Project Analyst

Project Analyst

The Project Analyst will perform a variety of tasks associated with planning, coordinating and executing the administration of a program. The position will act as a coordinator for the Directorate of Human Resources (DHR) Casualty Operations Center in the conduct of Military Funeral Honors (MFH) and casualty notification; ensure that all notifications from the Casualty and Mortuary Affairs Operations Division to any of the eight (8) Casualty Assistance Centers are acknowledged within specified time parameters; coordinate directly with the DHR Casualty Operations Chief when special situations present a problem; ensure accuracy of personnel identified to conduct the burial; and advise participants on logistical and technical matters.

The position requires 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, during normal business hours 0700 1830 onsite at the facilities at the DHR, 99th DIV (R), 5231 South Scott Plaza, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JB MDL), NJ 08640-5730.

Primary duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to) :

• Prepares a variety of narrative and tabular material (e.g. correspondence, reports, technical papers, charts, statistical tables, manuals, travel orders, messages and other documents) involving the common terminology of the unit for which the work is done and requiring accuracy in spelling, grammar, and syllabication.
• Assures the propriety of formats, spacing, arrangements, and preparation of typed material in final form as prescribed by Army Regulations. Uses judgment regarding form and arrangement of statistical or tabular material involving numerous heading and subheadings.
• Receives telephone calls and furnishes information requested in accordance with regulations; routes, controls and distributes mail; maintains files; and composes routine correspondence affecting the MFH Program and Casualty Operations.
• Edits office memorandums and documents related to the MFH Program and Casualty Operations. Assemble documents for reproduction, distribution and mailing.
• Maintains inventory of necessary equipment and supplies. Request materials for re-supply and reproduction. Request for non-emergency computer maintenance through local Information Technology help desk.
• Answers all inquiries pertaining to all MFH Program and Casualty Operations matters in a courteous, professional manner.
• Maintains computer database systems and access to include : Military Funeral Honors Database (formerly TAPS), Microsoft Outlook email account with Army Reserve Account Maintenance and Provisioning (ARAMP), MilConnect, Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, US Army Reserve Casualty SharePoint, and DHR Shared Drive.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Professional experience in a related field is preferred, with an ability to use advanced tools in the Microsoft family of products, including maintaining Access and Excel databases. College degree or five years of professional experience in lieu of degree required. Employees must be able to pass a background investigation and be able to secure a Secret Security Clearance prior to appointment.