Clarification from the agency

This is a Title 32 excepted position. This vacancy is OPEN to the public, to those in the UTNG or willing to join. This job announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies for additional positions vacated during the job bid process. IAW UTNGR 690-12 dated AUG 2022 and LIUNA-UTARNG CBA dated 11 OCT 2022, Priority will be given to all current, onboard employees of the UTNG.

Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list

As a PROGRAM ANALYST (Title 32), GS-0343-9, you will:

• The purpose of this position is to serve as the analyst and consultant for the management and administration of programs within the directorate or division.
• Serves as key coordination point for all program requirements.
• This work requires knowledge of management 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 determine feasibility and legality of proposed program and operational plans.
• The position requires a more narrowly defined focus of a specific functional area, i.e., personnel, logistics, training, operations, etc.
• Incumbent performs duties necessary 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, evaluates and analyzes obligations and expenditures.
• Prepares directorate or division summaries from reports submitted by Major Subordinate Commands (MSC)*.
• Summarizes and interprets significant data collected and relates this data to the organizations program actions; identifies and analyzes deficiencies in resource consumption, training, workload and scheduling, and evaluates deviations from standards, plans, and estimates to determine cause and impact on missions.
• Assists management in interpretation and utilization of reports and information provided. Develops 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 funding allocations and monitors expenditure to ensure allocations are being utilized as planned and are not being exceeded.
• Adjusts allocations as needed.
• Report expenditure status to management and National Guard Bureau (NGB) as required.
• Based on budget guidance received from higher headquarters, develops an annual budget for programs.
• Reviews prior and current budgets/funding trends, compiles funding projections and prepares 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 shortfalls.
• 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 personnel and training regulations, DA Pam's, Circulars, and NGB guidance. Works concurrently with management to develop state program policies and procedures.
• Provides advice and assistance to management on accountability and legality of operating programs.
• Conducts training for proper management and accountability of programs.
• Reviews data on program requirements (e.g. manday 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, equipment acquisitions and other unusual commitments.
• Verifies that obligations and expenditures occur on a timely basis IAW current year program and monthly schedule of obligations and expenditures.
• Investigates and prepare explanations of deviations from estimates or program objectives and develops recommendations to managers for budgetary adjustments.
• Review trends and performs analysis of separate budget activities then provides information to management.
• 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 maintains various historical data used to initiate planning, programming and execution of current and future training and operations programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:

Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an 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. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.

Military Rank: Officer/Warrant Officer/Enlisted

Compatible Military Assignments: O: 36A, 42B WO: 420A ENL: 36B, 42A

• For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Medical screening will be completed upon selection for hire.
• Soldiers who accept a technician position may be terminated from the Bonus and Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP).
• Indefinite positions may be converted to permanent status without further competition.
• National Guard Membership is required.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
• The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.
• This position is eligible to be in the union: Laborers International Union of North America (LiUNA) Local 1776.

Qualifications

*Your resume must reflect in detail how the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer meets the below listed general and specialized experience required for the position.

**Must include beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week in order to determine part time vs. full time credit.

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 at least 24 months experience which has provided a working knowledge of the National Guard organizational structures, functions, procedures, and techniques. Experience analyzing, interpreting and developing policies and procedures of local management.

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.


Category Rating: Your application will be evaluated and rated under Category Rating selection procedures. Once the application process is complete, a review of your qualifications will be conducted to determine if you are qualified for this job. Qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The quality categories are:

1. Highly Qualified: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for this position.
2. Well Qualified: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for this position.
3. Qualified: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements for this position.


If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position.