Program Analyst

Defense Information Systems Agency

$95K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in program and project management within cybersecurity programs.
  • Strong understanding of acquisition management principles and financial analysis.
  • Ability to develop and monitor acquisition documentation and contractor performance.
  • Experience in analyzing program requirements and making resource recommendations.
  • Familiarity with preparing and presenting program-status reports to stakeholders.
  • Ability to achieve required certifications in Program Management within specified time frames.
  • Experience with technical task monitoring and statement of work development.

Responsibilities

  • Manage program activities by planning, coordinating, and reporting on schedules and resources.
  • Analyze funding data and program execution to assist in strategic decision-making.
  • Develop acquisition documentation and supervise contractor task performance.
  • Coordinate with stakeholders to set program goals and prepare management plans.
  • Present program status, findings, and recommendations to senior management.

Benefits

  • Access to a comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
  • Options for federal employee benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans.
  • Potential eligibility for telework based on mission needs and supervisor requirements.
  • Support in achieving mandatory training and certification requirements.
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 DISA - DBC/CYBER DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORATE (ID32) .

Duties

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  • Manages program and project activities by planning, coordinating, monitoring, and reporting work, schedules, resources, and risks to achieve approved program objectives.
  • Analyzes program requirements, funding data, and execution status to develop resource recommendations and support Program Manager decisions.
  • Develops and reviews acquisition documentation and monitors contractor task performance to support planned program activities and delivery of required products or services.
  • Coordinates with technical leads and stakeholders to identify program goals, resource requirements, and competing priorities and to prepare annual program plans for management approval.
  • Prepares and presents objective program-status information, findings, and recommendations to management officials and other stakeholders to support informed decisions.


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.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
  • This is a drug testing position. Incumbent is subject to initial and random drug testing.
  • This position requires occasional travel/TDY away from the normal duty station to other locations within CONUS, as required.
  • Incumbent is required to submit an OGE-450 Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entry and annually thereafter.
  • This is an acquisition position coded Practitioner in the Program Management functional area. Incumbent must obtain required certification within 60 months of entry.
  • Incumbent must achieve 80 Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 2 years in accordance with applicable acquisition workforce requirements.


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: Applying management, acquisition, and financial principles to support long-range planning; OR analyzing program and mission needs to develop procurement strategies; OR performing technical task-monitoring duties, developing statements of work, or developing acquisition packages.

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

  • Accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 3 year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
  • Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination
  • Individuals tentatively selected for drug testing designated positions at the Defense Information Systems Agency will be required to submit to urinalysis for illegal drugs prior to appointment or placement.
  • This is a covered position and the person selected for this position must complete an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment pursuant to 5 CFR 2634.903(b) (DoD 5500.7).
  • We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
  • 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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