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Position Title
Program Analyst
Agency
Office of the Chief of the National Guard Bureau
Announcement Number
NCHT187645294544D Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, May 11, 2018 to Thursday, May 17, 2018
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference? (limit characters)
2. External Recruitment Military Spouse Preference

This category includes spouses of active duty military members.  To be eligible you:

• Must have been married to your military sponsor prior to reporting to the new duty assignment; AND,

• Must have accompanied your military sponsor on a Permanent Change in Station (PCS) move; AND,

• The position for which you are applying must be within the commuting area of your military sponsor's new permanent duty station.

MSP applies if you are ranked among the "best qualified" for this vacancy, and the list established from this announcement is used to fill the vacancy. 

MSP does not apply, however, when preference would violate statutes or regulations on veterans' preference or nepotism. 

Supporting documentation: You must provide acceptable documentation of your appointment eligibility which includes the following: a copy of PCS orders authorizing the spouse to accompany the service member to a new duty location, and proof of marriage to the service member. 

**NOTE: You will not receive Military Spouse Preference for this announcement if you fail to provide any of the documents mentioned above.

Are you a military spouse eligible for preference under delegated examining procedures?
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3. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan

Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?  If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy

• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and

• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position.

*Note: Under competitive delegated examining, an ICTAP eligible will be considered well-qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90 or higher, not including points for veterans' preference.

Supporting documentation: Federal employees seeking ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.704, by submitting a copy of the following documents with your completed application:A copy of your agency notice; AND,

A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal; AND,

A copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.  Additional information regarding ICTAP eligibility can be found in the OPM Employee's Guide to Career Transition.  For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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Preferences
1. Would you accept a term appointment? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Program Analyst GS-0343-14 position with Department of the Army. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application. (limit characters)
1. Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Program Analyst at the GS-14 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Represent management in defending funding requirements.
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3. Maintain contact with other organizations to ensure compliance with fiscal stewradship. (limit characters)
4. Comply with external policies to address the organization's fiduciary liability.
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5. Evaluate statistical reporting to achieve efficient fiscal stewardship.
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6. Present audit readiness metrics to senior leadership for review. (limit characters)
7. Present evidence to division chiefs to adopt changes in procedural methods.
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8. Ensure statement of assurance documents are completed on time to meet imposed deadlines.
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9. Use qualitative analysis to improve internal controls effectiveness. (limit characters)
10. Conduct data analysis for complex statistical reporting. (limit characters)
11. Reduce information gaps between functional areas to improve trend analysis.
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12. Monitor deadlines to assure reporting requirements are met.
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13. Utilize information management sharing applications to coordinate reporting activities.
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14. Collaborate with senior leadership from other organizations to ensure corrective actions are accurate.
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15. Perform review of organizational conferences and reporting. (limit characters)
16. Use system guidelines to evaluate program compliance.
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17. Provide policy recommendation to enhance program performance.
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18. Analyze data to achieve organization goals.
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19. Establish a framework for risk assessment to promote fiscal stewardship. (limit characters)
20. Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. (limit characters)