Defense Logistics Agency

Defense Logistics Agency

Program Analyst

New Cumberland, PA +7 locations
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Telework Eligible

    Yes

    Major Duties

    • Serves as project/program analyst and advisor for data systems, Enterprise projects, initiatives and programs that require centralized oversight.
    • Develops effective, efficient, and innovative data sharing solutions to meet functional and operational requirements.
    • Performs extensive coordination with logistics and systems experts in order to define issues and problems in areas where useful precedence does not exist
    • Serves as an advisor with regard to achieving optimum effective utilization of standard data processing systems and programs.
    • Plans, directs and coordinates accomplishment of new data initiatives, projects and programs ensuring priorities are established and milestone schedules are coordinated and published to reflect agreed priorities.
    • Advises on major and controversial matters having impact on logistics and information systems management.
    • Works with technical representatives and staff members of DLA, the military services, civil agencies, foreign governments and Government contractors for requirements definition, design, development, testing and implementation phases.
    • Develops test plans and user procedures. Performs functional tests prior to implementing modifications of on-line systems, applications and Enterprise Dashboards.

    Qualification Summary

    To qualify for a Program Analyst, your resume and supporting documents must support: A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-11 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: GS-11 - Provides advice on the impacts, risks and risk mitigation of software development decision, plans, functional designs and specifications; Prepares functional test plans and test data. Develops a portion of the overall test plan. Coordinates with other AIS project personnel and computer specialists in developing data and executing a comprehensive test plan and data covering all levels of testing. GS-12 - Identifies and documents application and system problems and works with the programmer and/or contractor personnel to insure the expeditious implementation and testing of problems and tests corrections to insure discrepancies are resolved; Designs, develops and maintains appropriate portions of operating manuals/procedures prescribing uniform procedures required for the implementation and operation of a new or revised AIS. B. Education: Applicants may not qualify for this position based on education in lieu of specialized experience. 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.

  • Compensation
    $74,867-$131,826 per year
  • Industry
    Government Relations
  • Locations
    Battle Creek, MI • Wright-Patterson AFB, OH • Whitehall, OH • New Cumberland, PA • Philadelphia, PA • Hill Afb, UT • Richmond, VA • Fort Belvoir, VA
  • Fun Fact
    Working for the Defense Logistics Agency means being part of the largest logistics agency in the Department of Defense. Our 25,000 employees are dedicated to providing essential services to military and federal organizations.
  • About Us

    The Nation's Logistics Combat Support Agency, responsible for delivering agile, adaptive, and resilient logistics support across the continuum of conflict.