Program Analyst (MWR Programs), NF-05

About the role

This position is located at Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1 Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. This position is open only to current and former DOW NAF Employees and current, eligible DOW Appropriated Fund Employees.

It is the applicant's responsibility to read all sections and associated links in this vacancy announcement. This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions within 90 days of the closing date.

What you will do

• Serves as a senior program analyst for Business and Recreation Programs at the HQDA level providing subject matter expertise and recommendations to the command and ARSTAF.
• Evaluates overall MWR NAF revenue-producing operations to identify problems and recommend effective and economical ways to solve problems, meet needs, and produce efficiencies.
• Recommends and develops future MWR programs and activities.
• Analyzes policy issues and develops programs, policies, procedures and practices that promote economy, efficiency and effectiveness in MWR operations.
• Reviews and develops proposed changes in directive, including the identification and analysis of issues, evaluation and presentation of alternative, implementation of decisions, preparation of material for use by use by higher authority and subordinate commands, monitors and analyzes follow-up actions.
• Monitors implementation and compliance with established policies and programs.
• Acts as a technical expert in a professional field; uses in-depth specialized knowledge and experience to develop new approaches to issues previously unresponsive to accepted methods.
• Recommendations may change organizational programs and policies.
• Develops deadlines and projects.
• Keeps supervisor informed but resolves most conflicts that arise.
• Interprets on own initiative; completed work reviewed for feasibility, effectiveness and compatibility with other work.
• Work impacts on other technical experts or on the well-being of substantial numbers of people.
• Frequent contacts outside the organization in unstructured settings to influence or control decisions outside the organization.
• Assists in the formulation of budgets.

Education

Education is not required for this position and will not be utilized in determining minimum qualifications or as a substitution for experience unless indicated in the vacancy. If you would like for your education to be considered by the hiring panel as part of your overall accomplishments, you must attach copies of transcripts (online transcripts will be accepted).

Only education from accredited and pre-accredited institutions will be accepted. Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalency in the United States. For more information, please click here.

How you will be evaluated

Your Application Matters: How We Will Review It We want to help you put your best foot forward! Please take time to carefully follow all application instructions - missing information or skipped steps could impact your eligibility.

Your application will be thoughtfully reviewed to see how well your experience and qualifications align with the requirements listed in this announcement. This includes your resume, supporting documents, and responses to the assessment questionnaire. We will consider your responses to our application questionnaire.

If you're tentatively qualified, we'll take a closer look to ensure your questionnaire responses match the experience reflected in your resume and documentation. Note: If it's later found that qualifications or experience were overstated, it may affect your consideration for the position - so honesty and clarity are key.

Understanding Eligibilities: What You Can Claim When Applying When you apply for a federal position through USAJOBS or USA Staffing, you may be eligible for selection preference or priority consideration based on your background or status. These eligibilities can improve your chances of being considered or referred for a position.

Depending on your situation, you may be able to claim one or more of the following eligibilities: NAF Priority Consideration 1 Business Based Action (BBA) NAF Priority Consideration 2 Former NAF Employee (FNE)/Current NAF (CNE)/Current APF Employee (CAE) NAF Priority Consideration 3 Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV) (Includes spouses and parents) Tip: Be sure to review each eligibility carefully and provide the required documentation.

Claiming an eligibility without proper support may affect your application status. Looking for more details? Refer to the Who Gets Initial Consideration (Selection Preferences) and the What Other Considerations are Available sections of our Applicant Information Kit.

Documents you must provide

• Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two (2) pages or less and it must support the general or specialized experience described in this announcement.
• Your resume must be 5 megabytes (MB) or less.
• We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to preserve formatting and page count.
• (***) Please do not include photographs, personal images or other inappropriate content in your application materials.
• Expedite Your Hiring To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including contact information (name, email, phone number) for professional references in your application.
• Required Documents Required documents may vary based on the requirements for the position.
• The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement: Resume Other Accepted Documents Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include: Cover Letter DD-214/ Statement of Service Notification of Personnel Action for NAF Employees (DA Form 3434 or equivalent) Other Document not Listed PCS Orders Performance Appraisal Resume Separation Notice (RIF) SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Transcript

Benefits

Working for Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) can offer numerous advantages. Army NAF employment can provide a sense of pride and fulfillment, as you'll be supporting communities comprised of military and civilian personnel, and their families, which contributes to the Department of Defense's overall mission.

We offer a wide range of career opportunities, including jobs in childcare, recreation, hospitality, and more. Many employees have opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs to help towards career advancement.

As an Army NAF employee, you'll have access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers, libraries, and many other amenities. Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays.

Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance. For a slideshow presentation regarding these benefits, please click the link below.

What to expect next

Our Next Steps to Review Your Application and Keep You Informed Application Review Once you submit your application, the system will automatically review your answers to the application questionnaire to determine if you meet the basic qualifications for the job.

If you meet the qualifications, your application will move to the next step, where our HR representatives will carefully review your experience, skills, education (if applicable), and how well you match the job requirements. Keeping You Informed If you provided an email address, you'll receive a confirmation email letting you know we've received your application.

As your application moves through the hiring process, we'll send you updates and notifications via email. Processing times may vary, but we'll do our best to keep you informed every step of the way.

Your Next Steps to stay on Top of Your Application Check Your Contact Information If your contact information changes after the job announcement closes, let us know as soon as possible. Ensure You Receive Updates Double-check that your email address is accurate and that your inbox can receive messages from us.

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Additional information

Area of Consideration This position is open only to current and former DOW NAF Employees and current, eligible DOW Appropriated Fund Employees. Manual Application: A manual application may be obtained by contacting the servicing NAF Human Resources Office listed on this announcement.

If you are applying manually, all required documentation must be received no later than 4:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the closing date of the announcement. Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.

PCS Costs Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is in the Government's interest. Additional Information: Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.

The Duty Station for this position is located at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. You will be expected to physically reside within commuting distance of the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. Situational telework can be provided for weather-related emergencies, office closures, or other situations where telework serves a compelling Agency need.

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It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that the application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Discover Your Path to Success!

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