SUPERVISORY PROGRAM ANALYST

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, Management and Program Analysis Series 0343. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes in-depth knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of command level plans and programs for conducting major Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) operations in support of the organization PPBS process, acquisition, contracting, or similar operations; extensive knowledge of agency planning, programming, budgeting, and execution system actions; services requirements process; systems modification and acquisition programs; science and technology; programming actions; manpower and organization; contracting; financial management; policy, doctrine, mission area plans, force structure, and Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E); skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies and preparing solutions to especially broad, important, and severe problems/issues of effectiveness and efficiency of work operations in support of major command missions associated with military operational and contingency areas; ability to plan, organize, and lead others in studies or projects and to negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations, where proposals involve substantial resources, and require extensive changes in established requirements, concepts and procedures; skill to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, negotiate complex issues, and maintain good working relationships; and ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of the organization; including ability to effectively apply agency safety, security, and personnel regulations, practices, and procedures. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: In-depth knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of command level plans and programs for conducting major Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) operations in support of the organization PPBS process, acquisition, contracting, or similar operations. Extensive knowledge of agency planning, programming, budgeting, and execution system actions; services requirements process; systems modification and acquisition programs; science and technology; programming actions; manpower and organization; contracting; financial management; policy, doctrine, mission area plans, force structure, and Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E). Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies and preparing solutions to especially broad, important, and severe problems/issues of effectiveness and efficiency of work operations in support of major command missions associated with military operational and contingency areas. Ability to plan, organize, and lead others in studies or projects and to negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations, where proposals involve substantial resources, and require extensive changes in established requirements, concepts and procedures. Skill to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, negotiate complex issues, and maintain good working relationships. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of the organization; including ability to effectively apply agency safety, security, and personnel regulations, practices, and procedures. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Click on “Learn more about this agency” button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to exercise first level supervisory and managerial authorities as the Chief, Long Range Investments Division within an agency Direct Reporting Unit (DRU) Headquarters.