Program Analyst (Merit, T32)

Army National Guard Units•Camp Ripley, MN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Merit Army National Guard Title 32 excepted service position with the J8 at Camp Ripley, Minnesota. The Program Analyst develops sampling plans and evaluation procedures for unit and activity accountability and inventory certifications, assesses the effectiveness of programs and processes, and provides objective findings and recommendations to improve accountability, compliance, and organizational effectiveness. The role plans and conducts scheduled evaluations and management studies, adapting analytical methods to the needs of each assignment. It reviews audit and property-loss investigation reports, monitors standardization and evaluation programs, develops metrics, applies statistical analysis, and conducts full inventories of equipment and supplies. The position also analyzes requisition data and the financial effects of property accountability, storage, security, damage, and loss. It advises command and logistics leadership on program performance, limiting factors, corrective actions, and compliance with applicable requirements. Extensive travel throughout Minnesota may be required; irregular or overtime hours may also be required for operational needs. The incumbent must maintain Minnesota Army National Guard membership in a compatible military position, wear the military uniform, and obtain and maintain a secret security clearance. No permanent change of station is available, and the position will not be filled until the current incumbent vacates.

Requirements

Active Minnesota Army National Guard membership in a compatible military position and military grade; applicants not currently members must be eligible for immediate membership or appointment.
Military grade must be enlisted or warrant officer; assignment to a compatible MOS is required.
At least one year of specialized experience, education, or training equivalent to GS-7, applying management practices, theories, techniques, and methods and analyzing, interpreting, or developing local management policies and procedures.
Experience, education, or training demonstrating analytical ability and practical and theoretical knowledge of management functions, processes, and principles.
Knowledge of National Guard organizational structures, functions, procedures, and techniques.
Experience using computer and automation systems.
Proficiency in the Standard Army Management Information System (STAMIS).
Ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
Ability to travel extensively throughout the state; irregular or overtime hours may be required to support operational needs.
Must wear the military uniform and maintain satisfactory Minnesota Army National Guard membership.
If qualifying through education, provide a master's or equivalent graduate degree, two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a related LL.B. or J.D., with supporting documentation.
Must meet federal employment suitability requirements and may be required to complete a probationary period.
Individuals convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

Develop sampling plans and procedures to validate unit and activity accountability and inventory certifications.
Evaluate whether unit programs and processes meet established goals and objectives, using quantitative and qualitative analysis.
Identify accountability strengths and weaknesses and recommend corrective actions or program and process improvements.
Plan and design procedures to improve organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
Develop and administer reviews, management controls, evaluations, and checklists to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
Plan, coordinate, and conduct fact-finding and analysis for assigned projects and scheduled evaluations, adapting analytical methods as needed.
Evaluate property-management functions and conduct management studies of organizational structure, staffing, work measurement, methods, and procedures.
Review administrative audits, FLIPL reports, and CSDP review reports to identify accountability trends and develop review scopes and recommendations.
Monitor unit standardization and evaluation programs for compliance with Department of the Army, National Guard Bureau, local publications, and other applicable directives.
Develop or identify metrics and use statistical analysis to measure progress, efficiency, and trends related to organizational goals and federal property accountability.
Conduct 100% inventories of unit or activity equipment and supplies and analyze requisition data to identify causes of discrepancies.
Analyze the financial impact of accountability issues, equipment and supply damage, storage adequacy, physical security, and loss of federal property.
Interpret requirements and independently assess organizational compliance with applicable regulations, procedures, and practices.
Provide USPFO, DCSLOG/G4, command staff, and unit or activity leaders with objective assessments of logistics operations and federal property accountability.
Identify ways to improve organizational missions, functions, and activities; report limiting factors, program-management opportunities, and equipment availability.
Advise leaders and activity managers on program policies, regulatory requirements, evaluation follow-up, and corrective actions with specified suspense dates.
Develop management, administrative, and technical evaluation plans for supervisors and managers; identify deficiencies and needed resources and recommend corrective action.
Review workload requirements and recommend combining, distributing, or simplifying procedures to improve productivity, efficiency, or effectiveness.
Perform other duties as assigned.