Program Analyst

Duties

• Incorporate and build on the current cross sectional, multidisciplinary work of child and youth advocacy programs addressing problematic sexual behavior-child/youth.
• Leverage federal partners, civilian experts, and academic relationships to inform on policy.
• Conduct unprecedented special assignments on complex high-priority issues in which the scope frequently alters as the work progresses.
• Develop a variety of programs, services, and training responsive to the needs of service members and their families experiencing serious harmful behavior between military dependent children and youth of a physical, sexual, or emotional nature.
• Establish and nurture relationships with federal partners, civilian experts, and academic relationships and other programs, both on and off military installations.
• Provide analysis and interpretation of program data, reports, requirements and policy compliance for the child and youth advocacy programs.
• Review assigned programs for potential efficiencies based on joint service initiatives and/or Federal partnership opportunities.
• Research and coordinate resolution of complex time-essential actions for service members and their families.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Requirement.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• One year trial or probationary period may be required.
• Appointment subject to a suitability/fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation.
• This position is designated Non-Critical Sensitive (Secret) and requires a Tier 3 investigation favorably adjudicated.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

GS-14 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes evaluating child and youth advocacy programs related to serious harmful behavior between military dependent children and youth of a physical, sexual, or emotional nature, collaborating with stakeholders, developing objectives or advancing programs, and providing analysis and/or interpretation of program data, reports, requirements and/or policy compliance for the Child and Youth Advocacy Program. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of War referral system for displaced employees.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• This position is not covered by a bargaining unit.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the information sheet. I've added the blurb to the announcement templates and attached the information sheet link
• You may claim Military Spouse preference.
• This position is a TERM not to exceed two years, with provisions to extend up to eight years and the ability to be made permanent without further competition. To be eligible for conversion to a permanent career-conditional or career appointment, you must have:
  • completed at least 2 years of current continuous service under a term appointment in the competitive service
  • demonstrate successful job performance.
• This position requires a 1-year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests : If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: