MERIT PROMOTION AND PLACEMENT
MILITARY DEPARTMENT OF
HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE
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Announcement
Number: AR-=
10-045 |
Applications accepted until 4:00 pm : 29 March 2010 |
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Position Title, Series, & Grade: Program Analyst, GS-0343-09=
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Position
Description No: 70364000\70363000\N0243000 |
Salary
Range: $47,448
- $61,678 p.a. |
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Location
of Position: G-3-Federal Operations, Lincoln, =
NE |
PCS
Benefits: Will not be =
paid
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Area of Considerati= on:
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Area 1- Current permanent and indefinite bargaining unit Technicians of the Nebraska Army National Guard and |
Referral of Applica=
nts:
Qualified applicants will be referred to the selecting official in the
following order:
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1. Fully qua= lified Area 1 applicants. |
CONCURRENT TECHNICIAN OFFICER VACAN=
CY
ADVERTISEMENT: AR-10-046
Appointment Factors: (X indicates
applicable requirements)
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- Officer |
X - Permanent |
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X
– Non-Dual Status (Current On Board NDS Only) |
X
- Warrant Officer |
- Indefinite |
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X - Enlisted |
– Temporary |
Maximum Military Grade: W5; Minimum Military Grade: E5; Military grade inversion within=
the
full-time work force is not permitted.&nbs=
p;
The military grade of full time supervisor must equal or exceed the
military grade of personnel supervised.
Compatible Military Assignments:
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Warrant Officer: |
WO Branch Immaterial |
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Enlisted: |
44*
Predominate MOS of the unit |
NOTE: Addi=
tional
Qualifications needed: Fiscal=
Management
experience, Fiscal law trained, and Resource Management training preferred.=
Qualification Requirements: =
To
be qualifying, experience must have been progressively responsible with
increasingly difficult and complex duties.=
Experience must have been at the next lower or second lower grade or=
its
non-federal equivalent. General Experience: Experience in administrative,
professional, investigative, technical or other responsible work which demo=
nstrates
analytical ability and a practical and theoretical knowledge of the functio=
ns,
processes and principles of management. Specialized
Experience: Must ha=
ve 24 months of specialized experien=
ce which
demonstrates knowledge of the National Guard organizational structures,
functions, procedures, and techniques. Experience which
demonstrates the ability to apply practices, theories techniques and method=
s of
management. Experience which demonstrates the ability to analyze and inte=
rpret
policies and procedures of local management. Experience which demonstrates the =
ability
to gather, assemble, and analyze facts; draws conclusions and develop solut=
ions
to assigned problems of the type of work of the position. Experience in =
working
with people from various trades and backgrounds to elicit their cooperation=
to
perform specific tasks, comply with regulations, laws, or practices.=
Experience which demonstrates the ability to present, and dis=
cuss
complex matters in a clear and convincing manner. Substitution
of Education for Specialized Experience:&n=
bsp;
A maximum of 12 months of the required experience may be substit=
uted
by successful completion of undergraduate study in an accredited college or
university at the rate of 30 semester hours for 12 months of experience.
Your application, (OF-612, SF-171, =
or
resume), must show how your experience, awards, and training are applicable=
to
the specialized experience requirements listed above and the following
knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA’s).
1.=
Knowledge of National Guard structures, functions, procedures, and a
techniques.
2.=
Ability to apply practices, theories, techniques, and methods of
management.
3.=
Ability to analyze and interpret policies, and procedures of higher
headquarters as to applicability.
4.=
Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze =
facts;
draw conclusions and develops solutions to assigned problems pertaining to =
the
budget process.
5.=
Skill in working with people at various trades and backgrounds.
6.=
Ability to orally present and discuss complex matters in a clear and
convincing manner.
7.=
Knowledge of regulations, policies, procedures and precedents that p=
ertain
to the budget process.
8.=
Knowledge of and skill in applying the principles, practices, and
methods of budget execution.
9.=
Knowledge of budgeting and financial relationships with workloads of
organizational components.
Summary
of Duties: This position is located in the
G3-Federal Operations office. The purpose of this position is to serve as t=
he
analyst and consultant for the management and administration of programs wi=
thin
the directorate or division. Serves as key coordination=
point
for all program requirements. This work requires knowledge of manage=
ment
principles, organizational theory and techniques of analysis. Knowledge of =
agency
administrative guidance and operating procedures coupled with analytical
ability is required to develop information required by the chief to determi=
ne
feasibility and legality of proposed program and operational plans.
Incumbent performs duties necess=
ary to
accomplish program analyst functions and provide for customer services in
support of programs essential to state Army or Air National Guard daily
readiness missions.
- Reviews, e=
valuates
and analyzes obligations and expenditures. Prepares directorate or division
summaries from reports submitted by Major Subordinate Commands (MSC)*. Summ=
arizes
and interprets significant data collected and relates this data to the orga=
nizations
program actions; identifies and analyzes deficiencies in resource consumpti=
on,
training, workload and scheduling, and evaluates deviations from standards,
plans, and estimates to determine cause and impact on missions.
- Assists management in interpre=
tation
and utilization of reports and information provided. De=
velops
various visual media to present trends, performance status, capability and
related management information. Aids functional =
areas
in identifying areas of record documentation and procedures that can be
streamlined, combined or improved and initiates methods to operate under the
new or revised system. Implements management control plans.
- Provides recommendations to
subordinate organizations for proper management of programs. Recommends fun=
ding
allocations and monitors expenditure to ensure allocations are being utiliz=
ed
as planned and are not being exceeded. Adjusts allocati=
ons as
needed. Report expenditure status to management and National Guard B=
ureau
(NGB) as required.
- Based on budget guidance recei=
ved
from higher headquarters, develops an annual budget for programs. Reviews p=
rior
and current budgets/funding trends, compiles funding projections and prepar=
es
funding recommendations. Anticipates requirements for program funds by
reviewing execution plans and recommends appropriate action such as
reprogramming funds from one program to another to correct funding shortfal=
ls. This
requires close coordination with major subordinate commands and comptroller=
personnel,
and an in-depth understanding of the status of the projects and contracts, =
their
completion status and their significance to ensure that the recommendations
made will allow for the successful completion of management programs. Reviews the status of program milestones requests payment of =
funds
after it has been determined that the requirements have been properly
satisfied.
- Researches and interprets pers=
onnel
and training regulations, DA Pam’s, Circulars, and NGB guidance. Works concurrently with management to develop state program p=
olicies
and procedures. Provides advice and assistance to
management on accountability and legality of operating programs. As
needed, makes MSC assistance visits to ensure policies and procedures are b=
eing
adhered to. Conducts training for proper management and
accountability of programs.
- Assists management in preparing
guidelines and instructions to MSCs for development of the yearly State
Operating Budget (SOB). Reviews data on program requirements (e.g. man day
requirements, commercial transportation requirements, temporary employment
requirements, etc.) to support and justify each separate program by
appropriation/ activity.
- Develops and prepares current =
year
program spreadsheets. Advises management on timing of
obligations and expenditures for Cooperative Agreement service contracts, e=
quipment
acquisitions and other unusual commitments. Veri=
fies
that obligations and expenditures occur on a timely basis IAW current year
program and monthly schedule of obligations and expenditures. Ensures
resources are available and are being properly and effectively expended to
support program objectives. Monitors and tracks obligations and expenditures
throughout the execution phase. Investigates and prepares explanations of
deviations from estimates or program objectives and develops recommendation=
s to
managers for budgetary adjustments.
- Formulates and reviews all Ann=
ual
Funding Guidance/Programs (AFG/AFP) ensuring obligation authority is not ex=
ceeded
and budget adjustments are properly staffed. Review trends and performs
analysis of separate budget activities then provides information to managem=
ent.
Projects requirements for program requirements. =
Validates
and refines inputs which have fluctuated. Monitors daily expenditure rates =
associated
activity programs. Reviews daily and monthly funding documents to determine=
if
updates are correct or require further action.
- Develops, collects, and mainta=
ins
various historical data used to initiate planning, programming and executio=
n of
current and future training and operations programs.
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CAUTION
Acceptance of technician employment may
jeopardize entitlement to military recruitment / retention bonuses and poss=
ible
recoupment of amounts previously paid.
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EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS
1. Military Technicians are ineligibl=
e for
enlistment, retention, and student loan repayment bonuses. Acceptance of a Technician positio=
n will
terminate these incentives.
2. Technicians are paid through direct
deposit/electronic funds transfer.
3. Male candidates born after 31 Dece=
mber
1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
4. Military Technicians in the except=
ed
service will wear the appropriate military uniform while performing as a
technician.
5. Veteran's preference does not appl=
y to
National Guard Technician positions in accordance with Title 32 USC 709
(f).
6. Military grade inversion is not
permitted. The military grade of the full time supervisor must equal or exc=
eed
the military grade of personnel supervised.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING
You may apply us=
ing
the Optional Application for Federal
Employment (OF 612), a resume, or any other application form you
choose. A standard applicatio=
n form
is not required, but we need certain information to evaluate your
qualifications. As a minimum, your application must
contain all the information required by the OF 612 to include your Social
Security Number. Reproduction=
and
submission of the General Information and Privacy Act statements is not
required.
Applications may=
be
submitted by e-mail, facsimile, postal mail, or hand-delivered to the HRO no
later than 1600 hours on the closing date.=
Applications received after the closing time will not be considered =
for
the position.
The use of offic=
ial
mail to forward employment applications is prohibited. Applications submitted using gover=
nment
postage will not be considered.
E-mail applicati=
ons
may be sent to NGNEHRO=
JobApps@ng.army.mil with a subject line of "Job A=
pplication". Electronic applications or attachm=
ents
must be in Microsoft Word, Acrobat Reader, or plain text format. Applications or attachments which =
are
unreadable or cannot be opened will not be accepted or considered.
Fax applications=
will
be sent to (402) 309-7146. It=
is
the applicant's responsibility to ensure all documents are received and
readable.
The HRO is not
responsible for any malfunctions when using electronic means to transmit job
applications. Applicants may =
verify
receipt of their application telephonically.
Applications wil=
l not
be returned to applicants. They are retained in the HRO placement/promotion
files for two years. Applican=
ts
must obtain personal copies prior to forwarding original to HRO.
Current military=
grade
or proof of eligibility for immediate military promotion must be included f=
or
all Dual Status applications.
College transcripts MUST
be submitted when substituting education for experience=
. College transcripts are also requi=
red
for professional positions. Professional positions are those which have=
a
mandatory college degree requirement and normally are subject to state
licensing requirements in the private sector.
Certification is
based on the qualification requirements summarized on the Technician Vacancy
Announcement. The Human Resou=
rces
Office uses only that information provided by the applicant to evaluate
qualifications. Applications =
will
not be modified, supplemented, or changed after the closing date. Your application must be received =
in the
Human Resources Office no later than 1600 hours on the closing date.
Before hiring we will ask you to co=
mplete
a Declaration for Federal Employmen=
t (OF
306) to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a
background investigation. We will also ask you to sign and certify the accu=
racy
of all the information in your application. If you make a false statement in a=
ny
part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you
begin work; or you may be fined or jailed.