Program Analyst (2 Vacancies)

Army National Guard Units • Camp Dodge Military Reservation, IA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Title 32 excepted-service Program Analyst position with the Iowa Army National Guard, located at the USPFO in Johnston, Iowa. The position is restricted to current members of the Iowa Army National Guard and requires military membership in a compatible assignment and wear of the military uniform. The role evaluates unit and organizational logistics programs, property accountability, and management processes, then recommends improvements and corrective actions to help ensure compliance with regulations and organizational objectives.

The analyst develops sampling plans and evaluation procedures; conducts quantitative and qualitative analyses; performs unit and activity equipment and supply inventories; reviews audits and property-loss reports; and uses statistical and cost analysis to identify trends, discrepancies, and financial impacts. The analyst prepares objective assessments and reports for leadership, advises managers on policies and corrective actions, coordinates with logistics sections to resolve technical issues, and manages follow-up to ensure required actions are completed. During reviews, the analyst also checks compliance with ground safety, fire prevention, and security standards and provides on-the-spot guidance to unit personnel.

The position requires one year of specialized experience, education, or training equivalent to the next lower grade, including analytical ability and knowledge of management functions and National Guard structures and procedures. Related graduate education may substitute for specialized experience. A security clearance must be attained and maintained as required, and selectees must complete a trial period.

Requirements

• Current membership in the Iowa Army National Guard in a compatible military assignment is required; the selectee must wear the military uniform.
• Enlisted members must hold rank E-6 or above.
• Experience developing, analyzing, evaluating, advising on, or improving work methods and procedures, organizations, manpower utilization, work distribution, management controls, or similar management functions.
• For GS-0343-9, one year of specialized experience, education, or training equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.
• 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.
• Experience analyzing, interpreting, and developing local management policies and procedures.
• Must attain and maintain the security clearance required for the position; if not held upon hiring, an application must be made within 30 days of the start date.
• Must serve a two-year trial period, or one year for veterans’ preference eligibles, subject to written certification for continued employment.
• Application materials must be received by 11/09/2026.
• Related master's or equivalent graduate degree, two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.B./J.D. may substitute for specialized experience; transcripts are required to receive education credit.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Develop sampling plans and procedures to validate unit and activity accountability and inventory certifications.
• Independently evaluate the effectiveness of unit programs and processes against established goals and objectives.
• Analyze evaluation results quantitatively and qualitatively, identify accountability strengths and weaknesses, and recommend improvements or corrective actions.
• 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 project phases.
• Evaluate management effectiveness of property-management functions and inform management about program performance.
• 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.
• Apply statistical analysis to measure progress, efficiency, and trends affecting organizational goals.
• Perform complete inventories of unit and activity equipment and supplies and analyze requisition data to determine causes of discrepancies.
• Develop cost analyses of financial impacts relating to accountability, 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 leadership and unit/activity commanders with objective assessments of logistics operations and federal property accountability.
• Provide information for effective program direction, including reports on limiting factors, program-management opportunities, and equipment availability.
• Advise leaders and managers on program policies, regulatory requirements, and evaluation follow-up procedures.
• Recommend corrective actions and deadlines to restore or ensure compliance with logistics and physical-security requirements.
• Develop process, management, administrative, and technical evaluation plans for supervisors and managers.
• Identify deficiencies and resource needs and recommend corrective actions.
• Review workload and recommend combining, distributing, or simplifying procedures to improve productivity, efficiency, or effectiveness.
• Recommend internal reporting and status-tracking procedures, and manage the evaluation program to track and complete required actions.
• Review ground safety, fire-prevention, and security standards during assessments; review responses and verify corrective actions.
• Provide on-the-spot corrective assistance and guidance to unit and activity personnel during evaluations.
• Coordinate with USPFO and Joint Force Headquarters logistics sections to resolve technical supply and equipment authorization and accountability problems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive range of federal benefits; eligibility depends on position type, and applicants are directed to contact the hiring agency for specific benefits.

What This Job Offers

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