Program Analyst

This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity. Defense Travel Management Office (DTMO). The DTMO mission is to serve as the single focal point for commercial travel within the Department of Defense. Establish strategic direction, set policy, and centrally manage commercial travel programs and station/housing allowances.

As a Program Analyst at the GS-0343-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Planning and conducting analyses in broad areas covering work processes, operational practices, needs, and making recommendations related to implement new standard travel processes across the DoD. Participating in the development of DoD travel policy, regulations, procedures, and related documents pertaining to permanent duty, temporary duty, evacuation, medical and leave travel for active and reserve Service members, reviewing and evaluating travel allowances and travel pay policies to determine their effectiveness and consistency throughout DoD. Serving as a project leader responsible for accomplishing sensitive or long-term special studies, making recommendations for changes in policy issuances and implementing instructions based on these studies. Participating in the development, and coordination of DoD travel policy with external entities outside of DoD; including travel and transportation polices, and related financial management policies, reporting requirements, and automated system functional requirements. Serving as a liaison or representative on behalf of the Defense Travel Management Office (DTMO)and all DoD components, as well as other Federal Agencies to ensure travel policy and procedures are developed for the DoD agree with statutory and regulatory requirements. Representing the DTMO on work groups comprised of member from DoD comptroller, personnel and readiness and transportation organizations, as well the Per Diem, Travel, and Transportation Allowance Committee (PDTATAC) to resolve system implementation issues.

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.