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This is an Open Title 5 Excepted Service Non-Uniformed Personnel position, open to the Public and Veterans following the MN National Guard Merit Placement plan.
AGENCY: MN Air and Army National Guard
LOCATION: Camp Ripley, MN
SELECTION OFFICAL: Col Cloutier, 320-616-2729
This is an Excepted Service position in the MN National Guard. Membership in the National Guard is not required for employment. Competitive service employees may apply however will be converted to Excepted service if hired.
10/10/2024 to 10/24/2024
$94,652 - $123,043 per year
GS 12
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
No
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
12
No
Yes
No
MN-12574705-24-660
813823300
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
Title 5 Excepted Service, Non-uniformed Position with the Minnesota National Guard,
Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list
A MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYST (COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS), GS-0343-12, 1. Develops Special Military Projects and modifications to Cooperative Agreements, Grants, General Terms &Conditions (GT&C), FS Form 7600s, Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs), support agreements, and grant matters, and related operational and business procedures and processes. Analyzes, organizes a wide range of cooperative agreement management duties from pre-negotiation of cooperative agreement requirements and reimbursements, with applicable Directors/Program Managers, through inception to final approval, and administration through closeout. Plans, organizes, directs, controls and reviews complex long range (5 year agreement plan) Cooperative Agreements and related functions. Using analytical and evaluative methods and techniques, ensures state contracting operations, other required services, resources, and materials are acquired for new and existing cooperative agreement programs and often decides on different or unrelated processes and methods with conflicting data and with several possible courses of action to meet these required objectives. Manages and administers complex or sensitive cooperative agreement issues or problem areas independently that may arise and ensures regulatory and enforcement programs are administered to select appropriate evaluation, measurement, controls, audits, etc., are adhered to by Federal and state agencies. Coordinates with the state's Military Department Resource Manager and National Guard Bureau (NGB) Contracting regarding cooperative agreement support for the state National Guard (NG) mission, and its programs and objectives, by providing evaluation, planning and program analysis expertise to all aspects of the cooperative agreement program. Plans, develops, prepares and coordinates all aspects of support agreements, MOAs, and MOUs associated with Cooperative Agreements.
Develops and negotiates types of positions for reimbursement and level of reimbursements with applicable State Program managers and others within the respective Department of Military Affairs, and in conjunction with the respective State Adjutant General or his representative, implements the Cooperative Agreement Consolidated Personnel Plan, if required and approved by the USPFO. Negotiates support agreements, collaborates with other ARNG, ANG units, and other Federal and non-Federal trading partners such as USAF, USN, USMC, USAR, USA (Active Duty), DIA, DLA, DARPA, GSA, GPO, USDA, NASA, DOE, USCG, and more. (30%) 2. Performs qualitative and quantitative techniques to analyze and measure the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of General Terms &Conditions (GT&C) and Construction Cooperative Agreements, and their related technical programs (examples include ARNG and ANG) Facilities Operations and Maintenance Programs, Security Guard Program, Challenge and StarBase Youth Programs; Full-Time Dining Facility Operations, Aviation Training and Base Operations, Electronic Security Systems Operations and Maintenance, Sustainable Range Program and Telecommunications, Distance Learning, and the ARNG Professional Education Center (PEC) Operations; and ANG Combat Readiness Training Center (CRTC) Base Operating Support, Air Traffic Control Activities, Fire Protection, Natural and Cultural Resources Management, Family Readiness and Support Program; and Homeland Defense initiatives for the ARNG and ANG).
Applies appropriate program evaluation and measurement in order to prepare project papers and staff reports and provides briefings to NGB PARC and other NGB Directorate Staff personnel, Joint Force, and respective state managers to encourage understanding and acceptance (to ensure program compliance) of the Cooperative Agreements Program. (25%). 3. Advises others including Federal staff, and non-Federal recipients to accomplish the program goals. Keeps supervisors and staff informed of administrative issues and developments. Responds to questions and resolves problems for staff. Provides leadership and significantly contributes to adhoc or regular workgroups within the grants management community. Inspects and reconciles Program Manager records during the quarterly Joint Review Program (JRP) and assigns corrective actions as needed. Reconciliation of both federal and state books is required due to the federal and state cost-sharing partnerships. Provides technical authority in the development and review of policy and procedural issuances from the Department, the agency, and Operational Directorates. Reviews and comments on proposed changes in rules or regulations, conducts special studies, and prepares position papers and special reports. Responds to letters, memos, phone calls, e-mails, etc. with non-Federal recipient and Federal staff. (25%).
Performs other duties as assigned.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
EDUCATION: Must have at least 1 year specialized experience or equivalent to the GS11 level or equivalent.
You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.
REMARKS: No PCS available. Position will not be filled until current incumbent vacates. Sensitivity Level 2. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
To view ALL MN National Guard Vacancies, go to: https://minnesotanationalguard.ng.mil/full-time-jobs-in-minnesota
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
The Minnesota Department of Military Affairs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for the position without discrimination for any non-merit reason(s) such as age, race, religion, gender, ethnic origin or non-disqualifying disability. Pre-selection is not only counter-productive to effective recruitment and placement, but also violates Minnesota National Guard Merit Placement principles and will not be tolerated. If you have information or questions regarding this issue, please contact the Equal Employment Manager at 651-282-4472 or 651-282-4078.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Basis for Rating: Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of the following areas of consideration (AOC) based on the Minnesota National Guard Merit Placement Plan:
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
To apply for this position, you MUST submit a complete Application Package which includes:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12574705
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
CONTACTING US: After you have read all the instructions in this vacancy announcement, if you still have questions about this position or the application process, you may contact us at (651) 282-4155.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
To apply for this position, you MUST submit a complete Application Package which includes:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12574705
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
CONTACTING US: After you have read all the instructions in this vacancy announcement, if you still have questions about this position or the application process, you may contact us at (651) 282-4155.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/813823300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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