Program Analyst

Office of Inspector General • Alexandria, VA

23d

About The Position

This position is within the Department of War Office of the Inspector General (DoW OIG), Office of the Deputy Inspector General for Overseas Contingency Operations (ODIG OCO). The incumbent reviews significant areas of DoW operations and assesses programs supporting U.S. Government missions conducted overseas that are of OIG, DoD, or congressional interest. The role may be filled at the GS-11, GS-12, or GS-13 level, with specialized experience requirements varying by grade.

The analyst develops plans, methodologies, and approaches for independent or team analyses and evaluations; defines project scope, objectives, and required resources; gathers and assesses information; and researches and writes accurate, timely reports for their intended audience and purpose. The role documents findings, provides supporting documentation and cross-references, follows report procedures and formats, and presents justified conclusions and recommendations. The incumbent also uses knowledge of DoD IG oversight work products and planned programs to assist program directors and the Deputy Inspector General for OCO in preparing and presenting complex materials and issues to varied audiences.

The position is designated Noncritical Sensitive and requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. The incumbent must be a U.S. citizen, comply with DoD standards of conduct, and undergo pre-appointment and random drug testing. Telework availability depends on mission requirements and supervisory determination; moving expenses and recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives are not authorized. A one-year probationary period may be required for individuals who have not previously completed one in a similar federal position.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance; the position is designated Noncritical Sensitive.
• Must comply with DoD Standards of Conduct.
• Must submit to urinalysis before appointment and be subject to random drug testing during DoW OIG service, subject to the stated exception for certain current DoW civilian employees.
• Must meet the applicable federal time-in-grade requirement: 52 weeks at GS-09 or equivalent for GS-11; 52 weeks at GS-11 or equivalent for GS-12; or 52 weeks at GS-12 or equivalent for GS-13, when applicable.
• GS-11 specialized experience: 52 weeks at GS-09 level, including participation in overseas contingency operations oversight projects or reports; studies, reports, and assessments of DoW/USG programs; assisting with briefings and presentations; helping gather information and assess operations using analytical methods; and applying relevant laws, regulations, directives, policies, procedures, and techniques.
• GS-12 specialized experience: 52 weeks at GS-11 level, including conducting overseas contingency operations oversight projects or reports; studies, reports, and assessments of DoW/USG programs; providing and receiving briefings and presentations; gathering information and assessing operations using analytical methods; and applying relevant laws, regulations, directives, policies, procedures, and techniques.
• GS-13 specialized experience: 52 weeks at GS-12 level, including leading overseas contingency operations oversight projects or reports; studies, reports, and assessments of DoW/USG programs; leading briefings and presentations; gathering information and assessing operations using analytical methods; and applying relevant laws, regulations, directives, policies, procedures, and techniques.
• Must meet applicable OPM qualification standards and meet qualification and time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.
• For GS-11, three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree may substitute for specialized experience; equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be used where permitted.
• No education substitution is allowed for qualifying experience at GS-12 or GS-13.
• If using education to qualify, must submit required unofficial transcripts or other supporting documentation by the announcement closing date; foreign education requires an equivalency evaluation and supporting documentation.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service or exempt.
• If applicable, applicants must provide the required documentation for Military Spouse Preference or other specified PPP preference eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Review and critically assess significant DoW operational programs supporting overseas U.S. Government missions that are of OIG, DoD, or congressional interest.
• Develop plans, methodologies, and approaches for analyses or evaluations conducted independently or as part of a team.
• Define project scope, objectives, and required resources.
• Gather information and assess operations using analytical methods and techniques.
• Document findings and prepare reports in accordance with report procedures, formats, and protocols, including supporting documentation and cross-references.
• Provide justified recommendations and conclusions.
• Research and write accurate, timely reports suited to their intended audience, occasion, and purpose.
• Assist program directors and the Deputy Inspector General for OCO in preparing and presenting complex materials or issues to a wide variety of audiences.
• Provide and receive briefings and presentations on overseas contingency operations, with the level of leadership varying by grade.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a range of benefits; specific benefit eligibility depends on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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