Summary

This position is part of the Department of Defense (DoD), Missile Defense Agency (MDA). This position is part of a planned Transfer of Function from the Missile Defense Agency to the Department of the Army. This action is projected to be effective on or about October 1, 2026.

The position(s) covered by this vacancy announcement is in the Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). For more information please see: ACQDEMO

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.

The position(s) covered by this vacancy announcement is in the Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). For more information please see: AcqDemo.

As a Supervisory Program Analyst at the NH-0343-04 broadband level, some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Lead, manage, and advise on Critical Acquisition Processes and requirements across the missile defense systems.
• Provide leadership and management to develop successful program planning, budget development, risk management, integrated logistics, and operational policies.
• Serve as a SME on the integration of risk, technical baselines, and business practices.
• Ensure program execution aligns with statutory and regulatory obligations and flows through Agency/Service policies to support Warfighters. Lead and support program baseline reviews.
• Compare actual developments against approved plans to identify problems, execute baseline remedial/preventive actions, and recommend courses of action to keep programs on track to meet the mission.
• Direct, develop, and coordinate Contract Requirements Packages (CRPs) to translate ongoing engineering requirements into artifacts for Requests for Proposals. Execute inter-agency acquisitions and support the review of services.
• Supervise a multi-functional team and collaborate across organizational boundaries.
• Develop responses to Requests for Information from MDA/Army, OSW Stakeholders, Congress, Warfighters, and the GAO.
• Conduct special studies to determine future strategies, propose organizational realignments, and stimulate the development of improved policies, methodologies, and agile solutions across the MDS.

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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 situational telework eligible.
• Supervisory Probationary Period: May be required to successfully complete a supervisory probationary period.
• 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/Top Secret(SCI) security clearance.
• This is an acquisition position coded Advanced in Program Management. Incumbent must obtain mandatory Back-to-Basics (BtB) certification within 48 months of entry into position. Incumbent must acquire 80 Continuous Learning Points every 24 months.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the NH 04 Broadband Level, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03/GS-13 grade level in the Federal service as listed below and must meet 3 of 5 specialized experience listed below to be qualified:

• Applying program management and systems acquisition processes, policies, and procedures to assess technical and economic feasibility, including cost, schedule, risk, and performance.
• Leading integrated product teams (IPTs) and with external stakeholders.
• Communicate complex information to senior leaders orally, in writing, and through presentation materials.
• Applying qualitative and/or quantitative methods to assess and improve program effectiveness and efficiency.
• Applying enterprise perspective and interdependencies across multiple functional areas to ensure alignment with broader statutory and regulatory requirements.

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

Other Notes: ACQUISITION POSITION: This position requires Acquisition Workforce Level Advanced in Program Management. Certification prior to hiring is not essential but must be accomplished within 48 months after entry into this position.

• DAWIA (Back to Basics) Certification: NON-CAP: Position requires DoD Acquisition Program Management, Advanced certification. Certification prior to hiring is not essential but must be accomplished within 48 months after entry into this position. Selectee must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 2-years. Click here for more details and Resources.

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))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))

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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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