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PROGRAM ANALYST OFFICER

Department of Defense
Defense Human Resources Activity
Defense Suicide Prevention Organization (DSPO)

Summary

This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity. The incumbent serves as the Program Analyst Officer and will perform a broad range of duties related to supervising, planning, executing, guiding, implementing, and providing technical support for suicide prevention and response: crisis response, postvention, training, transition, evaluation and response programs and operations.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
05/01/2026 to 05/19/2026
Salary
$169,279 - $197,200 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 15
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
None
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
DHRADSPO-26-12951965-DE
Control number
867624300

Duties

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As a PROGRAM ANALYST OFFICER at the GS-0343-15 some of your typical work assignments may include:

  • Serves as the Defense Suicide Prevention Office (DSPO) lead for suicide prevention and response strategic initiatives and policy including leading working groups, task forces and ad hoc groups to address these issues in the military at the national, federal, state and DoD levels.
  • Determines program goals and develops internal policies, directives, plans, and procedures for implementation and compliance ensuring suicide prevention and response is fully integrated into DSPO's strategic plans, the Defense Strategy for Prevention of Suicide and other relevant strategies and business plans.
  • Provides advice and guidance to the DSPO Director and Leadership Team, the Military Departments/Services and/or other Program Leads within the Department of Defense on suicide prevention: crisis response, postvention, training, transition, evaluation and response programs and operations.
  • Leads special projects, drafts reports, and conducts briefings on a variety of suicide prevention and response topics to advance excellence in policy publication, crisis response, postvention training, transition, education, and respond to congressional legislation, leadership directives, and emerging needs within the DoD enterprise.

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 http://www.sss.gov
  • 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 per the agency's policy.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-15 grade level, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service:

  • Serving on groups and committees and maintaining liaison with, and presenting briefings to, senior military leaders.
  • Developing recommendations regarding suicide prevention response, training, evaluation, and crisis response.
  • Developing or overseeing initiatives and resources/information dissemination for a DOD or Agency's personnel support program (e.g., suicide prevention, postvention, resilience, transition assistance, or family support).
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

Re-employed Annuitant: This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed 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

All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs (
ICTAP eligibility): 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/

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. If you are claiming military spouse preference and qualified for the position, your name will be placed below preference eligible veteran candidates and above non-preference candidates on a list sent to the hiring manager for employment consideration. 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.

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.

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.

Competencies:

  • Legislation, Policy and Procedure Research
  • Oral and Written Communication
  • Program Management
  • Suicide Prevention


Based on the results of this evaluation, you will be placed in one of the following quality categories:

Best Qualified:
This highest category will be used for those candidates who possess the type and quality of experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position, including any selective placement factors and/or appropriate quality ranking factor(s), as determined by the job analysis.
Highly Qualified: This higher category will be used for those candidates who possess the type and quality of experience that exceed the minimum qualifications of the position, including any selective placement factors and/or appropriate quality ranking factor(s) as determined by the job analysis.
Qualified: This lowest category will be used for those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications of the position, including all selective placement factors and appropriate quality ranking factor(s) and are proficient in some, but not all, of the requirements of the position. Candidates may require extensive training and/or orientation in order to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=Category-Rating

Names of the candidates in the Best Qualified category will be sent first to the hiring manager for employment consideration. Applicants in other categories will be referred in accordance with category rating procedures.

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. If you are entitled to veterans' preference and qualified for the position, your name will be placed above non-preference candidates on a list sent to the hiring manager for employment consideration. Qualified veterans' preference eligible with a service-connected disability of 10% or more will be listed at the top of the highest quality category depending on the position and grade level of the job.
For information on entitlement seeFeds Hire Vets - Job Seekers - Veterans.

Defense Human Resources Activity

This position is located in the Defense Suicide Prevention Office (DSPO). This position will transition to the Defense Health Agency in FY27. DSPO develops and recommends policy, programming and planning actions, and strategic guidance for suicide prevention for the Military Departments, Department of Defense (DOD) Agencies, Field Activities, and Combatant Commands. DSPO implements a comprehensive, Department-wide program through policy, oversight, training, resources, research, and metrics. DSPO has been delegated authority and responsibility by the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) to identify policy, program, and resource needs associated with suicide prevention

Agency contact information

DE Applicant Inquires
Phone
614-692-0420
Email
DEApplicantInquiries@dla.mil
Address
Defense Human Resources Activity
4800 Mark Center Drive
Alexandria, VA 22350-110
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