Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens

As a Program Analyst at the NH-0343-2 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Serves as Authorizing Official (AO) in the MDA Travel Office at the operational level who has the
  responsibility for the mission and the authority to obligate funds to support TDY travel for the mission.
• The AO authorizes only travel necessary to accomplish the mission of the Government. An AO may also be a
  Certifying Officer (CO). AOs must be appointed in writing as an Accountable Official and, as such, may be
  held financially liable for erroneous payments resulting from the negligent performance of their duties.
• Provide assistance and policy guidance from Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), Department of Defense Federal
  Management Regulations (DoDFMR), and Federal Travel Regulations (FTR).
• Serves as a planner, analyst and advisor to top agency management on a variety of program-, technical-, and business related issues
  which have significant mission impact.
• Designs and conducts studies and analyses of program plans, alternatives, and Agency policies, program execution results, technical reports, cost estimates, staffing plans, organizational structures, and business systems and processes. - Provides input in policies and processes which support and influence Agency program, management and resource decision-making.
• Prepares input recommendations to senior program analyst and top management on issues affecting Agency program and
  business policies, plans, strategies and mission accomplishment.
• Assist as needed in the design and conduct independent assessments of Program Objective Memorandum and budget plans and alternatives to identify issues and problems, and to ensure full compliances with legislation, congressional intent DoD guidance and
  Agency strategies and policies.
• Provides input to improve program balance and to strengthen the linkage between program objectives and resource allocations and congressional and DoD guidance.
• Provides input to assure budgets, testimony and responses to congressional questions are structured to accurately
  characterize complex program and policy issues.
• Provide assistance and policy guidance from Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), Department of Defense Federal Management Regulations (DoDFMR), and Federal Travel Regulations (FTR).

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Occasional Travel
• Work Schedule: Full-time
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: May be Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position may be eligible for part-time or situational telework at the discretion of management.
• This is an acquisition position coded Practitioner in Business, Financial Management. Incumbent must obtain mandatory Back to Basics (B2B0 Certification within 60 months of entry into position.
• Selectee must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 24 months.
• This is a Financial Management Level I Certified position. Incumbent shall comply with the requirements of the certification program.
• Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information
• Employee must obtain/maintain a Non-Critical Sensitive (Secret) Security Clearance.
• This is a drug tested position.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the NH-02, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-01/GS-04 grade level in the Federal service as listed below. Applicants are required to meet 2 of the 3 in order to be qualified:

• Experience providing succinct travel instruction and guidance to assist travelers, reviewers, and System entry agents so they can effectively implement, maintain and oversee their authorizations and vouchers, in an automated system such as Defense Travel System (DTS).
• Experience researching travel/transportation regulations with respect to travel procedures, restrictions and allowances from regulations, or policies such as Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), Department of Defense Federal Management Regulations (DoDF- MR), and Federal Travel Regulations (FTR).
• Experience utilizing the programs like Citibank CitiManager to assist travelers with inquiries reference their government travel charge cards.

OR

Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included a major field of study or specific course requirements generally as stated in paragraph A in the individual occupational requirements.

Where specific course requirements are not indicated in paragraph A, the number of semester hours required to constitute a major field of study is the amount specified by the college or university attended. If this number cannot be obtained, 24 semester hours will be considered as equivalent to a major field of study. The nature and quality of this required course work must have been such that it would serve as a prerequisite for more advanced study in the field or subject-matter area. Related course work generally refers to courses that may be accepted as part of the program major.

OR

Appropriate combination of education and experience that is typically specified in paragraph B of the individual occupational requirements. The "paragraph B" method generally requires that an applicant possess a core of educational credit, such as described in paragraph A above, plus additional education and/or experience. The method of determining the number of semester hours required to constitute a major field of study is the same as described in paragraph A.

The quality of the combination of education and experience must be sufficient to demonstrate that the applicant possesses the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform work in the occupation, and is comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of a full 4-year course of study with a major in the appropriate field. In addition to courses in the major and related fields, a typical college degree would have included courses that involved analysis, writing, critical thinking, research, etc. These courses would have provided an applicant with skills and abilities sufficient to perform progressively more responsible work in the occupation. Therefore, creditable experience should have demonstrated similarly appropriate skills or abilities needed to perform the work of the occupation.

Please see the Clerical and Administrative Support Positions section in the qualification standard; https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards

Education maybe substituted for experience at the NH-02/GS-05 level.

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.

How you will be evaluated

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

We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified below, required for this position.

Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements.

Veterans Preference: If you are entitled to veterans preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.

For information on entitlement see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx

Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) (NonComp Mil Sp): To receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the " Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) (NonComp Mil Sp)" eligibility. If you are claiming Military Spouse eligibility and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager. Information and required documentation for claiming Military Spouse eligibility may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below.