PROGRAM ANALYST

Program Analyst

This position is open to current on-board Title 5 and Title 32 employees of the Iowa Army National Guard. Military membership is required. Location : USPFO, Johnston, IA

Responsibilities :

• Develops sampling plans and procedures for validating unit / activity accountability and inventory certifications.
• Independently evaluates the effectiveness of substantive unit programs and processes in meeting their established goals and objectives.
• Analyzes evaluation results on both a quantitative and qualitative basis to provide concise and objective information to identify accountability strengths and weaknesses.
• Develops recommendations to correct deficiencies or suggest program or process improvements for the organization.
• Plans and designs procedures to improve organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
• Evaluates unit and organizational effectiveness.
• Develops and administers a system of reviews, management controls, evaluations, and checklists designed to ensure conformance with law and regulations.
• The employee plans, coordinates, and carries out the successive steps in fact-finding and analysis of issues necessary to complete each phase of assigned projects.
• Collectively evaluates management effectiveness of property management functions and informing management of their programs.
• Coordinates and / or conducts management studies of organization, staffing, work measurement, methods, or procedures.
• Incumbent reviews administrative audits, Financial Liability Investigation for Property Loss (FLIPL) reports, and Command Supply Discipline Program (CSDP) review reports to determine accountability trends to develop scope of review and recommendations to improve accountability processes and corrective actions.
• Applies statistical analysis techniques to measure progress, efficiency, and trends impacting the effectiveness of the organization to meet the organizational goals and objectives.
• Performs 100% inventories of unit / activity equipment and supplies and analyzes requisition data to determine causes of any discrepancies.
• Develops cost analysis of financial impact regarding accountability, equipment and supply damage, adequacy of storage, physical security and loss of federal supplies and equipment.
• Interprets a variety of requirements making independent judgments to determine organizational compliance with applicable regulations, procedures and practices.
• Provides USPFO, DCSLOG / G4, Command Staff, unit / activity commanders, with factual, objective assessments of the unit's ability to conduct unit logistics operations and account for federal property.
• Analyzes, evaluates, validates, and identifies ways to improve the mission, function, and activities of the organization.
• Provides USPFO, DCSLOG / G4, Command Staff, unit / activity commanders, with information needed for effective direction of programs to include reports identifying limiting factors, program management opportunities, and availability of equipment on hand.
• Advises the USPFO, DCSLOG / G4, Command Staff, unit / activity commanders, activity managers on the evaluation of basic program policies, regulatory requirements, and follow-up procedures regarding applicable completed evaluation.
• Recommends corrective action to re-establish and ensure unit / activity compliance, with applicable logistics and physical security regulations and directives, with a specified suspense date.
• Develops processes, management, administrative, and technical evaluation plans for implementation by supervisors / managers.
• Notes deficiencies, identifies necessary resources, and recommends corrective action.
• Reviews workload requirements to ascertain areas where procedures can be combined, distributed, or simplified to increase productivity, efficiency, or effectiveness and is able to utilize centralized planning and decentralized execution of mission objectives.
• Recommends internal reporting and status tracking procedures to ensure adequate control in terms of deadlines, progress reports, and follow-up reports.
• Manages the evaluation program to ensure required actions are tracked and completed.
• During the assessment, the examiner reviews and ensures ground safety, fire prevention and security standards are being followed. Makes recommendations, reviews responses and ensures that corrective actions are performed.
• Responsible for on the spot corrective assistance and guidance to unit / activity personnel during the conduct of the evaluation / review.
• Coordinates with other logistics sections within the USPFO and Joint Force Headquarters to resolve technical problems concerning supply and equipment authorizations and accountability.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements :

Conditions of Employment :

National Guard Membership is required : This is an excepted position that requires military membership in a compatible military assignment in the Iowa Army National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of this excepted position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.

Application Materials must be received by 12 / 22 / 2025. Failure to provide complete information may result in your not receiving consideration for this position. Please refer to the Qualifications and Evaluations Section of this Announcement to understand the qualification requirements, and the How to Apply Section for detailed instruction on applying.

Security Clearance Requirement : Employment is subject to attaining and maintaining a clearance as required by this position. If the selectee does not possess the applicable security clearance when hired, application must be made within 30 days of the start date. Failure to make application for the required security clearance will result in termination of employment. Failure to complete prescribed courses may be cause for reassignment or termination of FTS.

Military Rank Requirements :

Qualifications :

In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Applicants who do not fully address the minimum / specialized experience needed for the position in their resume will not be referred for consideration.

Minimum Requirements : Experience developing, analyzing, evaluating, advising, or improving the effectiveness of work methods and procedures, organizations, manpower utilization, distribution of work assignments, management controls, and similar functions of management.

Specialized Experience Requirements : GS-0343-9 : Must have experience in the following :

Education Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience - master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related

To receive credit for education, you must provide college transcripts to support your educational claims.

Additional Information :

Enlistment Cash Bonuses : Acceptance of a technician position may affect any bonus and / or educational assistance that may be applicable. Please contact your Education Office prior to accepting a position with the Iowa Army National Guard. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

If you are a male applicant born after 12 / 31 / 1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.