Federal
Management Analyst (CYS), NF-05
United States Army Installation Management Command · Department of the Army
About This Position
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Qualifications
RESUMES MUST BE TWO PAGES (OR LESS). QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE CLEARLY VERIFIABLE IN YOUR RESUME. GOVERNMENT POSITIONS MUST INCLUDE PAY PLAN, SERIES, GRADE, TO AND FROM DATES, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCY/DEPARTMENT. Must include at least one year of experience performing duties at a level which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform successfully in the position. Minimum Requirements: Demonstrated work experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position that included: 1. Strong organizational skills - with emphasis on coaching/teambuilding/leadership skills - with potential to manage multiple concurrent projects effectively. 2. Experience leading teams. Self-motivated. 3. Comprehensive oral communication skills and analytical writing skills. Ability to present ideas and proposals to a variety of audiences. 4. Demonstrated ability in standard office software such as word processing, graphics presentations, spreadsheet and e-mail. The related work experience must have been equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. 5. General knowledge of MWR programs, APF and NAF funding, and oversight relationship to child and youth programs. 6. Experience working with regulatory, personnel, funding and budgeting proponents at Headquarters Level (with Major Command or Region experience preferred). 7. Knowledge of management analysis, personnel development, and financial programs. Highly Qualifications: Must meet the minimum requirements on top of the following: 1. Extensive experience working with children of all ages, children with and without disabilities. 2. Be a subject matter expert in child development both normative and non-normative. 3. Be a self starter who takes the initiative and works well independently but is also a strong team player as much of the daily work requires interfacing and collaboration with other subject matter experts and stakeholders. 4. Preferred are those candidates that possess a combination of experience and education (graduate degree with course of study in business administration, accounting, economics, or other related management/academic). All Qualified applicants will be rated against the highly qualifying criteria by a rating panel for evaluation of the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience and education. Those applicants determined to be highly qualified will be referred to the hiring official for consideration. The highly qualified candidates may undergo an interview and reference checks. All answers to the Highly Qualifying Criteria must be demonstrated in your resume to get credit.
Major Duties
Serves as senior management analyst for the Child and Youth Services (CYS) Directorate providing guidance, assistance, and direction to field and directorate staff. Provides subject matter expertise to the CYS Director in the analysis and evaluation of services and policies to determine resources, operational effectiveness, and systemic issues related to programs serving over 460,000 children and youth at 124 locations Army wide. Conducts research, maintains historical background, ascertains current status, and develops strategies to address major policy and operational guidance subject to Congressional, GAO, DoD, AAA, and higher level command review. Interprets and proposes policy changes and develops management tools to enhance effectiveness of program managers and field staff. Monitors changing CYS missions, program needs and research findings. Identifies and extracts results of studies, reports, research projects, and financial data related to program and policy issues to support management decisions. Develops databases and reference notebooks on pertinent data needed to manage programs. Functions as project officer for designated special initiatives to include Child Development Programs and Joint Services initiatives. Performs general staff and administrative duties in response to field, Army leadership, and Congressional inquiries. Provides technical assistance, policy interpretation and consultation through guidance materials, training workshops, on-site visits and verbal/written communications to the field, IMA Region, and higher Army/DoD echelons. Has major responsibility for ensuring CYS Productivity, Cost Management, and Accountability initiatives and Quality, Availability, and Affordability benchmarks are integrated into Child Development Programs (with special emphasis on DoD Certification and National Accreditation).Serves as a Team Leader and has frequent contact outside the organization in unstructured settings to influence or control decisions affecting the organization.
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 2 Former NAF Employee (FNE)/Current NAF (CNE)/Current APF Employee (CAE) 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.
Additional Information
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. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized based upon eligibility and a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. 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 Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia. You will be expected to physically reside within commuting distance of the Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia. Situational telework can be provided for weather-related emergencies, office closures, or other situations where telework serves a compelling Agency need. Important Information Regarding Access to Certain Federal Facilities: Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant driver's license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) from WA, MI, MN, NY, or VT. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for details. 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! Before you apply, take a moment to explore our Applicant Information Kit - your go-to guide for understanding our hiring process and making your application stand out. Inside, you'll find helpful tips, insights, and everything you need to feel confident and prepared. Click here to view the kit or copy and paste this link into your browser: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF_Applicant_Information_Kit.pdf
How to Apply
You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below: 1. Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Announcement # NENAFCC2612879215 The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 02/18/2026 to receive consideration. Click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to include in your application. Reminder: Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two (2) pages or less. Please review the Required Documents section of this announcement for more details You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account and designate the document type when submitting your application 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. Click this link to preview the application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12879215 Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the Applicant Manager Online Help (https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us) site. To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status 2. Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions.
Required Documents
About Your Resume: 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. (https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit) 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 Other (3) Other (4) Other (5) Performance Appraisal Resume Separation Notice (RIF) SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Transcript
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the Management Analyst (CYS), NF-05 position at United States Army Installation Management Command?
The salary range for this position is $130,000 - $155,000/yr. This is a NF-5 position on the General Schedule pay scale. Actual pay may vary based on locality adjustments.
Where is the Management Analyst (CYS), NF-05 job located?
This position is located in Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia. This is an on-site position.
What qualifications do I need?
RESUMES MUST BE TWO PAGES (OR LESS). QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE CLEARLY VERIFIABLE IN YOUR RESUME. GOVERNMENT POSITIONS MUST INCLUDE PAY PLAN, SERIES, GRADE, TO AND FROM DATES, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCY/DEPARTMENT. Must include at least one year of experience performing duties at a level which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills...
How do I apply for this position?
Apply through USAJobs.gov by clicking the 'Apply on USAJobs' button. You'll need a USAJobs account, a federal-style resume, and supporting documents. The deadline is Feb 18, 2026.
Is a security clearance required?
No security clearance is required for this position.
What does NF-5 mean?
NF-5 refers to the General Schedule grade level. Higher grades require more experience and offer higher pay. Visit our GS Pay Scale page for full salary tables by grade and locality.
What benefits do federal employees receive?
Federal employees receive comprehensive benefits including health insurance (FEHB), retirement through FERS, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with government matching, paid annual and sick leave, paid parental leave, life insurance, and student loan repayment programs.