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.
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