MANAGEMENT ANALYST (CYS), NF-05
What you'd do
It is the applicant's responsibility to read all sections and associated links in this vacancy announcement. This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions within 90 days of the closing date. A relocation incentive may be offered at management discretion based on eligibility.
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.
What you need to qualify
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 Qualifications: Demonstrated comprehensive verbal communication skills and analytical writing skills sufficient to develop and deliver formal reports, briefings, training, presentations or similar Demonstrated ability in standard office software such as word processing, graphics presentations, spreadsheets, etc. General knowledge of MWR programs, APF and NAF funding, and oversight relationship to child and youth programs Strong organizational skills - with emphasis on coaching/teambuilding/leadership skills - with potential to manage multiple concurrent projects effectively Experience working with regulatory, personnel, funding, and budgeting proponents at the region/directorate, MACOM, or HQ levels Demonstrated ability to lead teams Demonstrated ability to perform various analytical techniques 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. Highly qualifying Criteria: Extensive experience working with children of all ages, children with and without disabilities Subject matter expert in child development both normative and non-normative 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 Possess a combination of experience and education (Bachelor's degree with course of study in business administration, accounting, economics, Education, Social Work, Social Science or Nursing Extensive experience with military child care programs or working with children of all ages in other venues (could be education based, medical pediatrics, other gov't child care programs or private programs) Experience in policy development and senior level management engagement All answers to the Highly Qualifying Criteria must be demonstrated in your resume to get credit.
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