Administrative/Technical Specialist

Naval Sea Systems Command • Port Hueneme, CA

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About The Position

You will serve as a Financial Program Analyst in the Business Operations Division of NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER Port Hueneme Division. This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The NT-04 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-11 and GS-12.

The role is responsible for aspects of financial operations within a working capital fund business model. It analyzes overhead and direct-funded programs, evaluates program objectives, policies, operational progress, resource estimates, intra- and inter-program balances, and related matters. The analyst identifies actual or potential risks, financial trends, significant achievements, operational deficiencies, and resource imbalances across assigned programs. The role evaluates alternative or corrective actions and their effects on programs, related activities, and overall resource utilization; develops and recommends strategic objectives, operational plans, and resource strategies for new programs and modifications to established programs; and presents findings and recommendations to sponsor and command management officials to support efficient, effective, economical, and balanced program development and execution.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New Department of the Navy employees must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Must comply with applicable requirements concerning the appointment of retired military members within 180 days after retirement.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty; failure to do so may result in withdrawal of the offer or removal.
• Must be able to travel from the normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations, potentially including remote or isolated sites, and travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
• At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NT-03 (GS-09/10 equivalent) pay band in federal service, or equivalent private- or public-sector experience, involving spreadsheets or financial systems to compile and evaluate data, perform financial analysis, formulate and execute budgets, and communicate financial analysis and recommendations to management officials and program managers.
• Alternatively, qualifying education may include a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent; a related LL.M.; or a qualifying combination of experience and graduate education. A transcript must be submitted when qualifying based on education.

Responsibilities

• Analyze overhead and direct-funded programs, including objectives, policies, operational progress, resource estimates, and intra- and inter-program balances.
• Identify actual or potential risk areas, financial trends, significant achievements, operational deficiencies, and resource imbalances across assigned programs.
• Evaluate alternative or corrective courses of action and assess their impact on programs, interrelated activities, and overall resource utilization.
• Develop and recommend strategic objectives, operational plans, and resource strategies for new programs and modifications to established programs.
• Present analysis-based recommendations and conclusions to sponsor and command management officials to support program efficiency, effectiveness, economy, and balance.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Specific benefits depend on position type; applicants are advised to contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree