Duties

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a Program Analyst (Title 5) (Temporary Promotion Not to Exceed 1 Year), Position Description Number T5182000 and is part of the VA G6, National Guard.
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Responsibilities

As a Program Analyst, GS-0343-09, you will perform the below duties:
Prepares the state Information Support Plan. Receives information and requirements from the various divisions/branches within the organization. Reviews agency/NGB architectures. Performs cost-benefit and life cycle analysis. Prepares the plan and submits to NGB. Coordinates with NGB and updates/changes the plan as required. Prepares Program Objective Memorandum (POM) submission. Reviews NGB and agency architectures and support plans, compiles data, conducts trend, cost, and life cycle analysis, prepares and forwards submission. Monitors status of POM and adjusts programs/plans as required. Performs budget management functions for current and past budget year. Receives and reviews Annual Funding Program. Prepares management reports and provides funding status. Submits/adjusts obligation plans. Prepares authorization documents. Prepares validation documents and validates for fiscal law compliance. Creates reservations. Tracks transactions. Reviews obligation/purchase documents. Conducts internal budget meetings and prepares reports for agency Program Budget Advisory Council meetings. Coordinates disbursements and reconciles unliquidated transactions. Coordinates and prepares inter and intra agency funds transfers. Performs year-end closeout. Maintains informal commitment registers. Prepares and submits budget requests. Renews contracts and purchase agreements. Manages the organization's Internal Controls program. Conducts audits of assessable programs, reviews findings, prepares reports and corrective action plans and monitors noted deficiencies. Analyzes new or proposed regulations, legislation, or operating procedures for impact on the information programs and operations mission. Develops regulatory and policy documents for the organization. Performs Cooperative Service Agreement services. Coordinates with State agencies and NGB program managers. Receives and reviews authorization documents. Allocates funds to appendices. Reconciles account activity, renews agreements, and performs year-end close out functions. Manages division Impact Card Program. Creates obligation documents, receives and reviews statements, resolves billing and payment disputes. Provides administrative support to the division. Schedules meetings, conferences, and travel. Maintains division suspense/activity databases. Conducts research and analysis. Prepares briefing and reports. Represents the organization at meetings and on committees.

Travel Required

Not required

Supervisory status
No

Promotion Potential
None

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Qualifications

REMARKS: TEMPORARY PROMOTION Position opened to current employees in the Virginia Army National Guard Military Technician Program. Selected applicant will receive a temporary promotion Not to Exceed 1 Year. Should the need for temporary time limitations placed on this position no longer exist, the Temporary Promotion could be converted to a permanent action without further competition. Additionally, applicant selected can be returned to the position held prior to the Temporary Promotion when the temporary action is no longer needed.

WHO CAN APPLY:
GROUP A - All On Board Federal National Guard Employees within VANG.
GROUP B - All current Federal Employees (from any agency), all federal re-employable eligible, and/or Current Army M-Day and Air DSG within VANG.
GROUP C - All U.S. Citizens.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE : Progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled. THIS IS A FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Level 2 Certified position designated as such in accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, section 1051, amending 10 United States Code, section 1599d. Incumbent of this position is required to comply with all Department of Defense and Department of the Army requirements of this certification program. Applicant must have this certification or the ability to obtain it as a a condition of employment for this position. Failure to obtain this certification within the required time may subject the incumbent to adverse action.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : Must have at least 12 months of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-07 level, or equivalent pay band in other pay systems in the Federal government? This experience may also have been obtained in the private sector, but must demonstrate that it is comparable to the GS-07 grade indicated. This experience must include activities such as:
(1) Performing cost-benefit and life cycle analysis.
(2) Performing budget management functions for current and past budget year
(3) Receiving and reviewing Annual Funding Program
(4) Preparing management reports and providing funding status.

Education

If you are using Education to qualify for this position,

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx ).

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application .

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Secret

Drug test required
No

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.

2. Other supporting documents: Most recent SF50 for current Federal Technicians, Proof of Recent enlistment if enlistment in the Virginia National Guard occurred within the last 60 days, Supporting Veterans' preference documents for candidates claiming Veterans' Preference (ie. DD214), Transcripts for applicants claiming education in lieu of specialized experience.

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.