Program Analyst (Title 32)

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a PROGRAM ANALYST (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D1905000 and is part of the IL USPFO, National Guard.

As a PROGRAM ANALYST (TITLE 32), GS-0343-9, you will establish supply discipline as regulatory guidance; standardize supply discipline requirements; and provide responsible personnel with a single listing of supply policy requirements. This is NOT an all-inclusive list of duties. Develop sampling plans and procedures for validating activity accountability and inventory certifications.

Independently evaluate the effectiveness of programs and processes in meeting their established goals and objectives. Develop recommendations to correct deficiencies or suggest program or process improvements for the organization. Develop and administer a system of reviews, management controls, evaluations, and checklists designed to ensure conformance with law and regulations.

Evaluate management effectiveness of property management functions and inform management of their programs. Identify or create metrics and measures progress toward accomplishment of plans, programs, goals, and objectives regarding federal property and supply accountability. Apply statistical analysis techniques to measure progress, efficiency, and trends impacting the readiness of the organization.

Develop cost analysis of financial impact regarding accountability, equipment and supply damage, adequacy of storage, physical security and loss of federal supplies and equipment. Interpret a variety of requirements making independent judgments to determine organizational compliance with applicable regulations, procedures and practices.

Analyze, evaluate, validate, and identify ways to improve the mission, function, and activities of the organization. Recommend corrective action to re-establish and ensure compliance with applicable logistics and physical security regulations and directives. Develop processes, management, administrative, and technical evaluation plans for implementation by supervisors/managers.

Review workload requirements to ascertain areas where procedures can be combined, distributed, or simplified to increase productivity, efficiency, or effectiveness. Recommend internal reporting and status tracking procedures to ensure adequate control in terms of deadlines, progress reports, and follow-up reports. Manage an evaluation program to ensure required actions are tracked and completed.

Analyze evaluation results on both a quantitative and qualitative basis to provide concise and objective information to identify accountability strengths and weaknesses. Provide supervisors with factual, objective assessments of the unit's ability to conduct unit logistics operations and account for federal property. Advise supervisors on the evaluation of basic program policies, regulatory requirements, and follow-up procedures regarding applicable completed evaluation.

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of consideration for this position, Title 32 Excepted Service (32 U.S. Code § 709), will be in the following manner and sequence: The FIRST area of consideration for this position will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG. The SECOND area of consideration will be all current Federal Employees.

The THIRD area of consideration will be all Federal re-employment eligible. The FOURTH area of consideration will be applicants willing to become T32 Dual Status Technicians and gain ILNG membership. The FIFTH area of consideration will be U.S. Citizens. Military Grades : Enlisted, not to exceed rank of WO1. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : GS-09 LEVEL

• MUST possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade, GS-07, in the Federal service in the normal line of progression for the occupation, PROGRAM ANALYST. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: establishing supply discipline as regulatory guidance; developing sampling plans and procedures for validating activity accountability and inventory certifications; developing recommendations to correct deficiencies and suggest program or process improvements for an organization; evaluating unit and organizational effectiveness; coordinating and conducting management studies of organization, staffing, work measurement, methods and procedures; applying statistical analysis techniques to measure progress, efficiency, and trends; and interpreting a variety of requirements making independent judgments to determine organizational compliance. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri. Corps) 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. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted for this occupational series and grade.