PROGRAM ANALYST (Title 32)

This position is located in a JFHQs directorate or division level office. The purpose of this position is to 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 and skill in the application of related laws, regulations, policies, acquisition, precedents, methods, and techniques of program and budget analysis and funds management. The incumbent provides expert technical guidance and specialized team leadership to civilian and military employees. Plans, organizes, performs technical analyses as required, and, as assigned, manages budget functions to support programs essential to state Army National Guard daily readiness missions.

Utilizes particular areas of expertise to foster technical excellence in an environment conducive to teaming among service providers and customers to meet state Army National Guard requirements. 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 which can be streamlined, combined or improved and initiates methods to operate under the new or revised system.

Provides guidance and instructions to subordinate organizations for proper management of programs. Determines and issues funding allocations and monitors expenditure to ensure allocations are being utilized as planned and are not being exceeded. Adjusts allocations as needed.

Based on budget guidance received from higher headquarters, develops an annual budget for programs. Reviews prior and current budgets/funding trends, compiles funding projections and prepares funding recommendations. Anticipates requirements for training and operations funds by reviewing execution plans and recommends appropriate action such as reprogramming funds from one program to another to correct funding shortfalls.

Researches and interprets personnel and training regulations, DA Pam's, Circulars, and NGB guidance. Works concurrently with management to develop state program policies and procedures. Provides advice and assistance to management on accountability and legality of operating programs.

Assists management in preparing guidelines and instructions to MSCs. for development of the yearly State Operating Budget (SOB). Reviews data on program requirements, manday requirements, and commercial transportation requirements to support and justify each separate program to include by appropriation/activity. Develops and prepares current year program spreadsheets.

Advises management on timing of obligations and expenditures for Cooperative Agreement service contracts, equipment acquisitions and other unusual commitments. Verifies that obligations and expenditures occur on a timely basis IAW current year program and monthly schedule of obligations and expenditures. Ensures resources are available and are being properly and effectively expended to support program objectives.

Monitors and tracks obligations and expenditures throughout the execution phase. Formulates and reviews all Annual Funding Guidance/Programs (AFG/AFP) ensuring obligation authority is not exceeded and budget adjustments are properly staffed. Reviews trends and performs analysis of separate budget activities then provides information to management.

Projects requirements for program requirements. Validates and refines inputs which have fluctuated. Monitors daily expenditure rates associated with training and manday performances by initiating approval process of travel orders.

Substitution of Education for specialized experience - Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree, in an accredited college or university, meets the GS-5 level requirements.

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

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.

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 (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)). 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.

This position may be eligible for Union Membership

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12980254 A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application.

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Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package.

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Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1.

Your resume: Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Contact Information-your name and the best way to contact you If your resume includes a photograph, other PII (Personally Identifiable information) or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy. For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., Hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present ex. 03/2020-06/2022 or 03/2020-Present).

If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position. For additional information see: What to include in your resume.

1. Other supporting documents (as applicable): Certifications DD-214 or NGB 22 SF-50 Official Transcripts PAA