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MANAGEMENT & PROGRAM ANALYST (STRATEGIC PLANS & INITIATIVES)

Department of Defense
Defense Human Resources Activity
DoD Military-Civilian Transition Office (MCTO)
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Summary

This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity. The incumbent will be responsible for performing duties independently as the subject matter expert (SME) ensuring effectiveness, continuous improvement, awareness, and compliance with the DoD MCTO transition and reintegration programs across multiple portfolios with various OSD, federal, and with non-federal entities.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
09/05/2025 to 09/11/2025
Salary
$120,579 to - $156,755 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 13 - 14
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
Competitive
Promotion potential
14
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
Yes
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
DHRADSSC-25-12795451-IMP
Control number
845111400

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Clarification from the agency

"Agency" means current permanent DHRA employees. Veterans eligibilities include Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA). Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligibles, Retained Grade Preference (RGP) eligibles, and Military Reserve and National Guard Technician eligibles in the commuting area may also apply.

Duties

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As a MANAGEMENT & PROGRAM ANALYST (STRATEGIC PLANS & INITIATIVES) at the GS-0343-13/14 some of your typical work assignments may include:

  • Analyzes the strategic direction of MCTO's mission, strategy, operations, and organizational structure impacting the way DoD accomplishes transition and reintegration assistance for uniformed members.
  • Develops strategic plans, engagement strategies, analysis and monitors activities to develop, inform, and support employment, education, vocational, and small business initiatives, which support hiring, training, mentoring, and educating U.S. Military Service members transitioning or reintegrating following their active duty service.
  • Performs a broad range of duties related MCTO strategic planning related to legislative changes and programmatic impacts to include pre-separation/transition counseling; employment, vocational, entrepreneurship, education, and RC well-being resources; Veterans benefits and services; and accessing and researching DOL American Job Centers' counseling and placement programs.
  • Identifies strategic communications opportunities leveraging cross-collaborations; develops strategic plans, talking points, information papers and/or increase social media activities, marketing, and other related activities. Reviewing the DoD TAP, SkillBridge and YRRP distinct platforms for content accuracy congruent with MCTO strategic initiatives, messaging, and DoD compliance with policies.
  • Reviews, analyzes, and updates policies, guidance, standard operating procedures, technical reports, information papers, fact sheets and special literature and other documents to determine their impact on MCTO as appropriate. Represents the SP&I at meetings within the Department and with other government and non-government agencies.
  • Planning and carrying out studies or projects and directing activities of contractors and other SP&I priorities; promotes collaboration of relationships with other government, research institutions/organizations, non-federal entities, and other stakeholders in the transition and reintegration space.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
  • Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
  • Work Schedule: Full Time
  • Overtime: Occasionally
  • Tour of Duty: Flexible
  • Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
  • Financial Disclosure: Required
  • Telework Eligibility: As determined by the agency policy
  • Occasional Travel/TDY: 25% or less

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications:
A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service:

  • Analyzing and advising on strategic plans, operations, and organizational impacts.
  • Developing information into briefs, presentations, reports, or other forms of data visualization for presentation.
  • Coordinating, consolidating, tracking, and monitoring organizational tasks.
You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications:
A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service:
  • Developing and delivering presentations to inform and advise senior leadership on agency strategic plans, initiatives, and/or organizational direction.
  • Writing, developing, and coordinating on congressional, policy and/or legislative proposals or request for information (RFIs).
  • Coordinating with the Military Departments, other Federal agencies, employer partners, and stakeholders subject matter experts to resolve complex policy or programmatic matters related to military transition assistance, Reserve Component reintegration, and/or employer partnerships.
Experience refers to 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:
Special Hiring Authority for Veterans
Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses
Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/register/)

The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.

Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information.

For more information, please visit

https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d

Re-employed Annuitant: This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at:
https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf

Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

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

Once the application process is complete, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

Competencies:

  • Business Analysis
  • Program Planning, Review and Evaluation
  • Strategic Communication
  • Strategic Planning


Military Spouse Preference: If you are entitled to military spouse preference, in order to receive this preference you must choose the spousal eligibility in your application package referencing MSP Military Spouse Preference. Your preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. To claim Military Spouse Preference (MSP) please complete the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist, save the document and attach it to your application package.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the "Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP)" eligibility. If you are claiming RGP and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant. Information and required documentation for claiming MSP may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below. To be eligible as a RGP, you must submit the following supporting documents with your application package: a signed Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 (whs.mil)); a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) effecting the placement in retained grade status; or a copy of the notification letter you received regarding the RIF or classification downgrade.

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