Management Analyst
About the company
This position is part of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for serving as a Senior Management Analyst responsible for execution of the civilian manpower and military manpower programs associated with DSCA's Security Cooperation (SC) funded positions at U.S. embassies performing SC activities.
Your tasks
As a Management Analyst at the GS-0343-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Technical and expert level lead for the management of global SC manpower authorizations funded by DSCA, the incumbent is responsible for the formulation of programs, policies, procedures, and processes for managing, evaluating, and supporting personnel changes within the DoD SC enterprise operating at U.S. embassies worldwide. Analyzes, measures, and directs studies of the workload, billet funding mechanisms, and program execution of the global SCO enterprise with the objective of determining baseline, and predicting future, training, performance and SC manpower requirements that result in process improvements, manning, and other resource requirement decisions. Leads efforts to measure and evaluate global SCO manning posture and improvement initiatives. Plans, directs, reviews, and evaluates the development of written DSCA and OSD policy pertaining to SCO manpower and force management matters, and organizational structures. Provides recommendations to senior officials that address complex challenges, problems and issues related to workload, training and resource execution. Leads program analyses the result in new, or enhanced, policies and operating procedures that enhance effective and efficient and management of manning SC personnel in U.S Embassies and Geographic Combatant Commands (GCC). Reviews changes to law, policies, and regulations pertaining to SCO operations and staffing of SC personnel working at U.S. Embassies working in a SC organization to ensure that Department publications are up to date and accurately reflect Administration and DSCA policy and practices. Analyzes, evaluates, and initiates appropriate manpower changes for SCO, reviews documents ensuring conformance to policy, principles, and procedures in accordance with the SC Workforce Development Program.
Requirements
You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service: Integrates manpower requirements determination into force structure, programming, budgeting, allocation and documentation processes for military and civilian manpower Performs strategic analyses to identify constraints, limitations, and assumptions inherent in program improvement initiatives Conducts studies of workload and organizational structures and analyzes resourcing mechanisms and program execution Measures and evaluates workforce posture and policy to determine impact to agency mission and resource goals Provides strategic level manpower and organizational development counsel to stakeholders at all levels
Additional Information: Incumbent must attain DoD Security Cooperation Workforce (SCW) Certification and complete related continuous learning requirements in accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2017, Title 10 United States Code, Section 384 and Security Cooperation Certification Program 2.0 requirements. Requirements for Proficiency Level 3 - At least 1 year of successful SC work experience with a performance appraisal rating of 3 or better. Incumbent must complete DoD SCW Expert level certification requirements within two years of entering the SC position. In addition, 80 hours of continuing education (CUE) every two years. 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.