Epic analyst Jobs in Pueblo, CO

POSITION SUMMARY

The incumbent serves as a Program Analyst and advisor to management regarding the planning, implementing, and coordinating a variety of analysis, and evaluation of assigned programs. As such, the incumbent is involved in the development of long-range program plans, goals, objectives, and milestones to accomplish and evaluate the cost-effectiveness of program operations. Develops program estimates, to include transition of funds, and management of program budget execution. Provides guidance on alternatives and resolutions to complex problems. Plans, evaluates, coordinates, and integrates activities with other staff elements and functions. POSITION DUTIES

This position is located in Peterson SFB, Colorado Springs, Colorado and is with the United States Space Command (USSPACECOM) J26. The billet is considered critical to USD(I), DIA, and USSPACECOM efforts to the establish the USSPACECOM J2’s initial capability in critical intelligence functions and tasks. The current interim HQs for USSPACECOM is Peterson, SFB, Colorado Springs, Colorado. It's currently projected that DIA employees will serve four years or more in Colorado Springs. In January 2021, the Secretary of the U.S. Air Force announced Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, Alabama as the preferred location for USSPACECOM HQs pending a final basing decision in the Spring of 2023. This position is responsible for performing the following duties :

Conducts or participates in complex cost comparison / benefit studies of current or projected programs; develops lifecycle cost analyses of programs and / or other projects and actions based on existing or forecasted problems, capabilities, needs, opportunities, or other areas requiring resolutions and the development of new or substantially modified business operations. Plans, evaluates, coordinates, and integrates activities with other organizational elements and functions.

Conducts detailed analyses of complex functions and processes. Defines critical issues / problems, collects data from various sources, assesses data, and determines the most effective and efficient method and approach to meet management needs and / or requirements. Utilizes various analytical tools to measure and evaluate data. Interprets results from study and develops statistical and narrative reports, graphs, and charts to justify changes and / or recommendations.

Prepares detailed program plans, budgets, and schedules for assigned programs and / or participates with management in fiscal planning. Provides support and advice on reprogramming of funds and funding levels due to changes in workload and / or mission. Recommends procedures for preparing, documenting, validating, and presenting resource requirements to higher authority. - Researches and investigates new or improved business and management operations for application to Agency programs.

Plans and advises management on implementation of new ideas, procedures, processes, methods, or approaches of continuous improvement initiatives. Serves as a representative on working groups to plan and develop internal strategies to address program issues and concerns.

Performs other duties as assigned. ASSESSMENT FACTORS

1. Engages the client on routine to complex issues to ensure their needs and those of the organization are met

2. Presents a positive, professional image of the office to all clients, colleagues, and leadership in spoken and written complex communications

3. Identifies and works to eliminate conditions that impede within-team and across-team collaboration and knowledge sharing

4. Applies sound performance data to determine the appropriate IT solutions, processes, or innovation to meet the Agency, Command, or IC mission needs.

5. Determines the appropriate strategy for planning, developing, implementing, operationalizing, and / or maintaining the current and future IT systems to support mission requirements. HIGHLY DESIRED SKILLS

1. Ability to focus on an organization's knowledge assets, people processes, use / interaction with technology solutions and in fostering a culture of sharing.

2. (U) Coordinate the development of KM policy, terms of reference and TTPs.

3. (U) Oversee organizing the Directorate's knowledge content including network presence and discoverability. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED

Applications must be received by MIDNIGHT (Eastern Time) on the closing date of the announcement. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

EVALUATION

DIA will evaluate your online application to ensure it demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, work experience, and any mandatory education, certification, and / or license requirements, to successfully perform the duties of the advertised position. Failure to respond to the position-related assessment factors or to provide clear examples of claimed experience levels will preclude further consideration of your application.

Applicants must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies / knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position at the advertised grade. Such experience is typically in or directly related to the work of the position to be filled.

ASSESSMENT FACTOR RESPONSES

For each of the following position-related assessment factors use the drop-down menu to select a response from the choices below (A-E) that best describes your highest level of training and / or experience in performing the task. Responses must be substantiated in your application.

A - Lacks education, training or experience in performing this task

B - Has education / training in performing task, not yet performed on job

C - Performed this task on the job while monitored by supervisor or manager

D - Independently performed this task with minimal supervision or oversight

E - Supervised performance / trained others / consulted as expert for this task

HIGHLY DESIRED ASSESSMENT FACTOR RESPONSES

Although not required, applicants are highly encouraged to submit responses to the highly desired assessment factors. DIA uses these factors to help identify and differentiate the best qualified applicants for the position.

For each of the preceding highly desired assessment factors (optional) select "Yes" or "No" from the drop-down menu as your response. Ensure your affirmative responses are supported in the appropriate section of your application.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE

DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veteran’s Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement.

FOREIGN AREA TOURS OF DUTY ELIGIBILITY

DIA employees applying for a position in a foreign area must be eligible for assignment to or within the foreign area as noted in DIAI 1404.008, “Foreign Area Tours of Duty.” Employees currently assigned to a foreign area are ineligible for consideration if selection will cause them to exceed the time limitation for foreign area service or, conversely, the employee will not satisfactorily complete their period of obligated service within 6 months of the closing date of this announcement. More than one permanent change of station move within a 12-month period is not considered to be in the interest of the government for the purposes of relocation at Government expense.

DUTY AT OTHER LOCATIONS

May be required to perform duty at other operating locations.

DEPLOYMENT / MOBILITY STATEMENT

All DIA employees are subject to world-wide deployment to crisis situations and are subject to geographic relocation in accordance with agency guidelines.

SHIFT WORK

Availability for shift work, extended hours, and travel may be required for this position.

RELOCATION COSTS

Relocation expenses in connection with a permanent change of station may be authorized in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations and at agency discretion.