Summary As a Program Analyst in DCSA's Personnel Security directorate, the incumbent will analyze and improve security processes, collaborate with stakeholders to protect national security interests, apply analytical and problem-solving skills, and assist leadership through innovation and creativity. Responsibilities As a PROGRAM ANALYST you will be responsible for the following duties: Develops and updates regulations, instructions, or procedures and program guidance that govern the various DCSA investigations program operations. Conducts analytical studies and assessment of as well as gather data in support of policy development, product development, information technology integration and process improvement projects involving DCSA, external customers, to evaluate and recommend improvements. Performs Modernization and maintenance of record-keeping in support of agency executives. Authoring of communication to directorate's employees and its stakeholders on behalf of agency executives. Compilation and analysis of feedback regarding changes in policy, procedure, and/or agency climate. Conducts studies, research and analysis of the DCSA investigations, adjudications, and vetting programs and make recommendations on programs and procedures. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: Management and Program Analysis Series 0343 for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 02/03/2025 Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade (GG/GS-11) in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility. Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience. Specialized experience for this position includes: Overseeing administrative, organizational and records management procedures, processes, and operations for a complex program. Reviewing changes in technology, policy, standards, and/or operational procedures within a executive level program supporting multiple offices/directorates. Utilizing investigative, analytical, and/or statistical systems of record ensure agency standards/criteria meet mission. Authoring, preparing, and gathering background material, reports, and documentation for management of operations in support of agency executives. Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: Business Analysis-Defining needs and recommending solutions that deliver value to process improvement, communication management, strategic planning and policy development. Information Management- Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information; organizes and maintains information or information management systems. Creativity and Innovation-Develops new insights into situations; questions conventional approaches; encourages new ideas and innovations; designs and implements new or cutting edge programs/processes. Attention to Detail- Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Writing- Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional Information VETERANS PREFERENCE/CURRENT OR FORMER FEDERAL In accordance with DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, veterans preference is not required to be applied when considering candidates with prior Federal competitive or excepted service who have completed a probationary or trial period and have not been separated for cause. Therefore, veterans preference will not be applied to applicants with current federal service, or former federal civilian service meeting the above criteria. Other Notes: Re-employed Annuitant: This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf Applicants selected from this announcement may be required to serve a two-year trial period. If selected, Federal employees currently serving in the competitive service must acknowledge that they will voluntarily leave the competitive service by accepting an offer of employment for a DCIPS excepted service positions. If selected, non-DCIPS candidates must acknowledge in writing that the position they have been selected for is in the excepted service and covered by DCIPS. Selection under this appointment authority does not confer civil service competitive status. All current and former Federal employees must submit a copy of your latest SF50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your tenure, grade and step, and type of position occupied (i.e., Excepted or Competitive); or similar Notification of Personnel Action documentation, i.e., Transcript of Service, Form 1150, etc. Resumes should NOT include: Classified information/SSN/Photo of yourself/personal information (gender, religion, affiliation etc/Encrypted digitally signed docs). Resumes with this prohibited information will be automatically ineligible for consideration.