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Program Analyst (Recent Graduate)

Department of Defense
Office of Inspector General
Evaluations
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Summary

This position is located in the DoD OIG, Deputy Inspector General for Evaluations. It is part of the DOD OIG Recent Graduates Program. The DOD OIG Recent Graduates Program is a developmental program that provides the opportunity to gain knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to pursue a successful career with DOD OIG and to explore possibilities for growth and learning.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
12/15/2023 to 12/26/2023
Salary
$53,105 to - $84,441 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 7 - 9
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Alexandria, VA
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
13
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
RG-OIG-12244274-24LP
Control number
766061400

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Clarification from the agency

Individuals who have obtained a qualifying Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, Doctorate, Vocational or Technical degree/certificate from a qualifying educational institution, within the previous 2 years OR Veterans (as defined in 5 U.S.C. 2108) who were unable to apply within 2 years of obtaining a qualifying degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution due to their military service obligation.

Duties

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  • Performs reviews and critical assessments of programs in areas that include DoD programs, national security, homeland defense, joint operations, military operations, logistics resource management, medical systems, and information management areas.
  • Develops plans, methodologies, and approaches for analyses or evaluations conducted independently or as part of a team. Defines scope, objectives, and resources required for projects and conducts studies and evaluations.
  • Documents findings and prepares reports while ensuring adherence to report procedures, formats, and protocols, and providing supporting documentation, cross references, or other information.
  • Research laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and other relevant documents and data in program reviews. Identifies potential data sources, determines relevance, and analyzes and applies results in studies.
  • Prepares input to Congressional or inquires relating to assigned projects and studies of evaluation statues, results implementation, best practices, lessons learned, or other areas. Prepares verbal and written reports on status of projects.
  • Designs and conducts complex surveys, reviews and similar initiatives to gather and evaluate information on program and management operations. Analyzes and prepares reports of results, documenting findings, and recommendations.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Position has been designated as security designation level Noncritical Sensitive. Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov).
  • Enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time or half-time student.
  • Must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Incumbent is required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and is subject to random drug testing for the duration of service with DoD OIG.
  • The incumbent must adhere to the DoD Standards of Conduct.
  • Current DoD civilian employees are not required to submit to drug testing if moving from one Testing Designated Position (TDP) to another with no break in service, unless deemed appropriate on a case-by-case basis.

Qualifications

Requirements:

  • Individuals who have obtained a qualifying Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, Doctorate, Vocational or Technical degree/certificate from a qualifying educational institution, within the previous 2 years OR Veterans (as defined in 5 U.S.C. 2108) who were unable to apply within 2 years of obtaining a qualifying degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution due to their military service obligation.
  • Students must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) at time of application and must maintain at least a 2.5 GPA throughout the entire Pathways Student Trainee Internship appointment to remain in the program.
  • Applicants MUST submit a transcript or proof of enrollment with the online application (see Required Documents for additional details).
  • If selected, must sign a Pathways Participant Agreement; be able to furnish course registration information at the start of each school term; and be able to provide verification of academic status (official transcript) at the end of each academic term.
One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade GS-05 or equivalent within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.

Specialized experience is defined as: Experience in performing basic research and basic audit or evaluation techniques and principles; research laws, regulations, policies, procedures, or comparable documents to extract information for assessments and special projects; analyze data and written material to gather and assemble relevant information for projects; present ideas, facts, conclusions, and recommendations clearly, concisely, and logically both orally and in writing to prepare and present findings; work with staff to participate in team projects.

One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade GS-07 or equivalent within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.

Specialized experience is defined as: Experience in; Designs and conducts complex surveys, reviews and similar initiatives to gather and evaluate information on program and management operations; analyzes and prepares reports of results, documenting findings and recommendations. Research laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and other relevant documents and data in program reviews; identifies potential data sources, determines relevance, and analyzes and applies results in studies.

Paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual, community, student, social) is qualifying. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience.

PROGRAM COMPLETION AND CONVERSION ELIGIBILITY:
  • This is an Excepted Service appointment. Program participants MAY be converted, without a break in service, to a competitive service appointment upon completion of program requirements. Individuals converted may be subject to participation in an additional year of training as part of an agency formal development program. To be eligible for conversion, Recent Graduates must:
  • Complete one continuous year of work experience acquired through a Recent Graduate Program.
  • Complete 40 hours of formal interactive training.
  • Meet the qualification standards for the position to which the Recent Graduate will be converted.
  • Meet any agency-specific requirements specified in the Participant's Agreement.
  • Demonstrate successful job performance that results in a rating of record of at least Fully Successful and a recommendation for conversion by the first level supervisor.

