Strategic Planning Analyst

Job summary

See below for important information regarding this job. Position will be filled at any of the locations listed below. Site specific salary information as follows: Battle Creek, MI: $124,531- $161,889 Columbus, OH: $129,946- $168,929 Dayton, OH: $129,169 - $167,919 Fort Belvoir, VA: $142,488- $185,234 New Cumberland, PA: $142,488- $185,234 Ogden, UT: $124,531- $161,889 Philadelphia, PA: $137,222- $178,388 Richmond, VA: $130,084- $169,108

Major duties

Serves as a program manager within the Analytics and AI Center of Excellence (AIA COE). Develops and manages strategic plans, policies, and long-range objectives that align data, analytics, and AI efforts with the DLA Strategic Plan and the Director’s priorities. Conducts organizational and program analyses to evaluate effectiveness, resource alignment, and performance outcomes of enterprise analytics and AI programs Recommends changes to policy, structure, and business processes to optimize data-driven operations and strengthen DLA’s analytics capabilities. Leads strategic planning activities that connect analytics and AI initiatives to measurable mission outcomes, performance metrics, and resource utilization. Serves as an advisor to senior leaders on contracting, budgeting, integrating analytics, AI governance, and data management frameworks across the enterprise. Facilitates collaboration between internal and external stakeholders, including data, AI, and digital modernization partners, to advance DLA’s analytics and AI mission.

Qualification

To qualify for a Strategic Planning Analyst, your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-14 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Conducting and managing complex analytical studies that impact agency objectives Developing, analyzing, and improving management practices, systems and procedures Developing detailed plans, goals, and objectives for long-range plans including contracting and budgeting Coordinating cross-functional projects involving data governance, analytics innovation, or AI-enabled capabilities to support enterprise mission outcomes.- Leading initiatives that drive innovation, transformation, and cultural adoption of data and AI practices. 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.

Evaluations

The assessments for this job will measure the following Competencies: Accountability Conflict Management Customer Service Developing Others Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Interpersonal Skills Problem Solving Resilience Strategic Thinking Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation may be completed and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. The rating you receive is based on your responses to the assessment questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the competencies required for this position. If your resume and/or supporting documentation is reviewed and a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.