Supervisory Management & Program Analyst (Director of Policy)

Defense Human Resources ActivityAlexandria, Virginiausajobspublished 10/27/2026
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About the company

This position is part of the Personnel Readiness Management Agency (PRMA), Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC). The incumbent will serve as the Director of Policy, Correspondence, Communications and Legislative Affairs for DMDC. The incumbent is responsible for conducting, coordinating, and evaluating complex projects, studies, reports, and briefings requiring development of analyses relating to human resources mission programs and their integration across DoW.

Your tasks

As a Supervisory Management & Program Analyst (Director of Policy) at the GS-0343-15 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as the Director for Policy, Correspondence, Communications and Legislative Affairs for the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC). Exercises broad leadership responsibility by interfacing with senior Department of War leadership to ensure the overall success and strategic alignment of DMDC supported IT programs. Advises the Director, Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC), on policy, legislation, stakeholder engagements, and other mission requirements. Develops and evaluates policy, regulatory, legislative, and mission recommendations affecting DMDC programs and Department-wide operations. Directs cross-functional projects, studies, reports, and briefings to resolve complex issues and improve mission execution. Plans, prioritizes, assigns, and evaluates the work of subordinate staff; establishes performance expectations and supports employee development.

Requirements

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

  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service: Leading complex studies and analyses of large-scale human resources or related enterprise programs.
  • Developing recommendations on program policy, procedures, organizational effectiveness, and emerging mission requirements for senior leaders.
  • Evaluating the effects of laws, regulations, directives, technology changes, or legislative proposals on program operations and long-range planning.
  • Leading cross-functional teams to plan, coordinate, and deliver studies, reports, briefings, and solutions to complex program issues.
  • Representing an organization with senior officials across the Department of War, Military Services, other Federal agencies, or external stakeholders.
  • Supervising or leading staff by assigning work, setting priorities, evaluating performance, and supporting employee 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.

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