement activities, and strategic approaches to engagements with GAO. It directs multidisciplinary task forces and builds working relationships to advance executive priorities, resolve organizational conflicts, reconcile competing policy or operational positions, and implement Department-wide management decisions. The position also evaluates the direct and indirect long-term impacts of proposed executive policies and federal legislation on the public, industrial base, and interagency defense partners.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service, which may have been gained in the private sector.
Experience conducting major management and program analysis studies evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of large-scale programs or operations.
Experience formulating strategic plans, administrative policies, or program evaluations for an enterprise or multi-component organization.
Experience drafting executive-level reports, briefings, or correspondence presenting complex findings and analytical conclusions to senior management.
Experience participating in or leading project teams or task forces charged with executing cross-functional business initiatives.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
Must be determined suitable for federal employment and participate in direct deposit.
Subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with SCI components.
Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the announcement closing date.
All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the announcement closing date and documented in a resume not exceeding two pages.
Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Responsibilities

Serve as an authoritative expert and principal project director for complex, sensitive, and unprecedented cross-functional initiatives.
Advise the DA&M on short- and long-range management planning and improvement activities, including strategic approaches to engagements with GAO.
Direct intra-agency and multidisciplinary task forces composed of senior civilian, military, and contractor personnel.
Establish and maintain working relationships to advance executive priorities, resolve organizational conflicts, reconcile competing policy or operational positions, and facilitate implementation of Department-wide management decisions.
Evaluate the long-term, direct, and indirect impacts of proposed executive policies and federal legislation on the public, industrial base, and interagency defense partners.
Conduct major management and program analysis studies evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of large-scale programs or operations.
Formulate strategic plans, administrative policies, or program evaluations for an enterprise or multi-component organization.
Draft executive-level reports, briefings, or correspondence presenting complex findings and analytical conclusions to senior management.
Participate in or lead project teams or task forces executing cross-functional business initiatives.