DLA Information Operations J6 (DOD)
Strategic Planning Analyst
DLA Information Operations J6 (DOD), Battle Creek, Michigan, United States, 49014
Overview
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
Overview
Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 10/29/2025 to 11/07/2025
Salary: $124,531 to $185,234 per year See Summary Section for more salary information.
Duties / Responsibilities
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.
Requirements Conditions of employment
Must be a U.S. citizen
Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive
Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Bargaining Unit Status: Yes
This position and any future selections from this announcement may be used to fill various shifts located within DLA Information Operations (J6) locations.
Qualifications 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. 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.
Additional information For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to the agency website. Reemployed Annuitants information and Veterans information are provided as general guidance within this description. The DoD DoD policy on CBD and related assessments applies.
How to Apply Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The process is as follows:
To begin the application process, click the Apply Online button.
Answer the questions and attach all necessary supporting documentation. Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on 11/07/2025.
After submitting your online application, you will be notified whether you are required to take additional online assessments through USA Hire. If invited, you will receive the URL by email ahead of the assessment and should check spam/junk folders.
If you are asked to take USA Hire assessments, you will be presented with a URL to access the system. Review all instructions prior to beginning assessments. Computer System Requirements are provided in the application process.
Note: Set aside at least 3 hours to take these assessments; most applicants complete them in less time. If you need to stop, you can reuse the URL sent to you via email.
You may update your application documents and some questions related to your personal information during the open period. To verify status, log into your USAJOBS account and use the Track feature.
Agency contact information Kezia Evans
Phone: 445-737-2839
Email: Kezia.Evans@dla.mil
Address: DLA Information Operations J6, 8725 John J Kingman Rd, Ft Belvoir, VA 22060-6221, US
Next steps If you meet the minimum qualifications, you may receive instructions on accessing the USA Hire CBA system. Assessments must be completed within 48 hours following the close unless Reasonable Accommodation is requested. You will be notified of the outcome and next steps.
Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits information varies by position and schedule. Please consult the hiring agency for details.
How you will be evaluated: You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Competencies include Accountability, Conflict Management, Customer Service, Developing Others, Flexibility, Influencing/Negotiating, Interpersonal Skills, Problem Solving, Resilience, and Strategic Thinking.
Required documents
Your Resume listing work schedule, hours per week, dates of employment and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted, the last is reviewed. Include formatting-free resume (PDF recommended).
Applicable documents to support eligibility for which you are applying.
If requesting reasonable accommodation for USA Hire assessments, submit documentation including Reasonable Accommodation Request Form.
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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
Overview
Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 10/29/2025 to 11/07/2025
Salary: $124,531 to $185,234 per year See Summary Section for more salary information.
Duties / Responsibilities
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.
Requirements Conditions of employment
Must be a U.S. citizen
Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive
Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Bargaining Unit Status: Yes
This position and any future selections from this announcement may be used to fill various shifts located within DLA Information Operations (J6) locations.
Qualifications 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. 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.
Additional information For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to the agency website. Reemployed Annuitants information and Veterans information are provided as general guidance within this description. The DoD DoD policy on CBD and related assessments applies.
How to Apply Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The process is as follows:
To begin the application process, click the Apply Online button.
Answer the questions and attach all necessary supporting documentation. Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on 11/07/2025.
After submitting your online application, you will be notified whether you are required to take additional online assessments through USA Hire. If invited, you will receive the URL by email ahead of the assessment and should check spam/junk folders.
If you are asked to take USA Hire assessments, you will be presented with a URL to access the system. Review all instructions prior to beginning assessments. Computer System Requirements are provided in the application process.
Note: Set aside at least 3 hours to take these assessments; most applicants complete them in less time. If you need to stop, you can reuse the URL sent to you via email.
You may update your application documents and some questions related to your personal information during the open period. To verify status, log into your USAJOBS account and use the Track feature.
Agency contact information Kezia Evans
Phone: 445-737-2839
Email: Kezia.Evans@dla.mil
Address: DLA Information Operations J6, 8725 John J Kingman Rd, Ft Belvoir, VA 22060-6221, US
Next steps If you meet the minimum qualifications, you may receive instructions on accessing the USA Hire CBA system. Assessments must be completed within 48 hours following the close unless Reasonable Accommodation is requested. You will be notified of the outcome and next steps.
Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits information varies by position and schedule. Please consult the hiring agency for details.
How you will be evaluated: You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Competencies include Accountability, Conflict Management, Customer Service, Developing Others, Flexibility, Influencing/Negotiating, Interpersonal Skills, Problem Solving, Resilience, and Strategic Thinking.
Required documents
Your Resume listing work schedule, hours per week, dates of employment and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted, the last is reviewed. Include formatting-free resume (PDF recommended).
Applicable documents to support eligibility for which you are applying.
If requesting reasonable accommodation for USA Hire assessments, submit documentation including Reasonable Accommodation Request Form.
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