Summary

This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for .

Duties

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As a PROGRAM ANALYST at the GS-0343-12/13 some of your typical work assignments may include:

- Perform Developmental Program and Acquisition Planning: Assist in planning, developing, and executing current and future acquisition program requirements under developmental supervision; support Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and draft strategic resource plans, acquisition streamlining proposals, and life-cycle program management processes.

- Assist with Budget Formulation and Financial Management: Formulate detailed developmental program plans, cost projections, and budget estimates; assist in preparing agency program documents, including Program Objectives Memoranda (POM), Budget Estimate Submissions, Congressional budget justifications, and financial exhibits in accordance with DoD budgeting processes.

- Draft Procurement and Technical Requirements: Conduct market research, cost estimates, and analyses of alternatives to assist in translating mission-oriented training requirements into formal procurement packages, including drafting Statements of Work (SOW), Performance Work Standards (PWS), and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASP).

- Administer Accountable Property and Inventory Operations: Assist in serving as an accountable property holder and technical advisor for the management, tracking, proper storage, and disposal of physical property and training equipment worth over $9M across the department.

- Support Contract Monitoring and COR Responsibilities: Perform developmental Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) duties to monitor contract performance, track expenditures and contractor burn rates, evaluate deliverables, and document performance using the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS).

- Maintain Administrative and Program Compliance: Assist in ensuring department compliance with DTRA and DNWS standards for budget execution, contract administrative oversight, records management, security protocols, foreign disclosure, and travel coordination (DTS).

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized based on available funding
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Telework Eligibility: This position may be eligible for limited, situational telework subject to supervisory approval and not to exceed current Agency guidelines. This position is not eligible for remote telework
• Acquisition position in the Program Manager field, must achieve Level II certification within 24 months, unless a formal extension waiver is approved, and must earn 80 continuous learning points (CLPs) every 2 period, with a goal of 40 CLPs annually.
• Employee must either have or be capable of obtaining a TOP SECRET clearance.
• Subject to pre-employment drug testing and periodic random drug testing thereafter.
• Position works with and safeguards individuals' personal data protected by the Privacy Act.
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. And overtime and/or emergency overtime may be required.
• Work may require travel away from the normal duty station; may be required to travel on military and commercial aircraft.
• Recall to duty may be a requirement of this position.
• Financial Disclosure: Selectee or incumbent must be able to obtain the appropriate certification level for their position. This is a Financial Management Level 3 Certified position. IAW Public Law 112-81 and DoD Policy continued below.
• Financial Disclosure Cont.: The incumbent shall comply with the requirements of DoD FM Certification program within the allotted time frame. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS- 13, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service:

• Knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods to assess long-range acquisition program planning and effectiveness
• Skill in analyzing contract performance metrics and establishing programmatic management controls
• Ability to conduct financial analysis and evaluate program resource allocation
• Knowledge of management principles to evaluate and optimize inventory and accountable property operations
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams, consult with stakeholders, and communicate analytical findings

You may qualify at the GS- 12, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service:

• Applying advanced analytical and evaluative methods to assess and optimize long-range acquisition program planning
• Analyzing complex contract performance metrics to establish robust programmatic management controls and mitigate operational risk
• Conducting comprehensive financial analysis to evaluate resource allocation and optimize budget execution
• Utilizing advanced management principles to evaluate and streamline accountable property operations
• Leading multi-disciplinary teams to consult with senior stakeholders and communicate strategic analytical findings.

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

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility.

For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:

Special Hiring Authority for Veterans

Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/register/)

The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.

NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.

Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information.

For more information, please visit

https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d

Re-employed Annuitant: This position Does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF?ver=LQ7feWw-8-5DI2tceUpmgA%3d%3d

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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