Lead Management and Program Analyst

Office of the Secretary of Defense•Alexandria, VA

About The Position

This position is in the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment, Joint Rapid Acquisition Cell (JRAC). The Lead Management and Program Analyst leads Quick Action Requirements (QARs) and Urgent Capability Acquisition (UCA) pathway management, coordinates urgent combatant commander needs, supports the Warfighter Senior Integration Group, and facilitates Department of War Assisted Acquisition (DA2). The incumbent directs the JRAC QAR portfolio, managing delivery of materiel and non-materiel solutions to active Warfighters under DoW Directive 5000.71. The role provides daily oversight of the UCA pathway under DoWI 5000.81 and Rapid Acquisition Authority under 10 U.S.C. § 3601, advising the Executive Director on program cost, schedule, and performance. The position leads Overarching Integrated Product Teams (OIPTs) to evaluate proposed QAR solutions and address immature technologies, unsound acquisition strategies, and unrealistic estimates. It integrates the PPBE process, the DoW Acquisition System, and the Joint Force Requirements Process to monitor Military Department compliance with Secretary of War directives. The analyst also reviews legislation and regulations for operational impacts, develops life-cycle cost analyses, performs economic evaluations, and reviews administrative audits to support program modernization. The position requires U.S. citizenship, a Special Sensitive TS/SCI clearance, participation in pre-employment and random drug testing, and a Program Management, Practitioner acquisition certification. Travel may be required at less than 10%. Appointment requires a written agreement to remain in Federal service in the position for at least three years. Applicants must meet the stated specialized-experience qualification and serve a one-year probationary period.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-III (GS-13) grade level in Federal service, or equivalent experience gained in the private sector.
Experience leading cross-functional teams to coordinate delivery of emergency, high-priority, or fast-track product and technical solutions.
Experience overseeing streamlined, emergency, or accelerated procurement pathways and legal authorities to rapidly secure critical resources.
Experience managing integrated, multi-department project teams and working groups to resolve critical operational issues.
A Special Sensitive TS/SCI clearance is required.
Program Management, Practitioner acquisition certification is required.
Written agreement to remain in Federal service in the position for at least three years.
Must successfully complete a one-year probationary period.
Subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
May be required to complete a probationary/trial period and must be determined suitable for federal employment.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
Required to participate in the direct deposit program.
Resume may not exceed two pages; qualifying experience must be documented and all qualification requirements must be met by the announcement closing date.
Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Responsibilities

Direct the Joint Rapid Acquisition Cell Quick Action Requirements portfolio and manage delivery of materiel and non-materiel solutions to active Warfighters.
Provide daily oversight of the Urgent Capability Acquisition pathway and Rapid Acquisition Authority, advising the Executive Director on program cost, schedule, and performance.
Lead Overarching Integrated Product Teams to evaluate proposed QAR solutions and identify and correct immature technologies, unsound acquisition strategies, and unrealistic cost or schedule estimates.
Integrate the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution process, the DoW Acquisition System, and the Joint Force Requirements Process to monitor Military Department compliance with Secretary of War directives.
Analyze new legislation and regulatory changes for their impact on JRAC operations.
Develop life-cycle cost analyses, perform economic evaluations, and review administrative audits to support program modernization.
Coordinate urgent combatant commander needs, support the Warfighter Senior Integration Group, and facilitate Department of War Assisted Acquisition.