PROGRAM ANALYST (ACTION OFFICER)

Description:

DCSA Field Operations Directorate is looking for Program Analyst (Action Officer) to assist with a multi-year transformation that includes an expansion of preceding Agencies' authorities and responsibilities. The incumbent will provide valued input and analysis to field leaders and stakeholders by using objective based info and analysis that will enable or elevate risk-based decisions on a plethora of Field Ops activities. Interested? Consider DCSA and be part of America's Gatekeeper Team!

Requirements:

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: Management and Program Analysis Series 0343 (opm.gov) for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 04/08/2024

Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position.

You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade GG/GS 12 in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility. Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience. Specialized experience for this position includes:

Executing the action process for directed tasks to include receiving, recording, and tracking of tasks and action items, distributing items and information to the appropriate personnel, and coordinating responses with multiple internal and external offices; analyzing and evaluating (on a quantitative or qualitative basis) the effectiveness of programs in meeting established goals and objectives; authoring, consolidating, coordinating, and editing executive-level correspondence; utilizing research, data collection methods, and statistical/trend analysis to provide objective feedback to assist leaders with assessing program performance; participating in comprehensive surveys, studies, and reviews of activities to determine adequacy in meeting field office, regional, and agency requirements.

Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies:

1. Management Analysis: Conducts research and solves organizational inefficiencies to increase the effectiveness of the organization.

2. Customer Service: Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement.

3. Flexibility: Is open to change and new information; rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions and strategy, or unexpected obstacles, processes, and requirements.

4. Organizational Awareness: Knows the organization's mission and functions, and how its social, political, and technological systems work and operates effectively within them; this includes the programs, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the organization.