PROGRAM ANALYST
What you'd do
You will serve as a Program Analyst in the Military Personnel and Analyses Directorate of ASSTSECNAV MANPOWER & RESERVE AFFAIRS (M-RA) WASHINGTON DC.
Major duties
You will develop and interpret military personnel policy, analyze DON strategy and policy recommendations, develop goals and milestones for the accomplishment of new initiatives, and monitor and oversee assigned policies and programs. You will respond to inquiries and prepare products to Congress, field activities, special interest groups, and federal, state and local agencies on policy formulation and interpretation, program statistical data, status updates and funding issues. You will analyze and evaluate policy, programs and budget for the DON Secretariat, provide advice to senior leadership on manpower and personnel policies and objectives, and ensure the effective and efficient implementation of personnel programs. You will provide technical and analytical advice and support in portfolio responsibilities, manage the research and analysis portfolio, and implement studies to inform short and long-term military manpower and personnel policies and objectives. You will design and execute research and analyses affecting the Navy and Marine Corps, build and use models to address issues/problem areas in military personnel policy, and plan, organize and lead others in carrying out complex research activities.
What you need to qualify
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience providing technical advice on military personnel rules and regulations. Experience developing military personnel policies and procedures. Experience interpreting military personnel policies and procedures. Experience analyzing and evaluating military personnel policy for an organization. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
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