Summary You will serve as a Program Analyst GS-0343-11 in the Business Support Department of NAVSUP FLEET LOGISTICS CENTER NORFOLK. Responsibilities You will be a subject matter expert for the Purchase Card Program in all the changing rules and regulations. You will apply analytical and evaluation methods and techniques to studies concerning efficiency and effectiveness of program operations. You will ensure compliance with program policies and maintain a pre-determined system of internal controls for preventing waste, fraud, or abuse. You will use analytical techniques and evaluation criteria in studies for improving program effectiveness and organizational productivity including statistics and management processes. You will check the status of existing invoices and pending payments, organize the work and create reports and presentations. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications FOR GS - 11: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience performing Program Analyst work equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent management/ program analysis experience in the private or public sector applying a standardized knowledge management principles, policies, and procedures and a thorough knowledge of purchase card regulations, polices, procedures and practices to monitor and approve performance of the purchase card functions and the review and certification of written documents and records. I have experience contributing to the management, analysis, and evaluation of a government purchase card program within an organization. I assist in conducting research in support of Products and Services (P&S) supply programs and issues to provide analytic and evaluative assessments and facilitate activity level planning and execution of existing and emergent requirements, personnel, budget, research and supply programs and/or strategic initiatives. Examples of specialized experience may include: 1) Analyze purchase card purchases to ensure they are within established guidelines and in compliance with all levels of polices ; 2) Utilize a system of internal controls to prevent fraud, waste, and other misuse of funds related to purchase card usage; 3) Conduct studies of government purchase card use in order to make recommendations to improve efficiency and productivity of procurements; 4) Prepare invoices, certify payments and assist vendors; 5) Provide basic resource allocation assistance and supply program advice to Process Leads developing manpower and budget phasing plans; and 6) Use analytic and evaluative methods and techniques to identify and appropriately align command efforts to products and services. For GS - 09: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience performing Program Analyst work equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent management/program analysis experience in the private or public sector applying a standardized knowledge management principles, policies, and procedures and analytical and evaluative methods and techniques for the identification, consideration and resolution of operational and or administrative practices and procedures. I have experience applying a knowledge of purchase card regulations, polices, procedures and practices to make purchases using the Government Purchase Card to procure supplies, services and equipment, including certification of documentation and record keeping. I use analytic and evaluative methods and techniques to assist in identifying and appropriately aligning command efforts to supply programs products and services to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of operations. Examples of specialized experience may include; 1) Reconcile monthly purchase card statements, certifying receipts for payment for materials and services ensuring that purchases are within established guidelines and in compliance with all levels of policies; 2) Utilize a system of internal controls to prevent fraud, waste, and other misuse of funds related to purchase card usage; 3) Prepare invoices, certify payments and assist vendors; 4) Maintain purchase and procurement files and evaluate the operating procedures in order to make recommendations for improvement in the procurement process and procedure; 5) Participate in studies of the use of government purchase cards in order to make recommendations to improve efficiency and productivity of procurements made through the use of government purchase card; AND 6) Use analytic and evaluative methods and techniques to identify and appropriately align command efforts to products and services. 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. Education FOR GS - 11: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related FOR GS - 09: 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., if related Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required. If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed. Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed.