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To qualify for a Management and Program Analyst (Awards), your resume and supporting documentation 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-13 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 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: Handling award nominations and evaluating justifications for awards. Reviewing program policies and recommending program changes. Develop and deliver briefings, project papers, status/staff reports and correspondence to managers to foster understanding of an awards program. Provides guidance to senior leadership as well as numerous field activity awards administrators regarding regulatory requirements and program precedents. 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.
Serves as the Agency’s Awards Program Manager with responsibility for the development, administration, coordination, and implementation of the DLA Agency-Wide Awards Program.
Analyzes existing policies and procedures, originates and revises policies and procedures, performs program evaluation, and provides expert advice in the solution of complex problems.
Strategically anticipates program challenges, identifies applicable program, policy, and procedural areas of concern, and develops solutions to best support the Agency's strategic planning efforts.
Assures award nominations are technically sufficient and evaluates justifications to determine if achievements/nominations meet award criteria.
Manages the cradle-to-grave execution of the Agency’s Annual Employee Recognition Ceremony, the Annual DLA Hall of Fame Ceremony, as well as other high level award ceremonies.
Recommends and implements program changes to ensure program integrity, organizational alignment, culture, and leadership intent.