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PROGRAM ANALYST

Department of Defense
Defense Human Resources Activity
Office of Director

Summary

This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity. The incumbent will be responsible for providing advice, analysis, and recommendations, matters related to the development of the DHRA program review, POM, the development of issue papers, estimating savings related to efficiencies efforts, and guiding the implementation of process improvement initiatives.

  • GS-13: $121,785 - $158,322.
  • GS-14: $143,913 - $187,093

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
03/09/2026 to 03/22/2026
Salary
$121,785 to - $187,093 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
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
DHRA-26-12904541-MP
Control number
860309800

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Duties

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As a PROGRAM ANALYST at the GS-0343-13/14 some of your typical work assignments may include:

  • Analyzing, advising and overseeing the development, integration, and submission of DHRA's program review, program objective memorandum (POM), and issue papers ensuring strategic alignment with the priorities and goals of the Director, and Deputy Director, DHRA.
  • Supporting the strategic priorities and goals of the Director, and Deputy Director, DHRA, and DHRA Program leadership.
  • Coordinating and integrating OSD and DHRA policies and guidance which affect his/her assigned DHRA Programs and recommends changes, expansion, or revision as needed.
  • Conducting strategically informed reviews of organizational issues across the DHRA enterprise involving requirements development and prioritization, planning, financial management, human resources, acquisition, logistics, information technology, legal review and policy considerations; identifying deficiencies; evaluating solutions; providing guidance and recommending courses of action.
  • Reviewing, analyzing, and integrating requirements upon which recommendations are made with respect to continuing, expanding, reducing, or eliminating various programs and/or capabilities at resourcing decision points within the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) cycle.
  • Working closely and collaboratively within the DHRA Comptroller Office on determining funding controls across the enterprise for specific programs or requirements.
  • Serving as a representative at staff briefings and working groups, or on special committees to furnish advice and guidance and keep the DHRA Leadership, other Government officials, officials of private industry, and serviced activities informed of changes, mission impact, implementing issuances, and authority to enact policy change.

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: Not Required
  • Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible

Qualifications

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:

  • Assessing, analyzing, evaluating and recommending the development of program requirements affecting multiple complex programs in support of the Planning, Programming, Budget, & Execution (PPBE) process.
  • Performing special studies, reviews, and leading working groups to derive savings for higher priority requirements.
  • Using automated tools to perform data analysis and make recommendations to prioritize requirements.
You may qualify at the GS-13, if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service:
  • Assisting with performing data analysis of program review and evaluation.
  • Identifying areas for review and inefficiencies for remedy through data collection and study results.
  • Interpreting higher-level guidance to develop and draft organizational instructions, standard operating procedures, and desk guides for program review and POM development.
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.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:
Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A
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/140025/140025_vol300.PDF?ver=LQ7feWw-8-5DI2tceUpmgA%3d%3d

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:

  • Data Analysis
  • Program Planning, Review and Evaluation
  • Strategic Thinking


Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP):This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria AND 2) be rated well-qualified for the position AND 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. Well-qualified means you possess the type and quality of experience that exceeds the position's minimum qualifications.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP): To receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the (RGP) eligibility. If you are claiming RGP and are determined to be Well Qualified for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant.

Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible (PPP DoD MRNG):In order to receive this preference, you must choose the (PPP DoD MRNG) eligibility, and fill out and submit the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropriate documentation.

Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) (PPP MSP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the(MSP) (PPP MSP) eligibility. If you are claiming MSP (PPP MSP) 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.

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