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  • Supervisory Program Analyst (AM&E)

  • Defense Security Cooperation Agency
  • Arlington, Virginia 22201 United States View Map
Summary

This position is part of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency.

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Duties

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As a Supervisory Program Analyst (AM&E) at the GS-0343-14 some of your typical work assignments may include:

  • Leads or Participates in discussions and briefings at various offices within Congress, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy (OUSD(P)), the Joint Staff, Department of State, and DSCA to advocate for and promote AM&E, Audit, and Socium to resolve complex security cooperation (SC) andprogram challenges related to the program.
  • Oversees the collaboration and coordination among Service, COCOM, Joint Staff, OUSD(P), and DSCA stakeholders to ensure program efforts are synchronized and program milestones are met.
  • Identifies stakeholders and convenes teams, including cross-functional representatives and SME across the SC community; gathers and analyzes requirement-related data; synthesizes information; draws conclusions from the data collected; prepares reports of

    findings, including recommendations resolving major problems.
  • Develops and provides guidance and authoritative advice on the implementation of strategic plans for the evaluation of USG-funded and partner-funded SC programs, policies, and projects leading to the identification of best practices and implementation of effective SC strategies.
  • Oversees and manages the program annual AM&E budget formulation process including but not limited to the Program Objective Memorandum (POM) and Security Assistance Program Budget Request (SAPBR) submissions, in coordination with other

    DoD stakeholders.
Requirements

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Conditions of employment
  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
  • Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
  • Work Schedule: Full Time
  • Overtime: Occasionally
  • Tour of Duty: Flexible
  • Recruitment Incentives: May Be Authorized
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
  • Financial Disclosure: Not Required
  • Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
  • Must obtain/maintain a Special Sensitive/Top Secret with Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance
  • The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evening, weekends, and/or holidays and/or overtime
  • Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
  • This is a drug testing designated position
Qualifications

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:
  • Providing leadership, expertise, and advice on management, development, and planning of the Assessment, Monitoring and Evaluation (AM&E), Audit, and Socium programs to include coordinating with Security Cooperation program with Combatant Commands
  • Analyzing new legislation, regulations, and policies and evaluates the impact on the AM&E, Audit, and Socium programs


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.

Education

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

Additional information

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information:

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:

Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A

Special Hiring Authority for Veterans

Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses

Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see

The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.

NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.

Selective Service Requirement: Please visit for more information.

For more information, please visit

12-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q==

Other Notes:

Incumbent must complete DoD SCW Intermediate-level certification. Incumbent must complete Basic-level courses within one year and Intermediate-level courses within two years (3 years total).

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:

This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment.

You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.

As required by 5 C.F.R. § 302.106., DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. § 1194).

Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.



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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Summary

This position is part of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency.

Learn more about this agency

Duties

Help

As a Supervisory Program Analyst (AM&E) at the GS-0343-14 some of your typical work assignments may include:

  • Leads or Participates in discussions and briefings at various offices within Congress, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy (OUSD(P)), the Joint Staff, Department of State, and DSCA to advocate for and promote AM&E, Audit, and Socium to resolve complex security cooperation (SC) andprogram challenges related to the program.
  • Oversees the collaboration and coordination among Service, COCOM, Joint Staff, OUSD(P), and DSCA stakeholders to ensure program efforts are synchronized and program milestones are met.
  • Identifies stakeholders and convenes teams, including cross-functional representatives and SME across the SC community; gathers and analyzes requirement-related data; synthesizes information; draws conclusions from the data collected; prepares reports of

    findings, including recommendations resolving major problems.
  • Develops and provides guidance and authoritative advice on the implementation of strategic plans for the evaluation of USG-funded and partner-funded SC programs, policies, and projects leading to the identification of best practices and implementation of effective SC strategies.
  • Oversees and manages the program annual AM&E budget formulation process including but not limited to the Program Objective Memorandum (POM) and Security Assistance Program Budget Request (SAPBR) submissions, in coordination with other

    DoD stakeholders.
Requirements

Help

Conditions of employment
  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
  • Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
  • Work Schedule: Full Time
  • Overtime: Occasionally
  • Tour of Duty: Flexible
  • Recruitment Incentives: May Be Authorized
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
  • Financial Disclosure: Not Required
  • Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
  • Must obtain/maintain a Special Sensitive/Top Secret with Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance
  • The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evening, weekends, and/or holidays and/or overtime
  • Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
  • This is a drug testing designated position
Qualifications

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:
  • Providing leadership, expertise, and advice on management, development, and planning of the Assessment, Monitoring and Evaluation (AM&E), Audit, and Socium programs to include coordinating with Security Cooperation program with Combatant Commands
  • Analyzing new legislation, regulations, and policies and evaluates the impact on the AM&E, Audit, and Socium programs


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.

Education

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

Additional information

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information:

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:

Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A

Special Hiring Authority for Veterans

Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses

Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see

The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.

NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.

Selective Service Requirement: Please visit for more information.

For more information, please visit

12-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q==

Other Notes:

Incumbent must complete DoD SCW Intermediate-level certification. Incumbent must complete Basic-level courses within one year and Intermediate-level courses within two years (3 years total).

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:

This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment.

You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.

As required by 5 C.F.R. § 302.106., DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. § 1194).

Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.



Help

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Review our benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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