PROGRAM ANALYST

Summary You will serve as a PROGRAM ANALYST in the Military Sealift Command (MSC), Director of Maritime Operations (N04) in the Sealift Logistics Warfighting Development Center (SLWDC) of MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND. Responsibilities You will present ideas and concepts monthly as part of the Force Development or Force Employment battle rhythm meetings, providing options and recommendations to help address a wide range of operational challenges. You will serve as a liaison between the SLWDC and MSC program managers/directors for completion of business case analyses, market surveys, analysis of alternatives and administrative management. You will investigate and uncover challenges and vulnerabilities to generate solutions to questions not yet posed, seeking ways to boost interoperability between warfare domains. You will work with various stakeholders to develop supporting platforms, capabilities and tactics to assure global maritime services to the warfighter. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. : Experience integrating and coordinating with the Navy Research and Development Establishment (NRDE) labs, Navy Warfare Centers, and Warfighting Development Centers in the capability development of C4 systems. Expert knowledge in various Navy C4 systems including communications (satellite & non-satellite), navigation (GPS, etc.), emissions control, detection (radars, etc.) & C-ISRT systems. Experience in interpreting discreet reconnaissance and assessments, identifying required and varied subject matter experts, and assembling and leading diverse groups into achieving capability development effects. Experience in a wide range of pertinent regulations, policies, DoD and DON instructions, and precedents which affect compartmented operational planning processes to effectively advise MSC senior leadership. Experience to translate the results of warfighting and Title 10 gap and mitigation strategy analyses into easily understandable and operationally applicable concepts and projects for senior military decision makers. Experience in writing material such as information and point papers, executive summaries, flag officer correspondence, and similar documents to clearly, concisely, and accurately communicate technical and non-technical content. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Education Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined well qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.