Program Analyst

Program Analyst

Help 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 they are required to make in support of acquiring products.

• Supports the planning, execution, and follow-up of Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs).

• Serves as advisor and source on EVM collaborative efforts with senior analysts, contractors, and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA).

• Provides on the spot analysis of alternatives and actions for a wide range of EVM-related activities including support of DCMA EVM System surveillance activities, EV/budget integration analysis and EV/schedule integration analysis.

• Provides assistance in implementing EVM policy within MDA organizations and across MDA.

• Assimilates data and coordinates reports provided to outside organizations such as OSD, GAO, and Congress.

• Provides management support, conducts analyses, and prepares recommendations to PM&A leadership and senior analysts in Acquisition, Program Management, Contracting, and Cost Estimating to identify, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate the support operations, 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 program.

• Performs other duties as assigned.