Management And Program Analyst (Strategic Performance Management Analyst)
Quantico, VA - USA
Job Summary
DCSA seeks a Strategic Performance Management Analyst to serve in the Business Operations team supporting agency-wide priorities through data-driven analysis and process improvement. The selectee will lead projects assess operational gaps develop performance reports and coordinate stakeholders to implement solutions. Ideal candidates have experience managing complex initiatives analyzing qualitative and quantitative data and communicating actionable recommendations.
As a MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYST (STRATEGIC PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT ANALYST) you will be responsible for the following duties:
- Serve in the DCSA Business Operations Office to support agency-wide strategic priorities.
- Analyze operational processes and performance data; generate reports and visual products that promote transparency accountability and informed performance decisions.
- Lead information strategy requirements collection and process-improvement efforts to improve the use and value of organizational data assets.
- Identify and prioritize process gaps system deficiencies and mission requirements; recommend solutions to improve organizational effectiveness.
- Plan and execute complex projects and analyses establishing scope objectives deliverables schedules resources and performance measures.
- Engage stakeholders to validate requirements and implement change; develop reports presentations and communications that convey findings and recommendations.
- Must be a US citizen
- Selective Service Requirement: Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service. For more information
- Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59PM EST will be considered
- This is a Drug Testing designated position
- Position is a (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 1601
- Work Schedule: Full Time
- Overtime: Occasionally
- Tour of Duty: Flexible
- PCS (Permanent Change of Station): Not Authorized
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
- Financial Disclosure: Not Required
- Telework Eligibility: Supervisors may approve situational telework on a case-by-case temporary basis for limited situations.
- If selected the incumbent must obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as indicated in job announcement.
The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Managements (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: i.e. for positions with no IOR: 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 10/12/2026
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 GG- 12 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: Supporting organizational strategy and mission outcomes with complex program analysisprocess-improvement and change-management initiatives; Utilizing information strategy data asset management business capability modeling and process design or redesign methodologies; Planning coordinating and independently executing multiple projects involving requirements collection capability assessments system deficiencies and organizational effectiveness; Analyzing qualitative and quantitative information to develop actionable recommendations while coordinating with internal and external stakeholders; Communicating requirement collection results and recommendations through reports presentationsand other visual products.
Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies:
1.Management Analysis - Conducts research and solves organizational inefficiencies to increase the effectiveness of the organization.
2. Qualitative/Quantitative Analysis - Developing and applying quantitative and qualitative analytic methods to identify collect process and analyze large data sets.
3.Program Management - Designs implements and manages multiple or ongoing programs/projects and directs the related resources personnel and activities.
4. Stakeholder Management - Knowledge of concepts practices and techniques used to identify engage influence and monitor relationships with individuals and groups connected to a work effort; including those actively involved those who exert influence over the process and its results and those who have a vested interest in the outcome (positive or negative).
5.Planning and Evaluating - Organized work sets priorities and determines resource requirements; determines short or long term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
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.
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: 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.
All Defense Intelligence positions under the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) are in the excepted service by specific statue 10 U.S.C. 1601. This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status.
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You may be required to sign a Drug Test Statement of Understanding if you are selected for this position.
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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