Summary

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Position will be filled at any of the locations listed below. Site specific salary information as follows:

Battle Creek, MI: $88,621 - $115,213

Columbus, OH: $92,475 - $120,222

Dayton, OH: $91,922- $119,504

Fort Belvoir, VA: $101,401- $131,826

New Cumberland, PA: $101,401- $131,826

Ogden, UT: $88,621 - $115,213

Philadelphia, PA: $97,653- $126,955

Richmond, VA: $92,573- $120,350

Duties

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• Participates in the design, development, and lifecycle management of Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) systems, focused on system automation, Industrial Control Systems (ICS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)...
• (cont.) and associated network architecture infrastructure.
• Supports all phases of IT and OT system acquisition projects to include planning, analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, implementation, and sustainment.
• Manages initiatives for DLA Energy supply chain systems, including: Automated Fuel Handling Equipment (AFHE), Automatic Tank Gauging (ATG), Hydrant Equipment Monitoring Interface (HEMI), Hydrant Fuel Automated Maintenance system (HFAMS)...
• (cont.) , Fuels Manager Defense (FMD), Energy Procurement Support Tools (EPST) Electronic Point of Sale (EPoS), Fuel Depot Systems-Asset Visibility (FDS-AV) and Fuel Depot Systems-Inventory Manager (FDS-IM).
• Assists in developing acquisition strategies, preparing key program documentation such as Acquisition Strategy Reports (ASR), Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMP), and Project Management Plans (PMP).
• Collaborates with contracting and acquisition professionals to ensure seamless execution of acquisition milestones.
• Ensures adherence to program performance requirements by maintaining compliance with cost, schedule, and performance metrics as outlined by functional and technical stakeholders.
• Manages risk, mitigation strategies, and change management processes to meet program objectives.
• Analyzes and resolves technical challenges, including system schematics, blueprints, and configuration/interface issues. Leverages analytical methods to identify and implement solutions that enhance system interoperability.
• Evaluates and optimizes business processes within automated information systems (AIS) and ICS/SCADA platforms using Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) and Government Off-the-Shelf (GOTS) software.
• Ensures proposed system changes, enhancements, and fixes are fully aligned with operational goals while maximizing software and hardware capabilities.
• Develops and validates functional and technical requirements, ensuring alignment with mission objectives and adherence to DoD standards.
• Prepares detailed technical specifications and acquisition requirements to guide system implementation and sustainment activities.
• Participates in stakeholder engagement, communicating with DLA Headquarters, program managers, site representatives, and cross-functional teams to deliver solutions, technical requirements, and operational timelines.
• Acts as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) or Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR), managing contractor performance, tracking deliverables, and ensuring compliance with contract terms and conditions.
• Supports the development of Statements of Work (SOW), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE), and contract modifications.
• Monitors and manages technical risks associated with data replication, integration, and system interoperability, ensuring secure and reliable operations across IT and OT environments.
• Provides customer and user support, addressing critical system issues, preparing comprehensive responses, and implementing recommended solutions. Ensures continuous improvement through post-implementation reviews and system updates.
• Supports sustainment and cybersecurity compliance, ensuring all IT and OT systems meet DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) standards.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
• Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Bargaining Unit Status: Yes
• This position and any future selections from this announcement may be used to fill various shifts located within DLA Information Operations (J6) locations.
• Defense Acquisition Workforce position. Must complete DoD certification and other requirements. See Addtl Info.

Qualifications

To qualify for a Management and Program Analyst, your qualifications must include:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes:

• Recommends effective resolutions to system design and problem issues, balancing trade-offs between system performance, efficiency, customer and business needs, the criticality of the process within the business area, and the technical capabilities of current software and hardware for both IT and OT systems.
• Analyzes and evaluates customer requirements from multiple perspectives, and the functionality of electronic components supporting DLA's logistics business operations. Ensures requirements are clearly articulated and aligned with mission objectives.
• Ensures compliance of application interfaces, extensions, forms, and reports with regulatory requirements governing IT and OT cybersecurity, physical security, and operational safety. Verifies adherence to the agency's logistics business processes and operational objectives.
• Manages tasks across all project phases, including requirements definition, product development, systems integration, deployment, sustainment, and implementation. Leads coordination efforts to ensure deliverables are on time, within budget, and meet mission-critical performance standards.
• Consults with senior stakeholders and project integrators to address complex project management challenges requiring innovative and precedent-setting solutions. Resolves conflicts in technology, methodology, policy, and guidance to ensure successful project execution.
• Guides teams in defining functional and technical requirements, preparing detailed specifications to support the acquisition, deployment, and sustainment of IT and OT systems. Aligns these activities to meet programmatic and operational goals.
• Collaborates with senior leadership and stakeholders, including DLA Headquarters, technical teams, and program managers, to align project objectives with broader organizational goals. Communicates effectively to drive decision-making and maintain project momentum

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

For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf

Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf

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.

Information for Veterans is available at: http://www.dla.mil/Careers/Programs/veterans.aspx. As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement.

Drug-Free Workplace:The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has established a Drug-Free Federal Workplace Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for DLA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with DLA for a period of six months. This policy extends to random testing for the use of illegal drugs by employees who occupy testing designated positions defined as sensitive in Section 7(d) of Executive Order 12564. The Defense Logistics Agency's Drug Free Workplace Plan's drug testing panel includes testing for the following illegal substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates (codeine/morphine), 6-Acetylmorphine (heroin), phencyclidine, amphetamines (amphetamine/methamphetamine), methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), oxycodone, oxymorphone, hydrocodone, and hydromorphone. ADVISORY: By using cannabidiol (CBD) products you are risking a positive drug test result for marijuana.

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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.

Benefits

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