PROGRAM ANALYST OFFICER
Company
Department of Defense - Defense Human Resources Activity
Location
Alexandria, Virginia
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity. The incumbent serves as the Program Analyst Officer and will perform a broad range of duties related to supervising, planning, executing, guiding, implementing, and providing technical support for suicide prevention and response: crisis response, postvention, training, transition, evaluation and response programs and operations.
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Duties
As a PROGRAM ANALYST OFFICER at the GS-0343-15 some of your typical work assignments may include:
Serves as the Defense Suicide Prevention Office (DSPO) lead for suicide prevention and response strategic initiatives and policy including leading working groups, task forces and ad hoc groups to address these issues in the military at the national, federal, state and DoD levels.
Determines program goals and develops internal policies, directives, plans, and procedures for implementation and compliance ensuring suicide prevention and response is fully integrated into DSPO's strategic plans, the Defense Strategy for Prevention of Suicide and other relevant strategies and business plans.
Provides advice and guidance to the DSPO Director and Leadership Team, the Military Departments/Services and/or other Program Leads within the Department of Defense on suicide prevention: crisis response, postvention, training, transition, evaluation and response programs and operations.
Leads special projects, drafts reports, and conducts briefings on a variety of suicide prevention and response topics to advance excellence in policy publication, crisis response, postvention training, transition, education, and respond to congressional legislation, leadership directives, and emerging needs within the DoD enterprise.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
Must be a U.S. citizen
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service http://www.sss.gov
Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
Work Schedule: Full time
Overtime: Occasionally
Tour of Duty: Flexible
Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
Financial Disclosure: Not Required
Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible per the agency's policy.
Qualifications
You may qualify at the GS-15 grade level, if you fulfill the following qualifications:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service:
Serving on groups and committees and maintaining liaison with, and presenting briefings to, senior military leaders.
Developing recommendations regarding suicide prevention response, training, evaluation, and crisis response.
Developing or overseeing initiatives and resources/information dissemination for a DOD or Agency's personnel support program (e.g., suicide prevention, postvention, resilience, transition assistance, or family support).
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.
Education
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
Additional information
Re-employed Annuitant: This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF?ver=LQ7feWw-8-5DI2tceUpmgA%3d%3d
All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs (ICTAP eligibility): This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/
Military Spouse Preference: If you are entitled to military spouse preference, in order to receive this preference you must choose the spousal eligibility in your application package referencing MSP Military Spouse Preference. Your preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. If you are claiming military spouse preference and qualified for the position, your name will be placed below preference eligible veteran candidates and above non-preference candidates on a list sent to the hiring manager for employment consideration. To claim Military Spouse Preference (MSP) please complete the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist, save the document and attach it to your application package.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the "Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP)" eligibility. If you are claiming RGP and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant. Information and required documentation for claiming MSP may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below. To be eligible as a RGP, you must submit the following supporting documents with your application package: a signed Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 (whs.mil)); a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) effecting the placement in retained grade status; or a copy of the notification letter you received regarding the RIF or classification downgrade.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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 windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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05/01/2026
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