PROGRAM ANALYST-Title 32

About the role

This National Guard position is for a PROGRAM ANALYST-Title 32, Position Description Number D1010000 and is part of the WI JFHQ G3, Wisconsin Army National Guard.

What you will do

• As a PROGRAM ANALYST-Title 32, GS-0343-9, you will serve as the analyst and consultant for the management and administration of programs within the directorate or division.
• Serves as key coordination point for all program requirements.
• This work requires knowledge of management principles, organizational theory and techniques of analysis.
• Knowledge of agency administrative guidance and operating procedures coupled with analytical ability is required to develop information required by the chief to determine feasibility and legality of proposed program and operational plans.
• While this position is intended to assist mangers, it is not responsible for establishing policies or managing resources.
• The position requires a more narrowly defined focus of a specific functional area, i.e., personnel, logistics, training, operations, etc. Incumbent performs duties necessary to accomplish program analyst functions and provide for customer services in support of programs essential to state Army National Guard daily readiness missions.
• MAJOR DUTIES: - Reviews, evaluates and analyzes obligations and expenditures.
• Prepares directorate or division summaries from reports submitted by Major Subordinate Commands (MSC)*.
• Summarizes and interprets significant data collected and relates this data to the organizations program actions; identifies and analyzes deficiencies in resource consumption, training, workload and scheduling, and evaluates deviations from standards, plans, and estimates to determine cause and impact on missions. - Assists management in interpretation and utilization of reports and information provided.
• Develops various visual media to present trends, performance status, capability and related management information.
• Aids functional areas in identifying areas of record documentation and procedures that can be streamlined, combined or improved and initiates methods to operate under the new or revised system.
• Implements management control plans. - Provides recommendations to subordinate organizations for proper management of programs.
• Recommends funding allocations and monitors expenditure to ensure allocations are being utilized as planned and are not being exceeded.
• Adjusts allocations as needed.
• Report expenditure status to management and National Guard Bureau (NGB) as required. - Based on budget guidance received from higher headquarters, develops an annual budget. - Perform duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership.
• If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• Military Grades: E4 through E9, WO1 through CW5 and O1 through O2 Conditions Of Employment: National Guard Membership is required.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968.
• An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment.
• You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.
• This is a Financial Management Level Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d.
• Incumbent shall comply with the requirements of this certification program.

Education

No additional educational requirements.

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 minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience.

If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Documents you must provide

• Your resume showing places of employment, titles of positions held (include series and grade, if federal employment), dates (format should include Month and Year) of employment and duties performed.

Benefits

BENEFITS AVAILABLE: Paid Time Off (Annual and Sick Leave) Paid Training Opportunities Paid Time Off for Military Duties Flexible Work Scheduling Fitness/Work Out Time (3hrs/week) 11 Paid Federal Holidays Off Promotion and Advancement Opportunities Work/Life Balance Federal Pension after 5 Years TSP Savings Plan (similar to 401K) Meaningful Work that directly affects the Wisconsin National Guard Challenging and Rewarding Career Professional Development and Mentorship Opportunities

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

If you are a male applicant who was 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 be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (***).