Management and Program Analyst

This vacancy is for a GS-0343-13, Management and Program Analyst located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard,MAJOR SYSTEMS PROGRAM MANAGER-CG-SEA-A2 OPC Acquisition in WASHINGTON, District of Columbia.

You will serve as a/an Management and Program Analyst and be responsible for managing new and established projects, programs, and systems. Duties include planning and executing work necessary to achieve program objectives; developing and implementing effective guidance for program functions; and applying sound judgment and initiative to address program requirements and achieve desired outcomes.

Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Planning and coordinating, developing, consolidating, reviewing, and approving programs and budgets to support projects, programs and systems in the assigned program areas. Developing practical, reliable, time sensitive and cost effective recommendations for accomplishing team and individual projects and special tasks.

Evaluating effectiveness of policies and guidance and to assess program direction. Providing progress reports concerning assigned programs to the senior management officials and representatives of other commands and agencies.

To qualify at the GS- 13 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the federal or private sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work.

Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis. NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

Specialized experience may include the following: Responsible for the analysis and synthesis of quantitative and qualitative data and evaluations reflecting performance and progress of projects, identification of materiel weaknesses, making forecasts and projections, and recommending actions as a basis for timely decisions.

Identifies, verifies and assesses causes and methods for resolution of problems or impediments affecting the program. Analyzes and monitors program and resource use to identify actual or potential problems, trends and deficiency situations or areas of imbalance. Serves as a focal point for interagency efforts to formulate and formalize e-business objective plans, programs and policies in areas critical to assessment and evaluation of processes, policies and procedures.

NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level.

Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.