Summary DCSA Field Operations Directorate is looking for Program Analyst (Action Officer) to assist with a multi-year transformation that includes a significant expansion of preceding Agencies' authorities and responsibilities. You will provide valuable input and analysis to field leaders and stakeholders by using objective based information and analysis that will enable or elevate risk-based decisions on a plethora of Field Operations activities. Consider DCSA and be part of America's Gatekeeper Team! Responsibilities This position is located at the Mid-Atlantic Region Headquarters in Alexandria, VA and reports to the Deputy Regional Director for Mission Support & Performance. As a Program Analyst (Action Officer) you will be responsible for collecting and shaping information, coordinating, tracking, and completing assigned tasks and projects. - Execute the action process for directed tasks to include receiving, recording, tracking, coordination, and distribution of information. - Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of operations in meeting established goals and objectives. - Research performance data and conduct statistical/trend analyses that integrate historical data and objective feedback. - Author executive-level correspondence that ensures consistency with organizational strategic objectives and conveys an in-depth knowledge and understanding of issues, policies, programs, and procedures. - Participate in comprehensive surveys, studies, and reviews of activities to determine adequacy in meeting regional and/or directorate goals. 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: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/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 02/13/2025 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 GS/GG-12 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: Executing the action process for directed tasks to include receiving, recording, and tracking of tasks and action items, distributing items and information to the appropriate personnel, and coordinating responses with multiple internal and external offices. Analyzing and evaluating (on a quantitative or qualitative basis) the effectiveness of programs in meeting established goals and objectives. Authoring, consolidating, coordinating, and editing executive-level correspondence. Utilizing research, data collection methods, and statistical/trend analysis to provide objective feedback to assist leaders with assessing program performance. Participating in comprehensive surveys, studies, and reviews of activities to determine adequacy in meeting field office, regional, and agency requirements. Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: 1. Management Analysis 2. Customer Service 3. Flexibility 4. Organizational Awareness 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.