Program Analyst Nf4

U.S. Marine Corps•Quantico, VA

16h

About The Position

The Program Analyst serves in the Secretariat, Marine and Family Programs Division (MF), Manpower and Reserve Affairs Department, Headquarters, United States Marine Corps. The role supports MF’s day-to-day operations, administrative policies and strategies, tasker management, records management, planning, and communications. The analyst works with division personnel and program staff to develop timely, accurate responses and provide information supporting major program initiatives. The position develops management and administrative techniques, supports operational training in document drafting and routing, and helps coordinate support across MF program areas. It reviews records-management practices and planning initiatives, performs multi-year planning and analysis, and assesses Marine Corps Program Objective Memorandum submissions for accuracy, resource implications, and alignment with SECNAV and CMC goals and decisions. The analyst prepares and coordinates correspondence, briefings, action documents, reports, background materials, and technical publications for management and HQMC leadership. The role involves research, coordination within and outside MF, participation in meetings and conferences, and possible travel for assignments, training, and meetings. Occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds may be required.

Requirements

Five years of experience in the preferred occupation; relevant education may substitute for experience.
Experience demonstrating knowledge, skills, and abilities equivalent to those required for the position.
Comprehensive knowledge of Marine Corps organizational structure and the Marine Corps Planning Process (MCPP).
Knowledge and understanding of a wide range of Marine Corps policies and requirements.
Comprehensive knowledge of Marine Corps policies, management principles, and processes.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, develop reports, proposals, charts, and graphs, and conduct presentations.
Expert knowledge of naval and supplemental Marine Corps correspondence standards.
Ability to analyze and assess programs using a provided model.
Skill in finding effective solutions to unique or complex situations.
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
Resume must not exceed two pages.
Successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI) is required for employment.

Responsibilities

Manage MF day-to-day tasker operations, including receipt, dissemination, retrieval, response, entry, and follow-up of electronic and other formal or informal taskers.
Ensure compliance with and execution of MF administrative policies and strategies.
Develop management and administrative techniques and support operational training in document drafting and routing.
Support division leadership and program areas including Program Assessment, Future Operations, Behavior Programs, Family Care, Personal and Professional Readiness, Semper Fit, Military Personnel Services, and the Prevention and Integration Branch.
Gather information and statistics with division personnel to prepare credible tasker responses and support major program initiatives.
Track and review MF records and reports management, including how records are identified, collected, stored, managed, retrieved, and disposed of.
Develop and present high-level briefings to leadership, including SES, general officers, and flag officers.
Attend conferences and meetings as an Action Officer; prepare reports, follow up on required actions, and prepare management background materials.
Prepare correspondence, briefs, action documents, routing sheets, point papers, and other materials for management and HQMC Flag Officers.
Coordinate taskers internally within MF and externally within the Marine Corps, Secretariat, and OSD; work with program staff to ensure responses are accurate and timely.
Assist with multi-year planning and analysis for MF and interpret planning and programming guidance from the Secretary of Defense and Commandant of the Marine Corps.
Review and analyze Marine Corps Program Objective Memorandum initiatives for accuracy, resource implications, and conformance to SECNAV/CMC goals, objectives, and decisions.
Use desktop publishing and other software to create, write, edit, manipulate, design, and lay out publications and documents.
Recommend alternative presentation methods for briefings, slides, brochures, programs, and specialized documents.
Research and gather information, identify relevant material, and develop points of emphasis and significant factors and trends through consultation with specialists and subject matter experts.
Plan layouts and prepare specifications for technical publications.
Monitor and respond to reports regarding planning and strategies and represent the Secretariat at related meetings and briefings.
Travel as needed for work assignments, conferences, training, and meetings.
Perform other related duties as assigned.