Program Analyst

Army National Guard Units • Colchester, VT

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About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position in the USPFO Supply and Services Branch of the Vermont Army National Guard. The position monitors and ensures the effectiveness of logistics accountability operations. It requires National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment, and the selectee must wear the military uniform. Extensive travel throughout the state is required, and the incumbent must be able to obtain a secret security clearance.

The Program Analyst develops sampling plans and procedures for validating unit and activity accountability and inventory certifications; evaluates program and process effectiveness; analyzes evaluation results; and recommends corrective actions and improvements. The position plans and conducts management reviews, controls, evaluations, and studies to assess organizational effectiveness and compliance with laws, regulations, and directives. It reviews administrative audits, FLIPL reports, and CSDP review reports to identify accountability trends and develop review scopes and recommendations.

The analyst develops metrics, applies statistical and cost-analysis techniques, conducts full inventories of equipment and supplies, and analyzes requisition data and discrepancies. The position provides objective assessments and program information to USPFO, DCSLOG/G4, Command Staff, unit/activity commanders, and managers. It advises management on policies, requirements, and follow-up procedures, recommends corrective actions with specified suspense dates, and develops evaluation plans for supervisors and managers.

Requirements

• National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment is required; applicants must be eligible for immediate membership if not already members.
• Must meet the military grade compatibility requirement: enlisted PV1/E1 through SFC/E7.
• 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.
• At least one year of specialized experience, education, or training equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, including application of management practices, theories, techniques, and methods and experience analyzing, interpreting, and developing local management policies and procedures; qualifying education or a combination of education and experience may substitute.
• Must be able to obtain a secret security clearance.
• Must wear the military uniform and be able to undertake extensive travel throughout the state.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation; may be required to complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Applicants using education must provide official transcripts; foreign education must be evaluated as equivalent to accredited U.S. education.
• A resume must document specialized experience with duties and responsibilities and from/to dates.

Responsibilities

• Develop sampling plans and procedures to validate unit/activity accountability and inventory certifications.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of unit programs and processes, analyze results quantitatively and qualitatively, and recommend corrections or improvements.
• Plan and design procedures to improve organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
• Develop and administer reviews, management controls, evaluations, and checklists to ensure conformance with laws and regulations.
• Plan, coordinate, and conduct fact-finding, analysis, scheduled evaluations, and management studies of organizational functions, staffing, work measurement, methods, and procedures.
• Review administrative audits, FLIPL reports, and CSDP review reports to identify accountability trends and recommend process improvements and corrective actions.
• Monitor unit standardization and evaluation programs for compliance with applicable DA, NGB, local, and other directives.
• Create or identify metrics to measure progress toward plans, programs, goals, and objectives related to federal property and supply accountability.
• Apply statistical analysis to measure organizational progress, efficiency, and trends; perform full inventories of unit/activity equipment and supplies and analyze requisition data to determine causes of discrepancies.
• Develop cost analyses concerning accountability, equipment and supply damage, storage adequacy, physical security, and loss of federal supplies and equipment.
• Interpret requirements and independently assess organizational compliance with regulations, procedures, and practices.
• Provide objective assessments and information to USPFO, DCSLOG/G4, Command Staff, unit/activity commanders, and managers about logistics operations, property accountability, limiting factors, program opportunities, and equipment availability.
• Advise management on program policies, regulatory requirements, and follow-up procedures; recommend corrective actions and compliance deadlines.
• Develop management, administrative, technical, and evaluation plans for supervisors and managers; identify deficiencies and necessary resources and recommend corrective action.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is described; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• A recruitment incentive may be authorized based on individual eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed