PROGRAM ANALYST

Summary

This position is located in the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General (DoD OIG), DoD OIG - OVERSEAS CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS. The DoD OIG - OVERSEAS CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS is responsible for the conduct and oversight of investigations into allegations against senior officials within the DoD. The division also conducts reviews, surveys, and studies, when required.

This job is open to

• The public
  
  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens

Duties

• The incumbent identifies, gathers, and analyzes financial information for inclusion in draft oversight proposals and draft sections of quarterly reports
• Performs reviews and assessments of the funding for programs in areas that include, but are not limited to, oversight of U.S. Government appropriations for DoD, State, USAID, and other USG agency programs, and execution of these appropriations relative to budgets and program objectives for overseas military operations and related civilian sector assistance.

• Develops lines of questioning, up to the Secret level, about U.S. and partner activities in the region to assess effectiveness, control, recommend oversight objectives and validate topics of discussion in whole-of-government oversight plans presented to the public and submitted to Congress.

• Recommends and drafts oversight proposals presented at agency Engagement Boards and, working as a member of team, drafts sections of complex oversight plans that fulfill the statutory requirement to produce a whole-of-government, comprehensive oversight plan for each designated overseas contingency operation (OCO).

• Plans and conducts outreach events for stakeholders associated with OAR; coordinates senior level engagements that support information collection and validation efforts and conducts site visits to the U.S. European Area of Responsibility and other OCOs regions as assigned.

• Provides and justifies recommendations and documents conclusions; identifies corrective actions and defends or coordinates recommendations as required; maintains records.

• Research relevant law, regulation, policy, funding related to OAR and USG assistance to Ukraine and other OCOs, as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S Citizen or National
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or be exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov).
• Suitable for federal employment
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• Incumbent is required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment, and is subject to random drug testing for the duration of service with DoD OIG.
• The incumbent must adhere to the DoD Standards of Conduct.

Qualifications

Time in Grade:

For entry at the GS-11 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-09 or equivalent or higher grade, in the Federal Service.

For entry at the GS-12 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-11 or equivalent or higher grade, in the Federal Service

For entry at the GS-13 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-12 or equivalent or higher grade, in the Federal Service.

Specialized Experience:

• Knowledge of and skill in the visualization of complex processes and procedures to facilitate the communication of concepts programs, projects and systems to the intended audience, paired with expert presentation, persuasion and team-building skills.
• Knowledge of DoD and Federal sector objectives, programs, goals, operations, and best practices and private sector management practices to apply them to assigned projects ad studies.
• Knowledge and ability to apply oral, written and/or visual design communication techniques to effectively and accurately present technical and explanatory information.

Specialized Experience is defined for GS-0343-11 as: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade, GS-09, or equivalent. Specialized experience is defined as: knowledge of a wide range of security disciplines, concepts, principles, practices and requirements applicable to the information protection program to include: 1) Administering security programs; 2) Utilizing automated systems for collecting data and/or data entry; 3) Conducting security training and/ or briefings.

OR

A master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D. that may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. To be creditable, education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university. (You MUST submit transcripts or proof of education to verify your claim.

OR

A combination of experience and education which, when combined, totals 100% of the necessary education and experience to qualify for this position. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. (You MUST provide transcripts or proof of education to verify your claim.)

Specialized Experience is defined for GS-0343-12 as: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent. Specialized experience is defined as: knowledge of a wide range of security disciplines, concepts, principles, practices and requirements applicable to the information protection program to include information security, industrial security, physical security, personnel security, operations security in order to perform the full range of complex security management responsibilities.

OR

A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.B., or J.D in a field directly related to the position. To be creditable, education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university. (You MUST submit transcripts or proof of education to verify your claim.

OR

A combination of experience and education which, when combined, totals 100% of the necessary education and experience to qualify for this position. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. (You MUST provide transcripts or proof of education to verify your claim.)

Specialized Experience is defined for GS-0343-13 as: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent. Specialized experience is defined as: knowledge of a wide range of security disciplines, concepts, principles, practices and requirements applicable to the information protection program to include, information security, industrial security, physical security, personnel security, operations security in order to perform the full range of complex security management responsibilities.

You must meet the minimum qualification requirements as stated in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-prof.asp.

Paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual, community, student, social) is qualifying.

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience. Qualification and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Applicants who have held a non-temporary General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must meet the time-in-grade restriction.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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 to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience. Only experience and/or education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

Education

There is no substitution of education for the qualifying experience at this grade level.

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience:

Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level.

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience:GS-11 Three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement.

There is no substitution of education for the qualifying experienceat the GS-12 or higher grade level. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be used to substitute for the specialized experience requirement. Only experience and/or education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

If you are using education to substitute for the qualifying experience, you must submit transcripts at the time you apply. Failure to do so may disqualify you from consideration.

