Summary This position is located in the Office of the Department of Defense (DoD) Office of Inspector General (OIG), Deputy Inspector General (DIG) for Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO). The Office of DIG-OCO supports the oversight mission of OIG for designated OCOs. The incumbent serves as a Program Analyst within the Strategic Communications and Outreach directorate and is responsible for matters of interest to members of Congress, the Secretary of Defense, the IG, and interagency leaders. Responsibilities Leads the development and production of reports for designated OCOs and conducts research and analysis of critical, high-level issues and topics. Develops recommendations based on analyses of complex OCO related issues and authors and coordinates reports and support with client activity. Serves as a subject matter authority with the expertise to formulate, draft, merge ideas, concepts, and materials to write/edit reports. Collaborates with cross-functional teams for project planning and scheduling in support of the report production cycle. Chairs internal meetings and participates in external working groups and integrated program teams and conducts expert level research, analysis, counsel, guidance and provides recommendations. Recommend corrective action following assessment and develop plans for monitoring action implementation. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Time in Grade: For entry at the GS-14 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-13 or equivalent or higher grade in the Federal Service. Specialized Experience: For entry at the GS-14 level you must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the next lower grade level of GS-13 or at an equivalent level. Specialized experience is defined as the ability to: Lead teams performing research, analysis, and management of DoD programs, functions, and operations. Develop and execute project plans. Gather and analyze data to support planning group activities. Develop recommendations and corrective actions. Work with clients, project stakeholders, and participants to improve process efficiencies and effectiveness as it relates the mission. You must meet the minimum qualification requirements as stated in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-prof.asp. 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) is qualifying. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience. Qualification and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Applicants who have held a non-temporary General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must meet the time-in-grade restriction. Education Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. Additional Information If you have not previously completed a probationary period with the Federal government in a similar position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 calendar days of the initial issue date of the referral list. Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination. PCS costs (moving expenses) will not be paid. Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives will not be authorized by the hiring official. For more information on veterans' preference click here. Retired/Retiring Veterans: Please be aware that there is a 180-Day Restriction on Department of Defense (DoD) Employment of Military Retirees. A retired member of the Armed Forces may not be appointed to a civilian position in the DoD within 180 days after retirement unless the agency requests and is granted a waiver; the position is authorized special pay under 5 U.S.C. 3505; or a state of national emergency exists. The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants issued March 18, 2004, will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. Position(s) may be filled by displaced Department of Defense (DoD) employees through the DOD Priority Placement Program. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligible candidates will receive priority consideration at the full performance level only. You may submit a cover letter which will be forwarded to the selecting official with your resume. Your cover letter will not be used to verify your qualifications or eligibility. PPP Application Based Preference Eligible (Military Reserve and National Guard technicians, Military Reserve and National Guard technicians receiving disability retirement, and Retained Grade employees) will receive priority consideration at the full performance level only. Resume: DO NOT include the following information: Classified or government sensitive information; social security number; photos of yourself; personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.; or encrypted and digitally signed documents. Read more about what you should leave out of your resume at USAJOBS. All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-4434 for assistance.