Program Analyst

Non-DOD And Other Support • Arlington, VA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to coordinate and de-conflict both proposed and SECDEF-approved sensitive policies and/or strategic initiatives. The incumbent liaises with interagency staff to integrate, deconflict, and/or solicit support for Secretary of Defense-approved sensitive policies and initiatives. This role involves coordinating and de-conflicting SECDEF-approved sensitive policies and/or strategic initiatives with interagency and intra-Departmental staff elements. The position also represents the Division/Department with a variety of installation and functional area organizations and provides management consultation to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of oversight processes.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service
• Employee must obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET (TS)/SCI security clearance as a condition of employment
• Employee is required to obtain and maintain a DoD-approved access to additional programs as a condition of employment
• Employee must be practiced and experienced in dealing with mid to senior-ranking military and civilian officials and able to utilize tact and diplomacy on all occasions
• Employee must be willing to travel; must be willing to travel by military or commercial air and employee must maintain a current passport
• This is a drug testing-designated position. The employee is subject to random drug testing
• The employee may be required to submit to a counterintelligence scope polygraph
• Mastery knowledge of the principles, practices, methods and techniques of analyzing sensitive OSD-wide activities and initiatives
• Mastery knowledge in the application of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of program effectiveness or the improvement of complex management processes and systems
• Knowledge of analytical techniques and evaluation criteria to measure/improve oversight processes and productivity
• Knowledge in gathering, assembling, and analyzing facts, drawing conclusions, recommending solutions, and presenting these in briefings, papers, or reports suitable for use and decision-making by senior DoD officials
• Knowledge of the relationship of the various military entities involved in planning and implementing sensitive military initiatives to allow effective evaluation of proposed activities and provide recommendations to senior DoD officials
• One year at the GS-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 level.
• Knowledge in gathering, assembling, and analyzing facts, drawing conclusions, recommending solutions, and presenting these in briefings, papers, or reports suitable for use and decision-making by senior DoD officials.
• Knowledge of the relationship of the various military entities involved in planning and implementing sensitive military initiatives to allow effective evaluation of proposed activities and provide recommendations to senior DoD officials.
• Mastery knowledge in the application of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of program effectiveness or the improvement of complex management processes and systems.
• Knowledge of analytical techniques and evaluation criteria to measure/improve oversight processes and productivity
• Skill in working effectively under the pressure of short time suspense's and firm deadlines.
• Skill in participating in multi-disciplinary working groups and planning and contributing to the conduct of comprehensive reviews and analyses of DoD-wide initiatives from diverse organizations.
• Skill in coordinating with and building relationships with Principal/GO/FO/SES-level executives and their staffs.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, negotiate complex issues, and maintain good working relations.
• Ability to exercise judgment in all phases of analysis, ranging from identifying the most important issues when dealing with voluminous amounts of information to ensure thorough exploration of operational issues, to evaluating evidence and developing feasible options or alternative proposals and anticipating operational consequences.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Military or Political Science, International Affairs or National Security and Strategic Studies is desirable but not required

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and de-conflicts Secretary of Defense (SECDEF)-approved sensitive policies and/or strategic initiatives with interagency and intra-Departmental staff elements
• Represents the Division/Department with a variety of installation and functional area organizations
• Provides management consultation to improve effectiveness and efficiency of oversight processes

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 that are 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior