DATA Analytics Specialist

Who may apply

Limited to the following applicant groups:

  • Federal employees - Excepted service
Fort Dix, New Jersey
Full-time Security Clearance: Secret
Application Deadline:
2026-08-20
Posted:
2026-08-13

1 day left to apply

Salary: $105,481 – $137,128 per year (GS-12)

Salary context

Based on 441 annual-salary jobs in the same occupational series. This role pays above most similar positions.

Job Details

Position Overview

This position serves as a Data Analytics Specialist for the USPFO, position description T5879000.

The purpose of this position is to be responsible for administering and coordinating a complex data analytics program across the Army and Air National Guard within the state with external recipients, ARNG units, ANG wings and Joint Forces Headquarters staff offices.

Duties

As an DATA ANALYTICS SPECIALIST, GS-0301-12, you will:

  • Provide technical advice on all aspects of data analytics
  • Responsible for administering and coordinating a complex data analytics portfolio including Army and Air National Guard and highly technical special projects.
  • Communicate and coordinates with content managers to ensure content conforms to Section 508, DoD, DFAS Site Office standards and policy, analytical visualizations, and content best practices.
  • Utilize expertise in interpreting, developing, and applying appropriate data to generate usable products that enable leaders to make informed decisions about the enterprise related to business processes, management, and efficiencies.
  • Counsel and advise others including Federal staff, and recipients to accomplish the program goals.
  • Perform qualitative and quantitative techniques to analyze and measure the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of National Guard programs (examples include Comptroller, Logistics, Real Property, Maintenance, and Human Resources).
  • Provide technical guidance in the development and review of policy and procedural issuances from the Department, the agency, and Operational Directorates related to data analysis.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

General Experience:
Must have experience, education, or training in the following:
  • Knowledge of principles of organization, management, and administration.
  • Skill in using computer and automation systems

Specialized Experience:
Must have 36 months experience, education, or training in the following:
  • Program or managerial experience in a type of work or a combination of functions directly related to the position to be filled or in comparable work or functions
  • Experience developing and recommending policy; organizing and carrying out specific programs, evaluating and recommending changes in methods of operations.
  • Experience in supervisory, staff or technical work which included study, analysis or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of managerial or administrative policies, practices and procedures.
  • Experience preparing written communications and oral presentations.
  • Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed.
  • Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.

Education

There are no education requirements for this vacancy announcement.

Requirements

Areas of Consideration: CAT 5:
  • All permanent, on-board, Title 5 Employees within USPFO, NJ.


Security Clearance:
Must have or be able to obtain a Secret Clearance within 1(One) Year of appointment.


Additional Employment Requirements:
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation
  • Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service

Evaluations

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

The agency's Human Resources Office may request additional documentation to support any military requirements or pre-requisites.

Administration and Management, Data Analysis, Data Management, Decision Support, and Planning and Evaluating

Required Documents

Please read these instructions carefully before submitting your application. Failure to submit all required documents by the closing date/time of this vacancy announcement will result in disqualification. Please review your application thoroughly prior to final submission to ensure all required documents are included. Uploading documents to USAJOBS does not automatically ensure their inclusion with your application in our system. You must verify that all documents are present within your application package before submitting.

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package, including the following:

1. Resume: Your resume may not exceed two pages and must include:

  • Your full name, current address, civilian email address, and telephone number.

  • Detailed work history, including job title, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, dates of employment (MM/YY), hours worked per week, and a comprehensive description of your duties and accomplishments.

  • Evidence supporting your eligibility and qualification claims. You are required to document this information within your resume.

  • If qualifying based on related unpaid experience (e.g., volunteer service), provide hours worked per week and beginning/ending dates (MM/DD/YYYY to MM/DD/YYYY).

  • For Federal service, include the series and grade of each position held.

  • Please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Your resume must contain sufficiently detailed information to allow for a qualification determination.

Example:

$65,000 per year; 40 hours per week, January 2010 - July 2019 or January 2006 - Present… followed by a detailed description of your experience and qualifications.

Important Notes Regarding Resumes:

  • Incomplete resumes will not be considered.

  • If you submit multiple resumes, only the most recently uploaded resume will be reviewed.

  • Do not copy and paste the job description or qualifications into your resume. Doing so will result in disqualification for plagiarism.

2. SF50 (if applicable): Prior/current Federal employees are required to submit their most recent (non-award) SF50. The SF-50 must reflect the highest grade and step held in Federal Service that demonstrates one year time-in-grade.

3. Proof of Required Credentials (if applicable): Submit proof of certification, license, clearance certificate, SRB, ORB, RIP, and unofficial transcripts (with credit hours and degree completion status) for all requisite certification requirements as outlined in this job opportunity announcement. If you are in the military (any service or component), you must submit proof (separate from your resume) verifying your current membership and rank/grade.

4. Veterans' Preference Documentation (if applicable): Submit supporting documentation for all Veterans' Preference claims, such as DD-214, SF-15, and medical information.

  • Important: If claiming Veterans' Preference, you MUST submit the appropriate documentation. Failure to do so WILL result in the loss of your preference.

    • 10-Point Veterans' Preference: Submit a signed SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference," plus required supporting documentation.

    • 5-Point Veterans' Preference: Submit a copy of your DD-214, including Character of Service (usually Member-4 copy). Active duty personnel may submit a certification from their branch of service confirming expected discharge/release under honorable conditions within 120 days, including terminal leave start date, rank, and dates of service.

Resources for Veterans' Preference:

  • https://www.fedshirevets.gov/job-seekers/veterans-preference/#content

  • https://www.dol.gov/elaws/vets/

Important Reminders:

  • It is your responsibility to verify that all information and documents are received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You can verify document processing prior to the announcement closing. Allow up to one hour for virus scans.

  • Human Resources will not modify, change, or add anything to your application packet after the closing date.

  • Human Resources will not disclose your qualification status.

  • Incomplete application packages will not be considered.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

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. Referral to the hiring official will be IAW our agency Merit Promotion Plan and current Labor agreement. Qualified applicants may be further evaluated by a ranking panel. Referred candidates will be further evaluated and interviewed by a selection panel.