Program Analyst

Summary

This position is part of the Department of Defense . The incumbent will be responsible for: Advising leadership on all matters related to program cost, schedule, and performance across the Missile Defense System to provide comprehensive situational awareness

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Duties

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As a Program Analyst at the NH-0343-4 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Lead, develop, and brief MDA leadership on improvements in operating concepts and criteria that will stimulate the development of improved policies, methodologies, and techniques across the MDS.
• Review, compare, and brief current program developments against approved plans and baselines to identify potential and actual problems, executed baseline remedial and preventative actions, and report findings and recommendations to MDA senior leadership.
• Analyze and brief senior leadership on cost, schedule, and technical assessments of acquisition programs to ensure they are capabilities driven, employ spiral development processes, integrated, and deliver expected performance within cost and schedule, at reasonable risk.
• Responsible for the reviews and analysis of program and functional schedules to facilitate the integration and synchronization of program levels and MDS system level baselines to support the MDA phased incremental development approach and ensure delivery of capabilities to the Warfighter.
• Works closely and collaboratively with Functional and Program Manager Staffs on a daily basis to identify schedule process improvement opportunities, and to assist with affecting such process improvements.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a US citizen
• Male born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59PM EST will be considered
• Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• 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
• Work Schedule: Fulltime
• 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 situationally telework eligible
• Selective Service Requirement: Please visit for more information
• Incumbent must obtain/maintain Non-Critical Sensitive/Secret security clearance
• This is an acquisition position coded Advanced in Program Management. Incumbent must obtain mandatory Back-to-Basics (BtB) certification within 48 months of entry into position
• Incumbent must acquire 80 Continuous Learning Points every 24 months.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the NH-04 if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-NH-03/GS-13 grade level in the Federal service as listed below and must meet 3 of the 5 specialized experience listed below to be qualified:

• Conducting analysis of acquisition regulations, policies, and precedent.
• Assessing acquisition requirements for complex weapons system and equipment or closely related systems and equipment development, procurement, and life-cycle management.
• Developing and accessing technical and economic feasibility including cost, schedule, and performance.
• Applying qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of program effectiveness.
• Applying cross-functional knowledge and teamwork to solve a variety of complex and often sensitive problems.

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

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs : This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information:

Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) (NonComp Mil Sp): To receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the " Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) (NonComp Mil Sp)" eligibility. If you are claiming Military Spouse eligibility and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager. Information and required documentation for claiming Military Spouse eligibility may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below.

Appointment of Department of Defense Spouses (NonComp Civ Sp): Are you the spouse of a current Department of Defense, Department of State, or intelligence community employee who is being transferred in the interest of the Government from one official station within the Department to another within the Department for permanent duty? Supporting Documentation: You are required to submit proof of marriage AND permanent change of station (PCS) orders: spouse's PCS orders (showing you as a dependent) and/or copy of marriage certificate. If you are a current or previous Federal employee, please include your most recent SF-50.

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:

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Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans

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Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see )

To receive consideration please make sure you select ALL appropriate eligibilities in the application questionnaire.

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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ACQUISITION POSITION: This position requires Acquisition Workforce Level Advanced in Program Management Certification prior to hiring is not essential but must be accomplished within 48 months after entry into this position.

• DAWIA (Back to Basics) Certification: NON-CAP: Position requires DoD Acquisition Program Management, Advanced certification within required timeframes. 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.

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.

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