Program Analyst

Army • Fort Bragg, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at U.S. Special Operations Command (Army), JFK, Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The Program Analyst manages and directs assigned projects, including developing project plans, and serves as a Holistic Team Leader integrating Human Performance and Wellness (HPW) domains into training in support of SWCS Force Generation and its training mission. The role assesses the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations carried out by special operations personnel, develops and refines qualitative and quantitative program metrics, and provides subject matter expertise in Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) and Quality Assurance Management (QAM). The position also coordinates and tracks funding and budget activities and participates in strategic and business planning, human capital planning, and hiring efforts for assigned programs.

The position requires one year of specialized experience in program analysis, project management, CPI and QAM, metrics development, and management reporting. Education cannot be substituted for the required experience. Applicants must meet an eligible employment authority category and, where applicable, satisfy the federal time-in-grade requirement. Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination and background investigation. A Secret clearance must be obtained and maintained. The position may require a one-year probationary period and travel up to 10% TDY. A one-year probationary period is required, during which the agency evaluates fitness and whether continued employment advances the public interest.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience conducting analytical studies to assess program effectiveness, analyzing performance metrics, and providing data-driven recommendations to improve operational efficiency and resource utilization.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary projects by developing scopes, schedules, milestones, resource requirements, and budgets, and monitoring progress against cost, schedule, and mission objectives.
• Experience applying Continuous Process Improvement and Quality Assurance Management principles to evaluate tailored educational and human performance programs.
• Experience developing and refining qualitative and quantitative metrics to measure program outcomes and producing management briefings and documentation to support leadership decisions.
• Must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Must meet the applicable employment authority eligibility requirements.
• Applicants who held a General Schedule position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).
• Must meet the qualification requirement through experience; education cannot substitute for required experience.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Must submit an OGE 278 or OGE 450 financial disclosure report upon entry and annually thereafter.
• Must use direct deposit for pay.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct assigned projects by developing project plans.
• Serve as Holistic Team Leader, integrating Human Performance and Wellness domains into training to support SWCS Force Generation and the training mission.
• Apply analytical and evaluative methods to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations carried out by special operations personnel.
• Develop and refine quantitative and qualitative metrics to measure program effectiveness and efficiency.
• Provide subject matter expertise in Continuous Process Improvement and Quality Assurance Management.
• Coordinate and track funding and budget activities.
• Participate in strategic and business planning, human capital planning, and hiring efforts associated with assigned programs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package, with benefits available to employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

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