PROGRAM ANALYST Jobs

Program AnalystDutiesYou will perform research and analysis to develop program reviews, written reports, and recommendations that support senior leaders in evaluating complex programs, projects, schedules, resources, and organizational priorities.You will coordinate program documentation and acquisition support across internal and external organizations, ensuring milestones, requirements, cost information, schedules, and management actions are accurately tracked and reported.You will analyze complex program information, identify operational problems and risks, and develop practical recommendations that improve processes, strengthen controls, and support effective decisions by senior leaders.You will develop and maintain reporting systems and meaningful performance measures that provide reliable information on program progress, resource use, schedules, costs, risks, and organizational results for management review.You will conduct analyses of programs, functions, and organizations to determine whether management systems and internal controls effectively support objectives, comply with requirements, and provide sound oversight.You will present findings and recommendations to senior leaders, explain significant issues and risks, coordinate responses to questions and decisions, and provide clear information to support timely and informed management actions.You will evaluate proposed management improvements and determine their effects on programs, functions, and organizations, using analytical methods to identify opportunities, resolve issues, and strengthen overall program performance.Requirements Conditions of employmentMust be a US Citizen.Must be determined suitable for federal employment.Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.govGenerally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Functional Area and Tier assigned to the position, along with Continuous Learning (CL) points, are required within established timeframes.You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.You will be required to complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, within 30 days of appointment.This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or NH-02 pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:-Expert knowledge and skill in the Defense Acquisition System. Includes knowledge of key activities and documentation requirements of each phase of the acquisition life cycle for all categories of programs; supporting and/or managing a project/program through its acquisition life cycle.-Expert knowledge and skill to achieve expressed goals and objectives of the program through interaction and coordination in a team environment, to include consistent interface with higher headquarters, including establishing positive working relationships with peers and subordinates as well as superiors both internal and external to the program.-Knowledge and skill executing the DoD planning, programming, budgeting and execution system.