Applications Analyst : Mid-Level

Duties * Exercises substantial knowledge of Army processes, doctrine, and equipment with an emphasis on communications systems. * Initiates, manages, and tracks proposed and projected TDA structure and equipment changes in a forward deployed Army command resulting from force modernization and equipment change initiatives. * Coordination involves activities outside V Corps, such as DOD, HQDA, USAREUR-AF, AMC, TRADOC agencies, commercial activities and others to coordinate a variety of force integration functions relating to equipment fielding and training. * Performs both short term and long-range fielding analyses and tracks new systems introduction and fielding. * Identifies capability gaps associated with Joint and Army operational requirements through analysis of policies, and provides expedient solutions through the development of MEELs, ONS, and Joint Urgent Operational Needs Statements (JUONS). Requirements Conditions of Employment * Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. * Must be able to obtain and maintain a Tier 3 (NCS/SECRET) background investigation. * Must be able to work extended and/or other than normal duty hours, including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime to the extent determined by the supervisor. * Must be able perform a Temporary Change of Station (TCS) for not less than 6 months, but no more than 30 months. * Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state-issued driver's license. * Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Forces Certificate of License. * Must be able to work under austere living conditions, as well as share accommodation under field conditions (containers, tents and/or barracks). * Must be able to perform business related travel up to 60% of the time. * Must be able to receive inoculations IAW DoD requirements for travel to specific countries. * Must be able to travel using military transportation or non-commercial means of travel. * IAW DoD Policy, must be able to obtain and maintain a no-fee Special Issuance Passport (SIP) and associated visa while assigned to a Federal civilian position in an area requiring a passport and associated visa. Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. * 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
* Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
* Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
* Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange Agreement
* Executive Order (E.O.) 12721
* Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
* Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
* Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer
* Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement Eligible
* People with Disabilities, Schedule A
* Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
* Reinstatement In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document . Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes [Conduct manpower studies, workload analysis, functional and task analysis; Initiate, manage and track proposed and projected TDA structure and equipment changes; Develop and implement new directives and procedures regarding modification, realignment and reorganization; Develop plans to acquire, receive, store, transfer, issue, maintain and dispose of equipment. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11) You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: * Information Management
* Manages and Organizes Information
* Manages Resources
* Oral Communication Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11). Education 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. Additional information * Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. * You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. * One year probationary period may be required. * Direct deposit of pay is required. * Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. * If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. * This is a(n) Manpower and Force Management Career Field 26 position. * You may claim military spouse preference (MSP). * If a MSP applicant is determined best qualified and selected, placement must be at the full performance level for priority consideration. * Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. * Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. * This is a TERM appointment. It is time-limited and may be extended beyond six (6) years, up to eight (8) years. This position may be non-competitively converted to career-conditional or career appointments under specific conditions. * A Term Appointment does not offer career or career-conditional status in the competitive service. * Permanent employees of another agency may be required to take a 3 day break in service. * Permanent federal employees are not guaranteed return back to their permanent position after being placed in the time-limited position. Relocation Incentive MAY be authorized. * Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. * 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 window Learn 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. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. You may claim Military Spouse preference. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) applicants will receive preference consideration and will be placed (if selected) at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined best qualified, up to and including the full performance level. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website . * 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 window Learn 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 in