Program Analyst

U.S. Marine Corps•Albany Marine Corps Logistics Base, GA

16h

About The Position

You will serve as a Program Analyst in the Office of the Chief of Staff of Marine Corps Logistics Command. The position supports communications programs through research, analysis, planning, evaluation, written products, internal information-sharing systems, and coordination of staff actions. The role involves researching social media platforms, audience behavior, communication trends, media outlets, and relevant contacts; supporting communication and outreach plans; preparing communication materials and data-informed recommendations; maintaining digital signage and the command intranet; and tracking COMMSTRAT taskers in ETMS2. The position may require travel to locations in the continental United States and overseas, including remote or isolated sites, and may require emergency overtime or recall to duty.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
New Department of the Navy employees must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
Current federal employees applying for GS jobs generally must meet the one-year time-in-grade requirement by the announcement closing date.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final secret security clearance before entering on duty.
Must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
Must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level, supporting communications programs through research, analysis, written products, and assessment of processes and program effectiveness; assisting with communication planning, audience and media research, internal information-sharing systems, and data-informed recommendations; and coordinating staff actions, tracking suspense items, maintaining records, and facilitating timely stakeholder communication.
In lieu of specialized experience, qualifying education may include a related master's or equivalent graduate degree, two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a related LL.B. or J.D. A transcript must be submitted when qualifying based on education.

Responsibilities

Analyze communications programs, work processes, and management systems; prepare reports, studies, fact sheets, and recommendations to improve efficiency and messaging effectiveness.
Research emerging social media platforms, audience behavior, and communication trends to identify effective channels and support data-driven planning.
Assist in developing and evaluating communication, outreach, and public engagement plans aligned with organizational goals, key messages, target audiences, and performance metrics.
Provide research, background information, statistics, and communication collateral to support campaigns, media relations, stakeholder outreach, and digital content development.
Research media outlets, audience demographics, editorial focus, reach, and contacts to identify, assess, and maintain targeted media distribution lists.
Manage internal communication systems, including digital signage and the command intranet, by coordinating content, maintaining equipment and inventories, and improving user support and feedback processes.
Manage COMMSTRAT taskers in ETMS2 by tracking routing, suspense dates, priorities, coordination actions, and closeout status for incoming staff actions and decision correspondence.
Complete required training and obtain and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
Travel from the normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations as required.