MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYST (PERSONNEL POLICIES AND PROGRAMS)

Duties
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As a MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYST (PERSONNEL POLICIES AND PROGRAMS) at the GS-0343-15 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Works in close collaboration with the OSD, the Services, and the CCMDs in the development and advancement of both civilian and military personnel policies for implementation throughout DOD
• Initiates and coordinates modifications and updates to maintain currency of these programs in the interest of a properly armed, globally integrated, and ready joint force
• Participates with OPM and OSD regarding personnel policy across all and specific to certain locations. Policy centers on leave, pay, entitlements, safety, travel, accountability, development, prevention and postvention of destructive behaviors, family member programs, resiliency, and morale, welfare, and recreation
• Provides advice to the J-1 Director, as appropriate, on manning requirements, service resources, joint plans and policies in support of peacetime, emerging crises and wartime (including Operations Other Than War) operations for the CCMD staff and Joint Task Force (JTF) headquarters
• Oversees one of the three branches in the Personnel Readiness Division and is responsible for oversight of all military, civilian, veterans, and family policies and programs that affect the readiness of the joint force.
• As the Policy Branch Chief plans and assigns work, sets priorities, advises on program goals and objectives, and makes decision on work problems
• As Policy Branch Chief, the incumbent supervises at least one civilian and several military personnel.

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
• Security - Employee must obtain a Special Sensitive (Top Secret/SCI) security clearance.
• Drug Testing Designated Position - Yes
• Designated as mission essential during furlough, weather events, and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) directed situational conditions.
• Recruitment Incentives: Student Loan Repayment Program; May be Authorized
• May be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays and/or overtime

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-15, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service:

• Analyzes, evaluates, and translates Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) policies that ensure the readiness, well-being, and support of military, Department of Defense (DOD) civilians, veterans, and their families;
• Experience working at major command or higher headquarter level organizations (or similar) that requires the ability to apply new legislation, policies, guidance and directives regarding civilian and military personnel policies that impact an agency, military department or greater DoD force to ensure compliance and meet specialized needs of the Department (or Agency);
• Significant experience supporting policy development and contributing to the drafting, revision, and coordination of regulations and guidance documents to meet emerging organizational needs and ensure adherence to governing authorities;
• Knowledge and expertise in all matters of military and civilian personnel programs and policy (these can include but are not restricted to leave, pay, entitlements, safety, travel, accountability, development, prevention and postvention of destructive behaviors, family member programs, resiliency, and morale, welfare, and recreation) to accurately delegate and direct the work, establish guidelines, and have oversight of policies and programs that affect the readiness of the joint force;
• Expert skill with interpersonal communications, both orally and written, particularly the ability to prepare and deliver executive level briefings and presentations at OSD, JCS, CCMD and Service Department senior management level meetings and conferences (or similar levels of leadership and events)

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ .

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:
Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A
Special Hiring Authority for Veterans
Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses
Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/register/ )

The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.

Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information.

For more information, please visit
https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d

Other Notes:

Re-employed Annuitant: This position Does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at:
https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf

Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).