Program Analyst

Summary

This position is part of the Department of Defense (DoD), Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The incumbent will be responsible for serving as a Program Analyst for Acquisition and Sustainment.

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This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Acq Demo Business and Technical Management to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service

As a Program Analyst at the NH-0343-3 broadband level, some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Conducts detailed analyses of Earned Value (EV) data, to include Estimates at Completion (EACs).
• Integrates EV data and analysis with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) budgets and programs' schedule information.
• Develops and/or briefs complex studies and analyses for projects assigned by MDA Senior Leadership, program managers, and business managers utilizing EVM software tools and methodology to assist them with the decisions required to make in support of acquiring products.
• Supports the planning, execution, and follow-up of lntegrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs) and Schedule Deep Dives (SDDs).
• Serves as advisor and source on EVM collaborative efforts with senior analysts, contractors, and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA).
• Provides assistance in implementing EVM policy within MDA Program Offices..
• Assimilates data and coordinates reports provided to outside organizations such as DCMA, OSD, GAO, and Congress.
• Provides management support, conducts analyses, and prepares recommendations for Program Management & Assessment (PM&A) leadership and senior analysts in Acquisition, Program Management, Contracting, and Cost Estimating including ensuring coordination and timeliness of actions for mission accomplishment.
• Reviews Requests for Proposal and contract documentation to ensure thorough and correct EVM contractual requirements are implemented on programs.
• Provides input to the MDA EVM Health database in support of the MDA EVM gap analysis and best practices.
• Researches and provides input to policies and procedures to maintain full accountability for the Agency's business operations and EVM programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Occasional Travel
• Work Schedule: Full-time
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Maxi Flex
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is Situational telework eligible.
• This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.
• Selective Service Requirement: Please visit for more information
• This is a Mission Essential Function position.
• Selective Service Requirement: Please visit for more information
• This is an acquisition position coded Practitioner in Program Management. Incumbent must obtain mandatory Back-to-Basics (BtB) certification within 60 months of entry into position.
• Selectee must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 24 months.
• Employee must obtain/maintain a Non-Critical Sensitive (Secret) Security Clearance.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the NH-03 Broadband Level, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-02/GS-11 grade level in the Federal service as listed below and must meet 2 of the 3 specialized experience listed below to be qualified:

• Experience with utilizing analytical and evaluative methods and techniques, to include qualitative knowledge of DoD Earned Value Management (EVM) policies, processes, products, terminologies, and guidance documents to conduct comprehensive studies, identify execution issues and potential risks, and develop assessments, recommendations and position statements.
• Experience conducting comprehensive program reviews by applying Integrated Baseline Review (IBR) and Schedule Deep Dive principles, while ensuring alignment with DoD acquisition and life cycle management policies, procedures, and practices.
• Experience analyzing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) to determine contract performance and executability, utilizing schedule diagnostic tools to conduct critical path analysis, and schedule health assessments.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). 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

Salary Ranges are the following unless statutory/regulatory rates prevail.

• For the Redstone Arsenal, AL Location: $93,216 to $144,102 includes locality of 21.91% locality unless statutory/regulatory rates prevail.
• For the Fort Belvoir, VA and/or Dahlgren Location: $$102,415-$158,322 includes locality of 33.94% locality unless statutory/regulatory rates prevail.

Other Notes:

ACQUISITION POSITION: This position requires Acquisition Workforce Level Practitioner in Program Management Certification prior to hiring is not essential but must be accomplished within 60 months after entry into this position.

• DAWIA (Back to Basics) Certification: NON-CAP: Position requires DoD Acquisition Program Management, Practitioner certification. Certification prior to hiring is not essential but must be accomplished within 60 months after entry into this position. Selectee must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 2-years. Click here for more details and Resources.

RE-EMPLOYED ANNUITANT: This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at:

All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)

This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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