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USAJOBS · 3 months ago

PROGRAM ANALYST TITLE 32 PERMANENT

Concord, New Hampshire, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$69K/yr - $90K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Program Analyst for a Title 32 permanent position within the NH ARNG USPFO, National Guard. The role involves serving as an analyst and consultant for the management and administration of programs, requiring knowledge of management principles and techniques of analysis to support program requirements and budget management.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as the analyst and consultant for the management and administration of programs within the directorate or division

Serve as key coordination point for all program requirements

Review, evaluate and analyze obligations and expenditures

Prepare directorate or division summaries from reports submitted by Major Subordinate Commands (MSC)

Summarize and interpret significant data collected and relate this data to the organizations program actions; identify and analyze deficiencies in resource consumption, training, workload and scheduling, and evaluate deviations from standards, plans, and estimates to determine cause and impact on missions

Assist management in interpretation and utilization of reports and information provided

Develop various visual media to present trends, performance status, capability and related management information

Aid functional areas in identifying areas of record documentation and procedures that can be streamlined, combined or improved and initiate methods to operate under the new or revised system

Implement management control plans

Provide recommendations to subordinate organizations for proper management of programs

Recommend funding allocations and monitor expenditure to ensure allocations are being utilized as planned and are not being exceeded

Adjust allocations as needed and report expenditure status to management and National Guard Bureau (NGB) as required

Develop an annual budget for programs based on budget guidance received from higher headquarters

Review prior and current budgets/funding trends, compile funding projections and prepare funding recommendations

Anticipate requirements for program funds by reviewing execution plans and recommend appropriate action such as reprogramming funds from one program to another to correct funding shortfalls

Review the status of program milestones and request payment of funds after it has been determined that the requirements have been properly satisfied

Research and interpret personnel and training regulations, DA Pam's, Circulars, and NGB guidance

Work concurrently with management to develop state program policies and procedures

Provide advice and assistance to management on accountability and legality of operating programs

Make MSC assistance visits to ensure policies and procedures are being adhered to as needed

Conduct training for proper management and accountability of programs

Assist management in preparing guidelines and instructions to MSCs for development of the yearly State Operating Budget (SOB)

Review data on program requirements to support and justify each separate program by appropriation/activity

Develop and prepare current year program spreadsheets

Advise management on timing of obligations and expenditures for Cooperative Agreement service contracts, equipment acquisitions and other unusual commitments

Verify that obligations and expenditures occur on a timely basis IAW current year program and monthly schedule of obligations and expenditures

Ensure resources are available and are being properly and effectively expended to support program objectives

Monitor and track obligations and expenditures throughout the execution phase

Investigate and prepare explanations of deviations from estimates or program objectives and develop recommendations to managers for budgetary adjustments

Formulate and review all Annual Funding Guidance/Programs (AFG/AFP) ensuring obligation authority is not exceeded and budget adjustments are properly staffed

Review trends and perform analysis of separate budget activities then provide information to management

Project requirements for program requirements and validate and refine inputs which have fluctuated

Monitor daily expenditure rates associated activity programs

Review daily and monthly funding documents to determine if updates are correct or require further action

Develop, collect, and maintain various historical data used to initiate planning, programming and execution of current and future training and operations programs

Qualification

Analytical abilityBudget managementNational GuardManagement principlesComputer systems experienceCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeam collaboration

Required

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position

This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement

Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform

Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment

Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement

Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service

Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation

May be required to successfully complete a 2 year Trial period

Participation in direct deposit is mandatory

Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement

This is a Title 32 excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard

Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership in the military grade/rank listed in the announcement

Military Grades: Enlisted E3 to E7; Warrant Officer WO1 to W03; Officer 01 to 03

Selectee(s) must be within the military grade(s) listed in this job announcement prior to the effective date of placement into the technician position

Applicant(s) (Enlisted) who are over grade must clearly state, in their resumes, their intentions to willingly take a reduction in grade

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education, or training in administrative, professional, investigative, technical, or other responsible work which demonstrates analytical ability and a practical and theoretical knowledge of the functions, processes, and principles of management

Experience using computer and automation systems

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have 1-year specialized experience, education, or training equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-07)

Knowledge of the National Guard organizational structures, functions, procedures, and techniques

Experience using computer and automation systems

Experience, education, or training which has provided application of practices, theories, techniques, and methods of management

Experience analyzing, interpreting, and developing policies and procedures of local management

Preferred

Excel experience preferred

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.