MANAGEMENT & PROGRAM ANALYST (STRATEGIC PLANS & INITIATIVES) with Security Clearance

Duties As a MANAGEMENT & PROGRAM ANALYST (STRATEGIC PLANS & INITIATIVES) at the GS-0343-13/14 some of your typical work assignments may include: * Analyzes the strategic direction of MCTO's mission, strategy, operations, and organizational structure impacting the way DoD accomplishes transition and reintegration assistance for uniformed members. * Develops strategic plans, engagement strategies, analysis and monitors activities to develop, inform, and support employment, education, vocational, and small business initiatives, which support hiring, training, mentoring, and educating U.S. Military Service members transitioning or reintegrating following their active duty service. * Performs a broad range of duties related MCTO strategic planning related to legislative changes and programmatic impacts to include pre-separation/transition counseling; employment, vocational, entrepreneurship, education, and RC well-being resources; Veterans benefits and services; and accessing and researching DOL American Job Centers' counseling and placement programs. * Identifies strategic communications opportunities leveraging cross-collaborations; develops strategic plans, talking points, information papers and/or increase social media activities, marketing, and other related activities. Reviewing the DoD TAP, SkillBridge and YRRP distinct platforms for content accuracy congruent with MCTO strategic initiatives, messaging, and DoD compliance with policies. * Reviews, analyzes, and updates policies, guidance, standard operating procedures, technical reports, information papers, fact sheets and special literature and other documents to determine their impact on MCTO as appropriate. Represents the SP&I at meetings within the Department and with other government and non-government agencies. * Planning and carrying out studies or projects and directing activities of contractors and other SP&I priorities; promotes collaboration of relationships with other government, research institutions/organizations, non-federal entities, and other stakeholders in the transition and reintegration space. Requirements 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: Not Authorized * Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt * Financial Disclosure: Required * Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible Qualifications You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the federal service: - Analyzing and advising on strategic plans, operations, and organizational impacts. - Developing information into briefs, presentations, reports, or other forms of data visualization for presentation. - Coordinating, consolidating, tracking, and monitoring organizational tasks. OR You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications: B. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade-level (GS-13) in the federal service: - Developing and delivering presentations to inform and advise senior leadership on agency strategic plans, initiatives, and/or organizational direction. - Writing, developing, and coordinating on congressional, policy and/or legislative proposals or request for information (RFIs). - Coordinating with the Military Departments, other Federal agencies, employer partners, and stakeholders subject matter experts to resolve complex policy or programmatic matters related to military transition assistance, Reserve Component reintegration, and/or employer partnerships. (Experience must be reflected in resume) 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. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. 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 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). * Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the application process is complete, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Competencies: * Business Analysis
* Program Planning, Review and Evaluation
* Strategic Communication
* Strategic Planning Military Spouse Preference : If you are entitled to military spouse preference, in order to receive this preference you must choose the spousal eligibility in your application package referencing MSP Military Spouse Preference. Your preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. To claim Military Spouse Preference (MSP) please complete the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist , save the document and attach it to your application package. Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the "Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP)" eligibility. If you are claiming RGP and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant. Information and required documentation for claiming MSP may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below. To be eligible as a RGP, you must submit the following supporting documents with your application package: a signed Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist ( DD3145-1 (whs.mil) ); a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) effecting the placement in retained grade status; or a copy of the notification letter you received regarding the RIF or classification downgrade. * Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your fami

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