Lead Program Analyst
Fort Belvoir, VA - USA
Job Summary
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- Represents DLA Transformation (DT) as the expert for enterprise guidance program areas planning coordinating and executing assignments involving policy management forms management (Cont on Next)
- (Cont) and the plain language program and serving as the lead for all assigned guidance key program events.
- Establishes maintains and chairs an enterprise governance body that directs oversees and improves the effectiveness and efficiency of guidance programs; (Cont on Next)
- (Cont) drafts the governance charter and conducts regular meetings to align enterprise stakeholders.
- Manages and oversees all elements of the enterprise policy lifecycle (development staffing publication implementation tracking and compliance auditing); (Cont on Next)
- (Cont) develops standard supporting tools including templates writing standards checklists process documents and forms.
- Proactively identifies and implements solutions to eliminate or reduce significant bottlenecks and barriers to existing processes applying quantitative and qualitative analysis (Cont on Next)
- (Cont) critical thinking problem-solving and cost-reduction techniques to improve business practices.
- As the Guidance Team Lead ensures team work is carried out by directing and supporting a team of GS-11 through GS-14 personnel rotational members and contractors; articulates assignments milestones deadlines and parameters of viable solutions.
- Coaches mentors and facilitates consensus building among team members; mediates comments questions and concerns by clarifying enterprise guidance goals and objectives; and provides or arranges for administrative and technical training.
- Ensures the organizations strategic plan mission vision and values are communicated to the team and integrated into strategies work plans and products; maintains (Cont on Next)
- (Cont) official program and administrative reference materials project files and background documentation.
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Tour of Duty: Flexible
- Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive with Secret Access
- Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
- Selective Service Requirement: Males born aftermust be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
- Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
- Bargaining Unit Status: No
- Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See for more information.
To qualify for a Lead Program Analyst your resume and supporting documentation must support:
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-14 level applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only) time-after-competitive appointment minimum qualifications and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes:
- Directing the full lifecycle of organizational policies from initial development and publication to implementation and compliance auditing.
- Experience leading cross-functional Integrated Process Teams (IPTs) managing workloads and coaching staff to execute strategic initiatives.
- Experience applying quantitative and qualitative analysis to reengineer business processes resolve bottlenecks and develop strategic improvement plans
- Managing enterprise-level guidance programs (e.g. policy or forms) and leading governance bodies to evaluate program effectiveness.
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.
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).
For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: for Veterans is available at: As of 23 December 2016 Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement.
Drug-Free Workplace Policy
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment reasonable suspicion post-accident and random drug testing.
Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e. start date). The selectees 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.
The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana cocaine opiates heroin phencyclidine amphetamines methamphetamines fentanyl norfentanyl methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA) and opioids.
ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law Marijuana is illegal.
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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.
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.
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.
Required Experience:
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About Company
The Defense Logistics Agency is a combat support agency in the United States Department of Defense, with more than 26,000 civilian and military personnel throughout the world.