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Summary DCSA's Field Operations (FO) is looking for a Program Analyst who will serve as an analyst and evaluator to provide input to the Field Director with objectively based information for making informed decisions on the administrative and programmatic aspects of Field Headquarters operations and management. Visit www.dcsa.mil to learn more about the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), America's Gatekeeper! Responsibilities As a PROGRAM ANALYST you will be responsible for the following duties: Establish goals and objectives, determines guidelines and priorities, plans and resolves funding and staffing problems and directs, controls and evaluates the operations of the elements aligned under the Field Operations Directorate. Develops goals and objectives that integrate planning & integration objectives. Identify or when informed of HQ and Regional Field Operations issues to be rectified, conduct exhaustive research and be prepared to articulate verbally and orally a clear and concise summary of these identified issues. Additionally, take the initiative to develop solutions and take appropriate action to solve issues identified. Responsible for supervising, managing, planning and directing a variety of enabling services that directly contribute to the successful achievement of the Field Operations' mission within the region. Provides authoritative advice and consultation to all levels of management on matters relating to missions, functions and requirements of the organizational segment under the incumbent's supervision. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: Management and Program Analysis Series 0343 (opm.gov)i.e. for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 05/20/2024 Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade GS/GG-13 in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility. Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience. Specialized experience for this position includes: Ability to develop short and long-range plans to address strategic guidance or projected changes in policy or functions. Demonstrated experience tracking and assessing progress toward meeting program goals and objectives. Recommending and/or establishing procedures, preparing instructions and directives, and initiating necessary action to effectively implement and attain program objectives. Providing sound administrative management and support services techniques and practices to promote greater efficiency, effectiveness and economy, or to resolve problems. Assesses resources and funds expenditures, contract preparation and annual budget forecasts, authorize training and travel expenditures, and identifies where results do not justify costs. Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: 1. Creative Thinking - Uses imagination to develop new insights into situations and applies innovative solutions to problems; designs new methods where established methods and procedures are inapplicable or are unavailable. 2. Flexibility - Is open to change and new information; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles; effectively deals with ambiguity. 3. Customer Service - Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement. 4. Resilience - Deals effectively with pressure, ambiguous and emerging conditions, and multiple tasks; remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity or uncertainty. Recovers quickly from setbacks. Anticipates changes and learns from mistakes. 5. Strategic Thinking - Formulates objectives and priorities, and implements plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization in a global environment that takes into consideration the environment, resources, capabilities, constraints, and organizational goals and values. Capitalizes on opportunities and manages risks and contingencies, recognizing the implications for the organization and stakeholders. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional Information VETERANS PREFERENCE/CURRENT OR FORMER FEDERAL In accordance with DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, veterans preference is not required to be applied when considering candidates with prior Federal competitive or excepted service who have completed a probationary or trial period and have not been separated for cause. Therefore, veterans preference will not be applied to applicants with current federal service, or former federal civilian service meeting the above criteria. Other Notes: Re-employed Annuitant: This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf Applicants selected from this announcement may be required to serve a two-year trial period. If selected, Federal employees currently serving in the competitive service must acknowledge that they will voluntarily leave the competitive service by accepting an offer of employment for a DCIPS excepted service positions. If selected, non-DCIPS candidates must acknowledge in writing that the position they have been selected for is in the excepted service and covered by DCIPS. Selection under this appointment authority does not confer civil service competitive status. All current and former Federal employees must submit a copy of your latest SF50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your tenure, grade and step, and type of position occupied (i.e., Excepted or Competitive); or similar Notification of Personnel Action documentation, i.e., Transcript of Service, Form 1150, etc. Resumes should NOT include: Classified information/SSN/Photo of yourself/personal information (gender, religion, affiliation etc/Encrypted digitally signed docs). Resumes with this prohibited information will be automatically ineligible for consideration.