Program Analyst

Summary This position is located within the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Office of Secure Transportation (OST), Engineering Systems and Technology Division (ESTD), Command & Control, Communications, Computers & Cyber Security Branch (C5B), Oak Ridge, TN, serving as a Program Analyst, responsible for oversight of the C5B programs. Responsibilities As a Program Analyst (Secondary), you will: Apply a wide range of methods in the application of program analysis, principles, practices and methodologies to plan, assess and evaluate the C5B programs. Leads the development, execution, and evaluation of program objectives with respect to communications systems by gathering mission equipment requirements and evaluation of new technologies and modifications of existing systems. Responsible for performing acceptance testing and evaluation on systems components and equipment for effectiveness and efficiency. Responsible for conducting trends analysis and forecasting system requirements to present results and recommendations to program officials. Ensures documentation for new systems/technology deployment is maintained. Incumbent identifies, analyzes and evaluates major aspects of the program to provide long range program goals and objectives for future Escort Vehicles and Tractor modifications, deployment schedules of new vehicles, and information technology systems for Mission Operations (OMO) vehicles Requirements Conditions of Employment Subject to Random Drug Testing Must pass a pre-employment drug test. Favorable suitability determination required. Must be able to obtain/maintain a Q level Security Clearance. You must be a United States Citizen. This employer participates in the e-Verify program. Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements. Compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) governing personal identity which will require that you provide two forms of identification. May be required to successfully complete a one (1) year probationary or two (2) year trial period. Employees serving on a probationary or trial period may be terminated at any time during the probationary or trial period for performance, conduct, or business-related reasons in the interest of Federal service. Please limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, you will be disqualified. Probationary periods are required for new employees appointed to competitive service positions for the first time; or reinstated employees who return to Federal service after a break in service of 30-days or more and who have not completed a probationary period will need to complete the requirement. Trial periods are required for all excepted service employees. Trial periods served in the same position and agency with no break in service will satisfy the requirement. Qualifications Specialized Experience: One full year of specialized experience equivalent in responsibility and scope to the NV-03, NQ-02 pay band or GS-12 level, providing analytical oversight and program management related to communications systems capabilities required for Agent/Convoy Operations. Specialized experience is defined as meeting two (2) of following: Experience applying qualitative and quantitative techniques for measuring effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of assigned communications program elements. Experience with Federal laws, DOE Orders, and preferably with NNSA Transportation Safeguards System (TSS) operations policies and procedures as they pertain to OST IT programs. Experience must be sufficient to plan, coordinate and evaluate OST communications systems in a fixed or mobile environment in the context of support to the OST Transportation Safeguards Program. Experience in conducting comprehensive studies, analysis and report findings which identify, communicate and resolve complex issues and problems regarding efficiency of system components. Education There is no substitution of education for experience for this position. Additional Information Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the FedsHireVets website. More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement. All positions require successful completion of a background investigation. All males born after December 31,1959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register. If you are not registered and don't have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government. In accordance with Executive Order 14170, applicants are encouraged to respond to the four short, free-response, essay questions in the questionnaire. Answers to these questions are not scored or rated. Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration. EEO Policy: Click HERE. Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Click HERE. Veterans Information: Click HERE. Telework: Click HERE. Selective Service Registration: Click HERE. Information about the NNSA Demonstration project can be found by clicking HERE.