Policy and Program Analyst

Summary This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity. The incumbent will be responsible for analysis, development, research, and special studies for matters impacting a diverse portfolio of human resources information technology. Responsibilities include support for correspondence, policy, issuances, congressional and legislative affairs, and strategic planning. Duties Help As a Policy and Program Analyst at the GS-0343-13/14 some of your typical work assignments may include: • Assists, manages, tracks progress, and provides oversight for human resources information technology policy, related issuances, reporting, congressional engagements, and correspondence. • Monitors laws, policies, programs, special interests, and areas of concern regarding human resources information technology policies, programs, and operations. • Develops and updates issuances and policies to establish and maintain compliance and standardization. • Leads and conducts projects and studies requiring analysis and evaluation of program effectiveness. Assesses performance of key initiatives. • Develops strategic communications messaging, channels, activities, and partnerships. • Serves as a focal point for human resources IT inquiries. Requirements Help Conditions of employment • Must be a U.S. citizen • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service • Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply) • Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period • Work Schedule: Full Time • Overtime: Occasionally • Tour of Duty: Flexible • Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt • Financial Disclosure: Not Required • Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible Qualifications You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service: • Assists, manages, tracks progress, and provides oversight for human resources information technology policy, related issuances, reporting, congressional engagements, and correspondence. • Monitors laws, policies, programs, special interests, and areas of concern regarding human resources information technology policies, programs, and operations. • Develops and updates issuances and policies to establish and maintain compliance and standardization. • Leads and conducts projects and studies requiring analysis and evaluation of program effectiveness. Assesses performance of key initiatives. • Develops strategic communications messaging, channels, activities, and partnerships. • Serves as a focal point for human resources IT inquiries. You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service: • Manages, tracks progress, and provides oversight for human resources information technology policy, related issuances, reporting, congressional engagements, and correspondence. • Monitors laws, policies, programs, special interests, and areas of concern regarding human resources information technology policies, programs, and operations. • Develops and updates issuances and policies to establish and maintain compliance and standardization. Supervises and conducts projects and studies requiring analysis and evaluation of program effectiveness. • Assesses performance of key initiatives. • Manages strategic communications messaging, channels, activities, and partnerships. Serves as a focal point for human resources IT inquiries. 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. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional information Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements: Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A Special Hiring Authority for Veterans Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision. NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy. Selective Service Requirement: Please visit for more information. For more information, please visit Re-employed Annuitant: This position Does/Does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level). Expand Hide additional information 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. Benefits Help 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. Review our 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. Apply tot his job