Program Analyst

Air National Guard Units • Los Alamitos, CA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This PROGRAM ANALYST is located JFHQ-State and is part of the CA USPFO Air. The primary purpose of the PROGRAM ANALYST, GS-0343-9, is to plan, analyze and/or evaluate the effectiveness of line or operating programs. Analyzes evaluation results on both a quantitative and qualitative basis to provide concise and objective information to identify accountability strengths and weaknesses. Develops recommendations to correct deficiencies or suggest program or process improvements for the organization. Plans and designs procedures to improve organizational effectiveness and efficiency. Reviews reports and studies to ensure that user requirements are met and appropriate rules and regulations are utilized. Develops and administers a system of reviews, management controls, evaluations, and checklists designed to ensure conformance with law and regulations. Using standardized and locally developed evaluation programs and processes, management principles, organizational theory, and techniques of analysis and evaluation, plans and accomplishes scheduled evaluations. Manages the evaluation program to ensure required actions are tracked and completed. Reviews workload requirements to ascertain areas where procedures can be combined, distributed, or simplified to increase productivity, efficiency, or effectiveness and is able to utilize centralized planning and decentralized execution of mission objectives. The position resides within the infrastructure and support functions of the state National Guard; the incumbent is not subject to mobilization, nor is the work described part of the military mission; and the incumbent does not perform a key advisory or essential administrative role that is inherently military.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-07 level, or equivalent pay grade in other pay systems in the Federal government.
• Experience conducting studies of work processes and procedures.
• Experience identifying problems, reviewing production standards, and making tentative recommendations for problem resolution.
• Experience independently evaluating the effectiveness of substantive unit programs and processes in meeting their established goals and objectives.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• Must maintain proper security clearance.
• At a minimum a National Agency Check is required prior to position assignment.
• If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, you must be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.

Nice To Haves

• Experience briefing managers and in communicating tentative recommendations regarding efficiency in program operations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, analyze and/or evaluate the effectiveness of line or operating programs.
• Analyze evaluation results on both a quantitative and qualitative basis to provide concise and objective information to identify accountability strengths and weaknesses.
• Develop recommendations to correct deficiencies or suggest program or process improvements for the organization.
• Plan and design procedures to improve organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
• Review reports and studies to ensure that user requirements are met and appropriate rules and regulations are utilized.
• Develop and administer a system of reviews, management controls, evaluations, and checklists designed to ensure conformance with law and regulations.
• Plan and accomplish scheduled evaluations using standardized and locally developed evaluation programs and processes, management principles, organizational theory, and techniques of analysis and evaluation.
• Manage the evaluation program to ensure required actions are tracked and completed.
• Review workload requirements to ascertain areas where procedures can be combined, distributed, or simplified to increase productivity, efficiency, or effectiveness.
• Utilize centralized planning and decentralized execution of mission objectives.
• Brief managers and communicate tentative recommendations regarding efficiency in program operations.
• Recommend internal reporting and status tracking procedures to ensure adequate control in terms of deadlines, progress reports, and follow-up reports.

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.

What This Job Offers

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