Program Analyst

Summary

Salary Ranges are the following unless statutory/regulatory rates prevail.

For the Redstone Arsenal, AL Location: $93,216 to $144,102 (Includes 21.91% locality)

For the Fort Belvoir, VA location: $102,415 to $158,322 (includes 33.94% locality)

Duties

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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.

***PLEASE SELECT 5 MAJOR DUTIES***

As a Program Analyst at the NH-0343-3 broadband level, some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Prepare, review, and document acquisition documents for internal and external communications to include prime contractors.
• Assess, manage and eliminate risk related to product cost, schedule, and performance.
• Assist technical experts to ensure program/project requirements are properly identified, and acquired in accordance with Agency and DoD acquisition regulations and policies.
• Support higher graded specialist on all matters related to acquisition, program analysis, cost and schedule.
• Assist with identifying and conducting special studies and analyses to determine acquisition approaches for MDA programs.
• Leads product teams and working groups to examine and analyze program and Missile Defense System (MDS) issues and provide leadership with options for resolving and minimizing programmatic impacts.
• Apply cross functional knowledge to solve a variety of problems.
• Assist with the execution of inter-agency acquisition as required with Other Government Agencies and support the review of services.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Occasional Travel
• Work Schedule: Full-time
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Maxi Flex
• Recruitment Incentives: Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees based on agency policy and availability.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is situationally telework eligible.
• This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.
• Must obtain/maintain Special Sensitive/SCI security clearance
• This is an acquisition position coded Practitioner in Program Management. Incumbent must obtain mandatory Back to Basics (B2B) certification within 60 months of entry into position. Incumbent must acquire 80 Continuous Learning Points every 24 months

Qualifications

You may qualify at the NH-03 Broadband Level, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-02/GS-11 grade level in the Federal service as listed below and must meet 2 of the 3 specialized experience listed below to be qualified:

• Acquisition & Policy: Ability in applying program management and systems acquisition processes, policies, and procedures to assess technical and economic feasibility, including cost, schedule, risk, and performance.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Proven experience leading teams, providing comprehensive program support, and collaborating across integrated product teams (IPTs) and with external
  stakeholders.
• Executive Communication: Ability to communicate complex information to senior leaders orally, in writing, and through presentation materials.

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.

All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

Additional information

Other Notes:

ACQUISITION POSITION: This is an acquisition position coded Practitioner in Program Management. Incumbent must obtain mandatory Back to Basics (B2B) certification within 60 months of entry into position.

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/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf.

All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov))

This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment.You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.

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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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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.