MANAGEMENT ANALYST

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a Management Analyst (CIF Supervisor), Position Description Number D1913000 and is part of the USPFO Supply & Services Division (S &S) Central Issue Facility of the Vermont Army National Guard.

Duties

The purpose of the position is to serve as a management analyst in the USPFO and direct Central Issue Facility (CIF) stock record operations using the Standard Army Management Information System software and locally devised management programs IAW law and regulations. Provides management analysis regarding logistical and/or fiscal accountability for the equipment and resources assigned to the USPFO and CIF and performs a variety of review assignments involved in developing, analyzing, evaluating, and/or in providing management assessments. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Reviews organizational information regarding inventory management, storage management, equipment coordination fiscal and supply management utilizing inspection reports, applicable Department of Army (DA) regulations, and activity mission statements to identify tentative sub-objectives or firm objectives regarding stock record operations. 2. Performs management studies of organization's auditable entity to identify potential problems such as reviewing operating procedures and management practices of the activity. Prepares audit lead sheets to identify potential weaknesses in internal controls. 3. Conducts troubleshooting and management studies to ascertain the need for changes in existing management systems or methods of operation such as work processes, functional responsibility, operating techniques, organizational structure and other factors effecting the efficient and economical use of available resources. 4. Assignments involve several specialized areas of management such as organizational analysis, work methods and standards, procedure analysis, and management statistics. 5. Participates in providing management consulting services on all aspects of improving management operations for the state. 6. Provides liaison assistance, as required, to external organizations with responsibility for coordinating their activities with the USPFO. Performs follow-up assignments on agreed upon review findings, recommendations, and monetary benefits made during previous audits engagements. Reports to the Supervisor on the status of corrective actions taken by functional activities. 7. Accomplishes management studies by applying best business practices and basic audit techniques to gather, document, and summarize data. Prepares working papers and files to document management studies. 8. Prepares management studies which present findings identifying causative situations and recommending corrective action. Conducts or participates in the discussion of findings with activity personnel. Makes necessary adjustments based on this discussion. 9. Responsible for the work of assigned personnel. Performs the supervisory and managerial responsibilities. Assigns work to functional staff members in accordance with established organization mission and functions, workload fluctuations and personnel availability. Defines and interprets governing policies, procedures and regulations. Provides financial advice and renders decisions on major problems. Reviews operating procedures and policies with respect to the desired performance objectives of management. Advises management of operating areas at risk of not achieving desired performance and recommends corrective actions. Develops or directs the development of new or changed internal operating procedures and instructions. Assigns and reviews work daily, weekly or monthly; ensures production and accuracy requirements are met; approves leave; and recommends performance standards and ratings. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjust short-term priorities and prepare schedules for completion of work. Assigns duties to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments and capabilities of employees. Advises, counsels or instructs the employees on both work and administrative matters. Interviews candidates for vacant positions and recommends appointments, promotions, or reassignments to such positions. Hears and resolves complaints from employees referring group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher-level supervisor or manager. Effects minor disciplinary measures--such as warnings and reprimands--and recommends other actions in more serious cases. Identifies developmental and training needs of employees, providing for or arranging for needed development and training. Finds ways to improve production and increase the quality of the work directed and also develops performance measures. PERFORMS OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.

Qualifications

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is a Title 32 excepted service position that requires membership in the National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Vermont Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact 1-800-GO-GUARD or visit NATIONALGUARD.COM/VT prior to applying for this position. OPEN AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: AREA 1, 2,3 Area I: All current On-board Permanent and Indefinite Dual Status 32 and Title 5 (Competitive and Excepted) Technicians (Tenure: 1-Career, 2-Conditional, 3-Indefinite) - Only those Vermont National Guard members who are in permanent or indefinite technician status as a result of being competitively hired within that National Guard component applying for a position within the component which they are currently employed. Area II: All Members of the Vermont Army National Guard. Area III: Currently assigned service members in other branches of the military outside of the VTNG, to include those assigned to Active Duty, Reserve or other state's National Guard. Military Grades: Enlisted: SSG/E6 through MSG/E8 Minimum Qualification Requirements: Experience, education, or training in administrative, professional, investigative, technical, or other responsible work which demonstrates analytical ability and a practical and theoretical knowledge of the functions, processes, and principles of management. Knowledge of the National Guard organizational structures, functions, procedures, and techniques. Experience using computer and automation systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 1-year specialized experience, education, or training equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Experience, education, or training which has provided application of practices, theories, techniques, and methods of management. Experience analyzing, interpreting, and developing policies and procedures of local management. Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel. Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated based on duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience, training, and education must show possessi