PROGRAM ANALYST

Strategic Systems Programs

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

  • At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to NH-03 (GS-13) level.
  • Expertise in Earned Value Management (EVM) and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) requirements.
  • Experience in analyzing contractor performance data supporting Integrated Baseline Reviews.
  • Knowledge in assessing contract cost and schedule performance and providing actionable recommendations.
  • Ability to deliver EVM and IMS training to acquisition teams and revise related policies.

Responsibilities

  • Provide guidance on Integrated Program Management in weapons system acquisition.
  • Review and assess acquisition program contracts and progress.
  • Liaise with engineers, program managers, and external stakeholders for relevant program information.
  • Lead application of Integrated Program Management requirements for assigned programs.
  • Prepare for Integrated Baseline Reviews coordinating with various personnel and contractors.
  • Support leadership in high-level command meetings and interactions with external organizations.
  • Serve as command alternate representative in stakeholder councils and working groups.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare and retirement options.
  • Access to relocation incentives to assist with moving costs.
  • Opportunities for career advancement within the Department of Defense.
  • Participation in the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program for reemployment.
  • Commitment to efficiency in federal operations and adherence to the Constitution.
Full Job Description
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 on a team providing technical and professional Integrated Program Management (Earned Value Management and Integrated Master Schedule) guidance and requirements interpretation on all aspects of weapons system acquisition programs.
  • You will review and assess acquisition program contract, and contract portfolio, progress and develop Estimates at Completion and performance analysis based on planned technical, schedule, and cost parameters.
  • You will ensure analysis and recommendations are based on relevant program information, liaising with government/contractor engineers, Integrated Product Team leads, business managers, planners, project/program managers, and external stakeholders.
  • You will lead, for assigned programs and subprograms, the application of Integrated Program Management requirements, particularly with respect to IMS and EVM discipline, integration, rigor, quality, and usability.
  • You will assemble and provide information and advice regarding assigned program areas to senior officials in the chain-of command.
  • You will lead, for assigned programs/subprograms, the preparation for/execution of Integrated Baseline Reviews per SSP requirements coordinating with personnel from the technical branches and program offices, prime contractors, and external agencies.
  • You will support SP17 leadership, when required, at high level command meeting/efforts and with external organizations.
  • You will serve as a command alternate representative to DOW and Navy higher level authority, stakeholder councils, and working groups for IPM.


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: analyzing Earned Value Management (EVM) and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) requirements, practices, processes, and contractor performance data to support Integrated Baseline Reviews, assessing contract cost and schedule performance, providing relevant actionable recommendations for program management teams, delivering EVM and IMS training to acquisition teams, and contributing to revisions of authoritative policy or requirements for complex Department of Defense weapons or ship (or NASA equivalent) acquisition programs.

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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