PROGRAM ANALYST

GS-12: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: analyzing program performance data to investigate trends and non-compliance issues, recommend changes or improvements, and develop administrative regulations to facilitate compliance with department programs.

GS-11: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: analyzing program performance data to investigate trends and non-compliance issues, recommend changes or improvements, and develop procedures and guidelines to facilitate compliance with department programs.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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 be responsible for investigating and reporting all accidents and near misses, conducting problem resolution meetings, producing off-yard reports and planning, developing, coordinating, and overseeing problem resolution programs for Code 900.,You will gather, assess, and analyze data to determine the effectiveness of programs within the department.,You will identify trends and indicators of non-compliance or problem areas with established programs and investigate all unplanned events associated with maintenance and repair of Naval Vessels warranting formal reporting.,You will coordinate process improvement programs and investigate instances of negative trends or non-compliance with established programs and identify appropriate courses of action in support of program goals.,You will employ investigative and analytical techniques to gather process performance data needed to evaluate the various departmental programs.,You will collect, review, evaluate, analyze and categorize Quality Performance System (QPS) data, Deficiency reports, Discrepancy Logs, Audit Action records, Rework Reports, and Inspection Verification Reports to support process improvement programs.,You will conduct program compliance surveillance and plan, schedule, and conduct studies to evaluate and recommend ways to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of work operations and programs associated with Quality Analysis (QA).,You will analyze, validate, and identify ways to improve the function and activities associated with QA data collection and make recommendations on appropriate actions to resolve instances of program non-compliance and reverse adverse trends.,You will review, analyze, and evaluate other sources of data as indicators of program performance and compliance, and coordinate continuous process improvement initiatives and department level audit responses.,You will enter data into an organized record keeping/data base system developed and maintained by incumbents of this position and manage record retention associated with unplanned events.,You will assess and analyze data; identify trends; identify and investigate instances of non-compliance with established programs, and make recommendations for the improvements in program performance based on analysis of the QA data.,You will prepare and issue a weekly, quarterly, and yearly assessment report for all established programs and prepare special reports as needed.,You will perform the role of Critique Chairperson who facilitates Critique Investigation and prepares the associated shipyard and off- yard reports and processes them through final distribution.,You will conduct all actions associated with Critiques including assimilating event related materials, developing time lines, Cause Maps, and Process Maps and produce Critique Reports and off- yard reports.,You will facilitate and guide the members of the Critique Team Meeting to ensure thorough Causal Analysis and effective Corrective Actions are developed and temper and control the meeting to stay on course with an objective analysis of the event.,You will coordinate with various Departments to obtain required report concurrence signatures and distribute report and generate Consolidated Action Tracking System (CATS) items for Actions associated with Critique Reports.,You will make information for entry in the Quality Performance System (QPS) associated with the problems identified the Critique Reports and validate completion of corrective actions through monitoring and review of the CATS program.,You will instruct and advise all levels of workers and management in program requirements, acting as an advocate for department programs and implementing policies established by higher levels.,You will establish and maintain liaison with shops, Shop Superintendents, Process Managers, Resources Managers, Engineers, and Codes to ensure effective and efficient coordination and compliance with established program requirements.