Program Analyst Duties
As a Program Analyst at the GS-0343-11/12/13 some of your typical work assignments may include:
GS-11:
- Performs detailed analyses of financial systems and operational practices, recommending process improvements and solutions to resolve complex travel-related problems.
- Researches and evaluates all DoD travel programs (e.g., temporary, permanent, special) to recommend policy simplifications and cost-saving initiatives based on data analysis.
- Participates in the development and implementation of DoD travel policies and regulations, analyzing payment data to identify compliance trends and prevent improper payments.
- Leads special projects and long-term studies on major mission programs by developing detailed plans and evaluation criteria to address complex issues.
- Serves as a program analyst liaison with DoD Components and external federal agencies (GSA, OPM, IRS), representing the DTMO on various committees and working groups to resolve policy issues.
GS-12:
- Conducts broad analyses of financial systems and work processes, developing solutions and new procedures to resolve unusual problems and accommodate changing technology across DoD Components.
- Applies expert knowledge of travel policies to research, evaluate, and develop recommendations for policy simplification, cost-saving initiatives, and the prevention of improper payments.
- Leads complex and sensitive special studies on major mission programs, establishing goals, evaluation criteria, and new techniques to satisfy broad policy and technical requirements.
- Develops and coordinates DoD travel policy, regulations, and financial management requirements with internal and external stakeholders, including OMB, GSA, and Treasury.
- Serves as a key liaison with all DoD Components and external federal agencies, representing the DoD on government-wide committees to negotiate policy consensus and resolve implementation issues.
GS-13:
- Leads highly complex analyses of DoD-wide financial systems and operational practices, developing innovative solutions and establishing new procedures to resolve critical, long-range challenges.
- Serves as a senior subject matter expert, directing research and data analysis to develop, simplify, and implement DoD travel policies that generate significant cost savings and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Directs sensitive, complex, and long-term special studies on major DoD mission programs, independently making decisions and implementing new methods to satisfy broad policy and technical requirements.
- Initiates and directs the development of DoD travel policy, negotiating resolutions with senior officials from OMB, GSA, and Treasury to build consensus on potentially controversial new policies.
- Acts as the senior liaison and primary representative for the DTMO to high-level managers across DoD and external federal agencies, ensuring policies align with statutory requirements and representing DoD interests on government-wide committees.