Using Education to Qualify: You MUST provide unofficial transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list of courses. Transcripts and list of courses must include the following information: name of accredited institution, list of courses with grades and credit earned for each course, quarter or semester hours earned, degree conferred and date, and the name and address of the school. If selected for this position, you will be required to provide an official certified copy of your transcripts before a start date will be established. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Pass/Fail Courses: If more that 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.

Graduate Education: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study. Accreditation: Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management website at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/ and U.S. Department of Education website at http://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html

Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. A listing of these accredited organizations can be found on the Department of Education's website. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course-by-course listing along with your application. If you fail to provide the required documentation, by the closing date of this announcement, you will not receive consideration. For further information, visit: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Additional information

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 calendar days of the initial issue date of the referral list.

• PCS expenses will NOTbe paid.
• Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination.
• Retired Civil Service Employee: Employment of retired Federal employees receiving an annuity is subject to the requirements of the Department of Defense (DoD) policy guidance. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300.)
• Resume: DO NOT include the following information: Classified or government sensitive information; social security number; photos of yourself; personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.; or encrypted and digitally signed documents. Read more about what you should leave out of your resume at USAJOBS.
• Pay for first time hires to the Federal Government will typically be set at step 1 salary range for their respective grade level.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.

Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume will be made to determine if you are qualified for this job.

• Benefits
  
  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
  
  Review our benefits
  
  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
• Required Documents
  
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  
  You must provide a complete Application Package which includes the following required documents. Due to space limitations, please check the Additional Information section for more information on select required documents.
  
  • Resume: Your resume showing relevant experience should include your name and contact information in addition to the following for proper determination to be made: where you worked, job title, series and grade, if applicable, duties and accomplishments for each position, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week and salary. Missing relevant information could result in a Non-Qualification determination. PLEASE NOTE: Only the first 5 pages of your resume will be reviewed. Be sure your relevant experience is included in those first five pages. (cover letter optional).
  
  
  
  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
  
  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
  schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
  
  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
• How to Apply
  
  To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents above.
  
  Click 'Apply Online' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
  
  1. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire and upload required documents.
  
  2. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application.
  
  3. Check application status by logging into your USAJOBS account, clicking Application Status, then More Information for this position. Return to an incomplete application by logging into your USAJOBS account and clicking Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
  
  If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the
  
  Human Resources Office. Please contact Janice Fisher at 703-604-9227 or janice.fisher@dodig.mil~ to obtain an alternative application.
  
  Agency contact information
  
  Janice Fisher
  
  Phone
  
  703-604-9227
  
  Email
  
  janice.fisher@dodig.mil
  
  Address
  
  DoD OIG - OVERSEAS CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS
  
  4800 Mark Center Drive
  
  Alexandria, VA 22350
  
  US
  
  Next steps
  
  The occupational questionnaire and the resume that you submit will be used to assess your qualifications for the job, and to identify the best qualified applicants to be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration. We will notify you of the outcome after each of these steps has been completed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
  
  All information included in the resume and Occupational Questionnaire is subject to review and verification. HR will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements. Applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be further evaluated by information provided in the Occupational Questionnaire. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have misrepresented your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position and, if you're already an employee, you may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including removal from Federal service.
• Fair and Transparent
  
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  
  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

You must provide a complete Application Package which includes the following required documents. Due to space limitations, please check the Additional Information section for more information on select required documents.

• Resume: Your resume showing relevant experience should include your name and contact information in addition to the following for proper determination to be made: where you worked, job title, series and grade, if applicable, duties and accomplishments for each position, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week and salary. Missing relevant information could result in a Non-Qualification determination. PLEASE NOTE: Only the first 5 pages of your resume will be reviewed. Be sure your relevant experience is included in those first five pages. (cover letter optional).

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents above.

Click 'Apply Online' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.

1. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire and upload required documents.

2. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application.

3. Check application status by logging into your USAJOBS account, clicking Application Status, then More Information for this position. Return to an incomplete application by logging into your USAJOBS account and clicking Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the

Human Resources Office. Please contact Janice Fisher at 703-604-9227 or janice.fisher@dodig.mil~ to obtain an alternative application.

Agency contact information

Janice Fisher

Phone

703-604-9227

Email

janice.fisher@dodig.mil

Address

DoD OIG - OVERSEAS CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS

4800 Mark Center Drive

Alexandria, VA 22350

US

Next steps

The occupational questionnaire and the resume that you submit will be used to assess your qualifications for the job, and to identify the best qualified applicants to be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration. We will notify you of the outcome after each of these steps has been completed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.

All information included in the resume and Occupational Questionnaire is subject to review and verification. HR will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements. Applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be further evaluated by information provided in the Occupational Questionnaire. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have misrepresented your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position and, if you're already an employee, you may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including removal from Federal service.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request