PROGRAM ANALYST
What you'd do
IOWA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD - TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION This position is open to current on-board Title 5 and Title 32 employees of the Iowa Army National Guard. Military membership is required. LOCATION: G6, Johnston, IA
Major duties
As a PROGRAM ANALYST, GS-0343-9 your duties are below. Prepares the state Information Support Plan. Receives information and requirements from the various divisions/branches within the organization Reviews agency/NGB architectures. Performs cost-benefit and life cycle analysis. Prepares the plan and submits to NGB. Coordinates with NGB and updates/changes the plan as required. Prepares Program Objective Memorandum (POM) submission. Reviews NGB and agency architectures and support plans, compiles data, conducts trend, cost, and life cycle analysis, prepares and forwards submission. Monitors status of POM and adjusts programs/plans as required. Manages the organization's Internal Controls program. Conducts audits of assessable programs, reviews findings, prepares reports and corrective action plans and monitors noted deficiencies. Analyzes new or proposed regulations, legislation, or operating procedures for impact on the information programs and operations mission. Develops regulatory and policy documents for the organization. Performs budget management functions for current and past budget year. Receives and reviews Annual Funding Program. Prepares management reports and provides funding status. Submits/adjusts obligation plans. Prepares authorization documents. Prepares validation documents and validates for fiscal law compliance. Creates reservations. Tracks transactions. Reviews obligation/purchase documents. Conducts internal budget meetings and prepares reports for agency Program Budget Advisory Council meetings. Coordinates disbursements and reconciles unliquidated transactions. Coordinates and prepares inter and intra agency funds transfers. Performs year-end closeout. Maintains informal commitment registers. Prepares and submits budget requests. Renews contracts and purchase agreements. Performs Cooperative Service Agreement services. Coordinates with State agencies and NGB program managers. Receives and reviews authorization documents. Allocates funds to appendices. Reconciles account activity, renews agreements, and performs year-end close out functions. Manages division Impact Card Program. Creates obligation documents, receives and reviews statements, resolves billing and payment disputes. Provides administrative support to the division. Schedules meetings, conferences, and travel. Maintains division suspense/activity databases. Conducts research and analysis. Prepares briefing and reports. Represents the organization at meetings and on committees. Performs other duties as assigned. D1583P01
What you need to qualify
In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Applicants who do not fully address the minimum/specialized experience needed for the position in their resume will not be referred for consideration. Your resume must contain your own words. Resumes that are verbatim, from this announcement, any PD's, or any other applicants will not be considered. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Experience, education, or training in administrative, professional, investigative, technical, or other responsible work which demonstrates analytical ability and a practical and theoretical knowledge of the functions, processes, and principles of management. Knowledge of the National Guard organizational structures, functions, procedures, and techniques. Experience using computer and automation systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: GS-0343-9: Must have experience in the following: 1-year specialized experience, education, or training equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Experience, education, or training which has provided application of practices, theories, techniques, and methods of management. Experience analyzing, interpreting, and developing policies and procedures of local management.
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