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Title 32 CAT 1- All on board Federal Employees/Technicians within the ALARNG (T32 and T5, Permanent and Excepted Indefinite) CAT 2- Current Army M-Day and Temporary Technicians within ALARNG CAT 3- Applicants willing to become NG T32 DS Technicians and gain ALARNG membership, all current federal employees, all U.S. Citizens

1. Provides technical advice on all aspects of data analytics. Responsible for administering and coordinating a complex data analytics portfolio including Army and Air National Guard and highly technical special projects. The specialist uses knowledge of innovative business intelligence, to create prepare, design, test, validate and deploy superior quality, compelling insightful and timely delivered data visualization solutions from various sources, which are automated and sustainable. The incumbent will research, design, develop and manage the content, and features data analytic applications. Uses data analytic and business intelligent tools to develop custom workflows, other applications and to process numerous additional data analytics and management tasks. Communicates and coordinates with content managers to ensure content conforms to Section 508, DoD, DFAS Site Office standards and policy, analytical visualizations, and content best practices. 25%

2. 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. The analyst applies scientific and statistical standards to evaluate data to develop high-priority analyses and metrics. The incumbent also supports larger workforce management initiatives by collecting and consolidating corresponding data to develop, prepare, and update comprehensive reports, charts, graphics, and presentations to illustrate findings. 25%

3. Counsels and advises others including Federal staff, and recipients to accomplish the program goals. Identifies areas for new content based on the needs of key business stakeholders for the purpose of accelerating decision time and increasing accountability. Manage full development life cycle using necessary software for hosting and facilitating web site communications to include analysis, planning, development, test, implementation, and maintenance. Designs and maintains related key performance indicators. Gathers specifications and requirements to create, business applications, data analytical dashboards and visualization solutions to support customer needs. 20%

4. 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). Applies appropriate program evaluation and measurement in order to prepare project papers and staff reports and provides briefings to JFHQ leaders, Staff personnel, unit/wing leaders, and respective program managers. 10%

5. Provides technical guidance in the development and review of policy and procedural issuances from the Department, the agency, and Operational Directorates related to data analysis. Reviews and comments on proposed changes in rules or regulations, conducts special studies, and prepares position papers and special reports. Responds to letters, memos, phone calls, emails, etc. with recipient and Federal staff. 10%

6. May have limited leader responsibilities. Distributes and balances workload among employees. Gives on-the-job training to lower-graded employees. May approve leave for assigned employees. Completes annual performance appraisals. Resolves simple complaints and grievances, referring the more serious ones to the supervisor. Recommends training needs for employees. Provides input to the supervisor concerning selections, promotions, reassignments, recognition of outstanding performance. (10%)

Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.

Qualifications

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military grade in the Alabama Army National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Alabama Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Alabama Army National Guard recruiter at 800-464-8273 prior to applying for this position.

MAXIMUM MILITARY RANK: CW4

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Each applicant must fully substantiate (in his/her own words) that he/she meets the requirements of the Specialized Experience listed below: Otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. DO NOT COPY THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION. DOING SO MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FOR THE POSITION.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: 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: 1 year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Experience, education or training in program or managerial experience in a type of work or a combination of functions directly related to the position to be filled or in comparable work or functions. Experience developing and recommending policy; organizing and carrying out specific programs, evaluating and recommending changes in methods of operations. Experience in supervisory, staff or technical work which included study, analysis or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of managerial or administrative policies, practices and procedures. Experience preparing written communications and oral presentations.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
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.