PROGRAM ANALYST (2 Vacancies)

About the role

IOWA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD - TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION This position is open to current on-board Title 5 and Title 32 employees of the Iowa Army National Guard. Military membership is required. LOCATION: USPFO, Johnston, IA

What you will do

• As a PROGRAM ANALYST (2 Vacancies), GS-0343-9 your duties are below.
• Develops sampling plans and procedures for validating unit/activity accountability and inventory certifications.
• Independently evaluates the effectiveness of substantive unit programs and processes in meeting their established goals and objectives.
• Analyzes evaluation results on both a quantitative and qualitative basis to provide concise and objective information to identify accountability strengths and weaknesses.
• Develops recommendations to correct deficiencies or suggest program or process improvements for the organization.
• Plans and designs procedures to improve organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
• Evaluates unit and organizational effectiveness.
• Develops and administers a system of reviews, management controls, evaluations, and checklists designed to ensure conformance with law and regulations.
• The employee plans, coordinates, and carries out the successive steps in fact-finding and analysis of issues necessary to complete each phase of assigned projects.
• Collectively evaluates management effectiveness of property management functions and informing management of their programs.
• Coordinates and/or conducts management studies of organization, staffing, work measurement, methods, or procedures.
• Incumbent reviews administrative audits, Financial Liability Investigation for Property Loss (FLIPL) reports, and Command Supply Discipline Program (CSDP) review reports to determine accountability trends to develop scope of review and recommendations to improve accountability processes and corrective actions.
• Applies statistical analysis techniques to measure progress, efficiency, and trends impacting the effectiveness of the organization to meet the organizational goals and objectives.
• Performs 100 % inventories of unit/activity equipment and supplies and analyzes requisition data to determine causes of any discrepancies.
• Develops cost analysis of financial impact regarding accountability, equipment and supply damage, adequacy of storage, physical security and loss of federal supplies and equipment.
• Interprets a variety of requirements making independent judgments to determine organizational compliance with applicable regulations, procedures and practices.
• Provides USPFO, DCSLOG/G4, Command Staff, unit/activity commanders, with factual, objective assessments of the unit's ability to conduct unit logistics operations and account for federal property.
• Analyzes, evaluates, validates, and identifies ways to improve the mission, function, and activities of the organization.
• Provides USPFO, DCSLOG/G4, Command Staff, unit/activity commanders, with information needed for effective direction of programs to include reports identifying limiting factors, program management opportunities, and availability of equipment on hand.
• Advises the USPFO, DCSLOG/G4, Command Staff, unit/activity commanders, activity managers on the evaluation of basic program policies, regulatory requirements, and follow-up procedures regarding applicable completed evaluation.
• Recommend corrective action to re-establish and ensure unit/activity compliance, with applicable logistics and physical security regulations and directives, with a specified suspense date.
• Develops processes, management, administrative, and technical evaluation plans for implementation by supervisors/managers.
• Notes deficiencies, identifies necessary resources, and recommends corrective action.
• Reviews workload requirements to ascertain areas where procedures can be combined, distributed, or simplified to increase productivity, efficiency, or effectiveness and is able to utilize centralized planning and decentralized execution of mission objectives.
• Recommends internal reporting and status tracking procedures to ensure adequate control in terms of deadlines, progress reports, and follow-up reports.
• Manages the evaluation program to ensure required actions are tracked and completed.
• During the assessment, the examiner reviews and ensures ground safety, fire prevention and security standards are being followed.
• Makes recommendations, reviews responses and ensures that corrective actions are performed.
• Responsible for on the spot corrective assistance and guidance to unit/activity personnel during the conduct of the evaluation/review.
• Coordinates with other logistics sections within the USPFO and Joint Force Headquarters to resolve technical problems concerning supply and equipment authorizations and accountability.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• This is an excepted position that requires military membership in a compatible military assignment in the Iowa Army National Guard.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of this excepted position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 09/23/2026 .
• FAILURE TO PROVIDE COMPLETE INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN YOUR NOT RECEIVING CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION.
• Please refer to the Qualifications and Evaluations Section of this Announcement to understand the qualification requirements, and the How to Apply Section for detailed instruction on applying.
• SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Employment is subject to attaining and maintaining a clearance as required by this position.
• If the selectee does not possess the applicable security clearance when hired, application must be made within 30 days of the start date.
• Failure to make application for the required security clearance will result in termination of employment.
• Failure to complete prescribed courses may be cause for reassignment or termination of FTS.
• Military Rank Requirements: ENLISTED MEMBERS (E-6 and Above)

Education

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience - master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related To receive credit for education, you must provide college transcripts to support your educational claims.

How you will be evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are found to be among the qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words.

You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above.

Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for this position: Knowledge of implemented logistics programs and their interrelationships.

Knowledge and skill in applying statistical analysis and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration, and resolution of issues or problems of a procedural or factual nature. Using statistical trend analysis and evaluative methods and techniques ensuring that all cost center analysis are effective and efficient.

Knowledge of administrative logistics and physical security regulations and operating procedures and possesses skills in applying fact-finding and investigative techniques (e.g., supply personnel and unit commander interviews, review of work procedures, command supply discipline and financial liability of loss reports, instructions, records, and files) to gather clear-cut factual evidence of compliance with logistics and physical security regulations, directives and local standing operating procedures (SOP).

Knowledge of logistics and supply operations in order to validate status of on hand property and equipment regarding excess property postures, turn-in procedures, equipment/supply receipt procedures, processing statement of charges, posting adjustments to property records, accountability procedures, and review of durable/expendable document registers.

Knowledge and skill of analytical techniques performed through interviews with supervisors, employees, and organizational workforce, including commanders and supply personnel to establish recommended solutions or follow-on actions.

Knowledge in conducting interviews and evaluations, analyzing findings and developing recommendations for corrections or improvements in the evaluated program.

Providing evaluation criteria for studies and evaluations ensuring there are standards to measure effectiveness of individuals and programs Knowledge of organization mission, logistics capabilities and requirements, to effectively communicate scope of the review, including regulatory standard, discrepancies and recommend corrective actions during entrance, and exit briefings to applicable unit/activity, staff, and directorate personnel.

Expert knowledge of administrative regulations and operating procedures to identify, analyze, and provide recommendations for improving management, administrative, operations and maintenance methods and procedures. Interpreting technical requirements allows the incumbent to make independent judgments and provide recommended changes to improve efficiencies.

Documents you must provide

• Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (format should include Month and Year) of employment and duties performed.
• Additional Supporting Documents (if applicable): Cover Letter, Transcripts, DD 214, SF-50, ect.

What to expect next

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Additional information

ENLISTMENT CASH BONUSES: Acceptance of a technician position may affect any bonus and/or educational assistance that may be applicable. Please contact your Education Office prior to accepting a position with the Iowa Army National Guard. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

If you are a male applicant born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (***).