Clarification from the agency

This is a Title 32 excepted position. 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 Data Analytics Specialist (Title 32), GS-0301-9/11, you will:

• Administers and coordinates diverse data analytics portfolio for both Army and Air National Guard projects.
• Sets appropriate work priorities, applies knowledge of organizational needs and deadlines, and consistently follow-up to assure receipt of required documentation.
• The incumbent works with array of different projects to help identify and analyze information from various sources and develops meaningful program data, information, and reports in a variety of formats for presentation to and utilization by Senior Leaders, supervisors, and colleagues.
• The incumbent will assist with research, design, and manage the content, design, layout, and features Analytical dashboards and various business intelligent tools.
• Utilizes expertise in interpreting, developing, and applying appropriate data to generate usable products that enable leaders to make informed decisions about the enterprise related to business processes, management, and efficiencies.
• Conducts studies, identifies trends, risks, and themes based on the data and information.
• Performs qualitative and quantitative techniques to analyze and measure the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of National Guard programs (examples include Comptroller, Logistics, Real Property, Maintenance, and Human Resources).
• Inspects and reconciles data to ensure validity of information.
• Develops and maintains a myriad of reports.
• Confirms and validates data prior to use for reports through systems of record.
• Keeps supervisors and staff informed of administrative issues and developments.
• Responds to questions and resolves problems for staff.
• Provides leadership and significantly contributes to ad-hoc or regular workgroups within the data analytics management community.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• This is a National Guard dual status technician position which requires military membership.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• 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).
• 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.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours.
• May be required to travel by car, in military and/or commercial aircraft and by other means of transportation as appropriate to perform temporary duty assignments.
• The work may require the incumbent to drive a motor vehicle; if so, and an appropriate valid driver's license is mandatory.
• Potential for Incentive Pay.
• Position may be telework eligible after completion of probationary period.

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.

Minimum Requirements:
Experience, education or training which provided a general knowledge of principles of organization, management, and administration. Compiling reports, letters, memoranda, etc., and required person-to-person contacts to convey information. Progressively responsible experience which demonstrates the ability to provide technical guidance and assistance in the type of work or in comparable work of the position to be filled. Experience using computer and automation systems.

Specialized Experience GS9:
Have least 1 year at the GS-0301-7 level ?*provide SF-50 to support*.
OR have experience providing technical guidance and assistance in the type of work or in comparable work of the position to be filled. Applicants must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of administrative procedures and practices of management. Experience developing administrative procedures.
OR Substitute education for experience. See requirements below.

Specialized Experience GS11:
Have least 1 year at the GS-0301-09 level? *provide SF-50 to support*.
and Meet the following:

• Incumbent has a grasp of data analytics principles and policies; Federal statues pertaining to financial management, grants and cooperative agreements; DoD and NGB fiscal policies and directives; knowledge of software such Power BI and the other Power Platform tools.
• Knowledge of and skills in multiple different subject matter areas such as business aspects of financial management, human resources, grant/cooperative agreement, and other mechanisms including regulations, principles of cost planning, earned value management, negotiation techniques, labor-rate analysis; pre-award, award, and post-award requirements; administration and termination; price/cost techniques; data analytics, and forecasting problems.
• Knowledge of the analysis environment (such as cost) and source of analysis methods and data, including other service agencies, research organization, Industry personnel, and other DoD personnel analysis organizations. Includes the knowledge of both federal government and private industry data source and data utilization.
• The incumbent has the ability to analyze and resolve complex problems in the absence of precedents, design, implement, and evaluate new procedures. The incumbent works effectively with program and recipient staff in an overall team approach to obtain mutual goals; to resolve complex problems; and to serve as an authoritative source for interpreting and applying rules, regulations, and procedures.

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.

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.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your rating can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may lose consideration for this position. Your rating will be based on both your entire application package as well as the responses to the assessment questionnaire. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the number of hours per week spent in such employment.