PROGRAM ANALYST

Defense Information Systems Agency

$90K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in program management, analysis, or policy development within a federal or military context
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze program progress and funding utilization
  • Extensive experience developing policies for program management
  • Skilled in evaluating performance data and formulating corrective actions
  • Proven track record of coordinating acquisition plans with stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and analyze the implementation of master plans and fund utilization
  • Develop and interpret policies for program management compliance
  • Analyze programmatic data to identify potential problems
  • Coordinate with senior management on acquisition plans and schedules
  • Develop and implement program assessment techniques and metrics

Benefits

  • Comprehensive federal benefits package including health, retirement, and leave
  • Eligibility for recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives
  • Moving costs may be paid for selected candidates
  • Telework availability based on mission requirements
  • Veterans' preference applied in accordance with federal regulations
Full Job Description
Summary

This position is being recruited under 10 USC 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service. It has been identified as a position necessary to carry out and support the mission of the US Cyber Command.

It is in the Professional Work Category at the Senior Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. It is located in the DCDC - Cyber Defense Command - HQ.

Duties

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  • Evaluates the progress of implementing master plans, objectives, and fund utilization, analyzing deviations and identifying the basis for delays, slippages, and overruns.
  • Develops and interprets policies, procedures, and methods for the administrative management and control of assigned programs, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Analyzes a wide range of programmatic data, including funding, contracts, and schedules, to identify potential problems and formulate corrective or improvement actions.
  • Coordinates with senior management and customers to formulate and review acquisition plans, milestones, schedules, and resource requirement determinations for various programs.
  • Develops and implements new program assessment techniques, metrics, and procedures to enable consistent program review and assessment across a diverse project portfolio.


Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
  • This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
  • The incumbent of this position must obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance and eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).


Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.

Qualifying Experience:

To qualify at the GG-13, your resume must describe at least one year of experience that demonstrates the competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Experience refers to any paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer work and Military service, that would be considered equivalent to work normally performed at the next lower grade level in the federal service. For this position, qualifying experience is defined as: experience performing duties such as analyzing program progress and fund utilization; or developing policies for program management and control; or evaluating performance data to formulate corrective actions; or coordinating acquisition plans with stakeholders.

Candidates must describe how they meet the qualifying experience and/or selective placement factor(s) within the body of their resume. All qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There is no substitution of education for thequalifying experienceat the GG-13 grade level.

Additional information

  • A three year trial period may be required if you have not previously completed a trial or probationary period in the excepted or competitive service.
  • Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination
  • We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
  • Moving costs MAY be paid.
  • The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here.
  • Salary plus Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) is authorized. This rate is subject to change without notice.
  • Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives MAY be authorized.
  • Because this position is in the Cyber Excepted Service, Veterans' Preference will be applied to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of the Title 5 U.S.C. in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, "CES Employment and Placement." If you are a veteran claiming veteran's preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.
  • For more information on the Cyber Excepted Service Personnel System, click here.
  • For more information on veterans' preference, click here.
  • For more information regarding qualifications requirements, click here.
  • All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance.
  • If selected, the authorized rate of pay may exceed the stated maximum salary rate range under certain circumstances.


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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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