Education

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience:
GS-07 One full year of graduate level education or Superior Academic Achievement may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement.

GS-09 Two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education, Master's or equivalent graduate degree, may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be used to substitute for the specialized experience requirement.

Only experience and/or education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

If you are using education to substitute for the qualifying experience, you must submit transcripts at the time you apply. Failure to do so may disqualify you from consideration.

Due to the education requirement of this position, an unofficial transcript must be submitted at the time of application. If transcripts are not received, you will be rated as ineligible.

Using Education to Qualify: You MUST provide unofficial transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

Pass/Fail Courses: If more that 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.

Graduate Education: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

Accreditation: Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management website at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/ and U.S. Department of Education website at http://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html.

Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. A listing of these accredited organizations can be found on the Department of Education's website. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course-by-course listing along with your application. If you fail to provide the required documentation, by the closing date of this announcement, you will not receive consideration. For further information, visit: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Additional information

  • Selections are subject to restrictions resulting from the DoD Program for Stability of Civilian Employment.
  • Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination.
  • The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here.
  • For positions where relocation is paid (see Location block of vacancy announcement), you can learn more about relocation allowances and entitlements.
  • We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
  • A trial period may be required.
  • This position is Non-Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
  • This position is covered by a bargaining unit.
  • Retired Civil Service Employee: Employment of retired Federal employees receiving an annuity is subject to the requirements of the Department of Defense (DoD) policy guidance.
  • Pay for first time hires to the Federal Government will typically be set at step 1 salary range for their respective grade level.
  • Please plan to set aside three (3) hours for the assessments; however, most people are expected to complete the assessments in about 90 minutes.
  • You must complete all of the required assessments within 48 hours after the close of this Job Announcement to be eligible for this position.
  • Your results will be kept on record for use when applying for future jobs that require these assessments. You will not be allowed to re-take an assessment for one year.
  • If you have completed all of the required assessments previously and these results may be re-used, you will receive an email stating you have already completed the required assessments.
  • Please Note: Before attempting to take the assessments, applicants should view sample items to determine if the computer they are using is likely to experience any issues during testing. The sample items can be found at https://cdn.apps.pdricloud.com/cdn/v1/files/pub/inline/7e5/6/15/f/5f7a7b45-d373-4126-8738-aa5c07cadd92.html.
  • If you have questions about the computer requirements or require technical assistance, please email: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/HelpTicket.


Retired/Retiring Veterans: Please be aware that there is a 180-Day Restriction on Department of Defense (DoD) Employment of Military Retirees. A retired member of the Armed Forces may not be appointed to a civilian position in the DoD within 180 days after retirement unless the agency requests and is granted a waiver; the position is authorized special pay under 5 U.S.C. 3505; or a state of national emergency exists.

How you will be evaluated

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

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications and education requirements above. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics)

You can preview the Assessment Questionnaire here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12244274

Online Assessments and Questionnaire Information:

  • Applicants who indicate they meet the minimum qualifications will receive an email invitation from usastaffingoffice@opm.gov to complete online assessments. The email may appear in a "Spam" or "Junk" folder.
  • PROGRAM COMPLETION AND CONVERSION ELIGIBILITY: Upon successful completion of their academic program and the internship program, interns may be converted to a term or permanent position in the competitive service consistent with agency needs, academic achievement, and demonstrated potential. However, future budgetary events, hiring restrictions, or other events may preclude the conversion. Individuals converted may be subject to participation in an additional year of training as part of an agency formal development program.
Your results on these assessments will be used to place you into one of the three quality categories listed below according to Category Rating and Selection Procedures. In addition, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be used to verify you meet the qualifications for this job. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and may be interviewed prior to selection. You will be notified of the outcome.
  1. Qualified Category - Meets the minimum qualifications as described in the Qualifications section of this announcement.
  2. Highly Qualified Category - Exceeds the minimum qualification requirements and demonstrates proficiency in some of the job-related competencies based on the answers to the occupational questionnaire.
  3. Best Qualified Category - Exceeds the minimum qualification requirements and demonstrates a high level of proficiency in the job-related competencies based on the answers to the occupational questionnaire.
Application of Veterans Preference: The Category Rating Method does not add veterans' preference points or apply the "rule of three," but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category. Preference eligible's who meet minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent must be listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-9 grade level or higher. A selecting official may make selections from the highest quality category (Best Qualified) provided no preference eligible in that category is passed over to select a non-preference eligible in that category unless the requirements of 5 U.S.C. 3317(b) or 3318(b) are satisfied.

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