PROGRAM ANALYST

U.S. Marine Corps

$75K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in program management, particularly in defense acquisitions.
  • In-depth knowledge of the Defense Acquisition System and its documentation requirements.
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
  • Expertise in DoD planning, programming, budgeting, and execution processes.
  • Significant experience preparing executive-level briefings and presentations.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct research and analysis to enhance complex acquisition programs.
  • Develop and coordinate documentation to support project milestones and budgets.
  • Manage integrated program schedules and monitor performance metrics.
  • Analyze functional and technical issues, providing recommendations to leadership.
  • Develop budget requests and monitor program resources to ensure efficiency.
  • Collaborate with teams to resolve program issues and ensure policy compliance.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare, retirement, and paid leave.
  • Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
  • Flexible work arrangements may be available.
  • Participation in the direct deposit pay program and other financial benefits.
  • Eligibility for relocation expenses and recruitment incentives in certain circumstances.
Full Job Description
Summary

You will serve as a PROGRAM ANALYST in the Cloud and Cybersecurity (C&C) Program Management Office of Portfolio Acquisition Executive-Mission Systems (PAE-MS).

Duties

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  • You will perform research and analysis to support complex acquisition programs and develop recommendations that improve program performance and achieve organizational objectives.
  • You will develop, review, and coordinate acquisition, contractual, and program documentation to support project milestones, budgets, schedules, and performance objectives.
  • You will manage integrated program schedules, monitor technical performance metrics, and evaluate program status to ensure successful execution and mission accomplishment.
  • You will analyze complex functional and technical issues, prepare executive-level briefings, and present recommendations to senior leaders to support informed decision-making.
  • You will develop cost estimates, budget requests, and execution plans while monitoring program resources, obligations, and expenditures to support efficient program management.
  • You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, customers, and stakeholders to resolve program issues, improve processes, and ensure compliance with acquisition policies and regulations.


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.
  • Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
  • 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 complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, within 30 days of appointment.
  • 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.
  • 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.


Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or NH-02 pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

-Expert knowledge and skill in the Defense Acquisition System. Includes knowledge of key activities and documentation requirements of each phase of the acquisition life cycle for all categories of programs; supporting and/or managing a project/program through its acquisition life cycle.

-Expert knowledge and skill to achieve expressed goals and objectives of the program through interaction and coordination in a team environment, to include consistent interface with higher headquarters, including establishing positive working relationships with peers and subordinates as well as superiors both internal and external to the program.

-Knowledge and skill executing the DoD planning, programming, budgeting and execution system.

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

Additional information

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

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

This position is responsible for researching, organizing, and presenting critical information for the Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) Program of Record and serves as the lead analyst driving the program toward Full Operational Capability (FOC). The CSfC program securely processes classified data using COTS technologies.

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.

During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

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

PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.

ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/

Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific 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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