Program Analyst (Plans)

About the Position: This announcement is for a Program Analyst (Plans) and is located at the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command Headquarters in the G3/5 Safety Directorate with a duty location of Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. (merit) Recruitment incentive, relocation incentive, and PCS may be authorized if it is determined to be in the best interests of the Government.

Major duties

• Coordinate and advise on operational and strategic planning issues to ensure programs and initiatives are fully aligned.
• Prepare and publish OPORDs, WARNOs, FRAGOs, and OPLANs to implement leadership guidance and support mission execution.
• Conduct mission analyses using established decision-making processes to evaluate courses of action and recommend improvements.
• Research, coordinate, and deliver briefings to senior leaders and stakeholders to communicate strategic themes and priorities.
• Serve on study teams, respond to quick-turn taskers, and represent the directorate in forums on strategic planning.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities Current Army Test and Evaluation Command employees with Competitive Status Current Civilian Employees of the Command Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT. One year of specialized experience which includes:1) Performing analytical and evaluative work in support of organizational operations; and 2) Supporting the development and coordination of operational products such as plans, orders, and briefings; and 3) Conducting mission analysis to assess courses of action; and 4) Preparing draft materials for senior leaders; and 5) participating in staff coordination related to enterprise-level initiatives. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower pay band/ grade level position in the federal service (NH-02/ GS-11). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required specialized experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Communications Planning and Evaluating Problem Solving Strategic Thinking

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.