PROGRAM ANALYST

Strategic Systems Programs

$110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5+ years of senior-level DoD program management experience in defense acquisition or strategic weapon systems.
  • Proven ability in creating and managing technical baselines for advanced weapon systems.
  • Experience in analyzing complex program data to identify risks and support decision-making.
  • Skilled in conducting schedule-risk analyses to optimize resources and performance.
  • No specific education requirement stated.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the SLCM-N Acquisition Program and develop official schedule estimates.
  • Utilize technical resources for accurate leadership decision-making regarding the missile program.
  • Coordinate analyses to reconcile conflicting technical information and support budget adjudication.
  • Inform the development of the SLCM-N Acquisition Program Baseline with performance metrics.
  • Gather inputs from diverse teams for delivery and risk mitigation planning.
  • Conduct analyses to assess operational, cost impacts, and resource changes needed.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package for employees and their families.
  • Access to federal employment benefits designed for career satisfaction.
  • Relocation incentives may be available for selectees.
  • Eligibility for benefits is contingent on position type (full-time, part-time, intermittent).
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Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Duties

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  • You will Serve as the senior-level lead for Sea-Launched Cruise Missile-Nuclear (SLCM-N) Acquisition Program and Planning, developing the
    Strategic Systems Programs Official Schedule Estimate (SPOSE).
  • You will leverage technical and programmatic resources to deliver a highly researched, accurate, and professional product that guides
    leadership decisions regarding the Regional Deterrence Nuclear-armed Sea-Launched Cruise Missile.
  • You will Manage and understand the linkages between program development efforts, coordinate analyses when conflicting technical
    information is provided, and provide the critical information needed to adjudicate budget.
  • You will provide the information that will inform the development of the SLCM-N Acquisition Program Baseline (APB) by identifying the
    strategic weapon system's technical performance baseline.
  • You will Silicate inputs from technical and non-technical branches to inform delivery quantities, and risk mitigation plans, providing clear
    rationale and traceability to other program sources of truth.
  • You will Conduct "what-if" analyses to determine operational and cost impacts, contingency plans, and changes to resource
    requirements that inform leadership priorities and identify possible trade-offs between cost, schedule, and performance.


Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  • This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Acquisition Functional Area and category assigned to the position is required within established category timeframes.
  • Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
  • This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.


Qualifications

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NH-03 (GS-13 equivalent) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:Over 5 years of senior-level DoD program management-like experience supporting defense acquisition programs or strategic weapon systems. Experienced in creating, managing, and directing the technical baselines of advanced weapon systems. Adept at analyzing complex program data to proactively identify areas of risk, conducting rigorous schedule-risk analyses to mitigate critical path slips, optimize resource allocation, and balance cost, schedule, and performance.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards//#url=Occupational-Series

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

This announcement uses the Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo) Business & Technical Management direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in competitive service.

This position is part of the Department of Defense Civilian Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project. The NH-4 broadband level encompasses positions equivalent to GS-14 and GS-15.

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation) may be authorized to eligible selectees.

A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

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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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