PROGRAM ANALYST

Duties As a PROGRAM ANALYST (ICB REGIONAL PLANNER) at the GS-0343-14 some of your typical work assignments may include:
• Informs development of programs of ICB activity to establish long-term relationships with the United States through foreign military sales and enable Geographic Combatant Command (GCC)s to achieve DoD objectives.
• Leads assessments of partner institutional capabilities and analyzes results of partner security capacity assessments.
• Provides judgments and recommendations to DSCA and GCC leaders about impact of proposed DoD Title 10 and 22, United States Code, (U.S.C.) and related partner funded ICB investments.
• Analyzes and evaluates functional and mission related issues that are highly complex, sensitive, and often controversial in nature, requiring professional and/or subject matter expert review and input.
• Plans, schedules, and carries out major projects concerned with the planning, resourcing, and execution of ICB programs.
• Interprets and implements DoD and Joint Chief of Staff (JCS) policy on ICB matters involving Partner Nations (PNs)
Requirements Conditions of Employment
• Must be a U.S
citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service http://www.sss.gov
• 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: Fulltime
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment or Relocation Incentives: May Be Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
• This is a drug testing designated position
• Critical Sensitive/Top Secret clearance required
• Incumbent must complete DoD Security Cooperation Workforce Expert level certification requirements within two years of entering the SC position
In addition, 80 hours of continuing education (CUE) every two years
Qualifications You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service:
• Planning or implementing Institutional Capacity Building (ICB) or security cooperation programs with foreign partners;
• Reviewing assessments of partner institutional capabilities and analyzing results;
• Providing recommendations regarding the feasibility, prioritization, and/or resourcing of multi-year programs with foreign partners;
• Implementing DoD policy on ICB matters involving Partner Nations (PNs); 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 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 All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs ( ICTAP eligibility ) : 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/ 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
If you are claiming military spouse preference and qualified for the position, your name will be placed below preference eligible veteran candidates and above non-preference candidates on a list sent to the hiring manager for employment consideration
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
Incumbent must attain DoD Security Cooperation Workforce (SCW) Certification and complete related continuous learning requirements in accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2017, Title 10 United States Code, Section 384, and Security Cooperation Certification Program 2.0 requirements
Requirements for Proficiency Level 3 - At least 1 year of successful SC work experience with a performance appraisal rating of 3 or better
Incumbent must complete DoD SCW Expert level certification requirements within two years of entering the SC position
In addition, 80 hours of continuing education (CUE) every two years.
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How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above
We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements
We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified below, required for this position
Competencies:
• Administration and Management
* Partnering
* Planning and Evaluating Based on the results of this evaluation, you will be placed in one of the following quality categories: Best Qualified: This highest category will be used for those candidates who possess the type and quality of experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position, including any selective placement factors and/or appropriate quality ranking factor(s), as determined by the job analysis
Highly Qualified: This higher category will be used for those candidates who possess the type and quality of experience that exceed the minimum qualifications of the position, including any selective placement factors and/or appropriate quality ranking factor(s) as determined by the job analysis
Qualified: This lowest category will be used for those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications of the position, including all selective placement factors and appropriate quality ranking factor(s) and are proficient in some, but not all, of the requirements of the position
Candidates may require extensive training and/or orientation in order to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=Category-Rating Names of the candidates in the Best Qualified category will be sent first to the hiring manager for employment consideration
Applicants in other categories will be referred in accordance with category rating procedures
Veterans Preference: If you are entitled to veterans preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume
Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency
If you are entitled to veterans' preference and qualified for the position, your name will be placed above non-preference candidates on a list sent to the hiring manager for employment consideration
Qualified veterans' preference eligible with a service-connected disability of 10% or more will be listed at the top of the highest quality category depending on the position and grade level of the job
For information on entitlement see Feds Hire Vets - Job Seekers - Veterans .
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