Management and Program Analyst (Actions Officer)

Defense Contract Management Agency • Fort Lee, VA

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About The Position

The Management and Program Analyst (Actions Officer) serves as the principal Action Officer and technical authority directing DCMA’s strategic plan, enterprise priorities, and integration efforts with OSD, the Joint Staff, and flag-level officials. The position leads cross-functional teams in resolving complex, sensitive issues and executing external mandates arising from Presidential Executive Orders, DoD directives, and Congressional inquiries.

The role develops authoritative briefings, decision papers, concepts of operations (CONOPS), and talking points, translating complex technical and policy issues into actionable strategic direction for the Director and Deputy Director. It also builds and manages data requirements, metrics, evaluation models, and dashboards to measure contractor performance and inform agency-wide resource allocation.

The position represents DCMA in high-level DoD working groups, negotiates organizational changes with senior leaders, leads boards to revise agency-wide policies and streamline workflows, and establishes standardized reporting frameworks. It also mentors personnel in leadership programs, develops high-performing lean teams, and resolves complex funding or contracting obstacles to support mission success.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must meet the security requirement: Non-Critical Sensitive with Secret Access.
• Must receive a favorable suitability or fitness determination when reciprocity cannot be applied.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for or exempt from Selective Service.
• One year of specialized experience directly related to the position, at the NH-03 or GS-13 grade level or equivalent, is required for the NH-04 level.
• Experience applying DoD acquisition and life cycle management policies, procedures, and practices to execute defense programs.
• Experience stratifying resources, planning and executing budgets, analyzing financial impacts, and forecasting long-term funding requirements within established constraints.
• Experience orchestrating complex, multifaceted projects and studies from conception through completion.
• Experience synthesizing complex rules and regulations, analyzing problems, and delivering actionable recommendations.
• Experience advising stakeholders, maintaining strong working relationships, and engaging customers with tact and diplomacy.
• Experience delivering clear, concise, and persuasive written and oral communications to diverse audiences.
• Applicants must meet applicable eligibility, time-after-competitive-appointment, minimum qualification, and regulatory requirements by the announcement closing date.
• Education may not substitute for specialized experience at this grade level.

Responsibilities

• Direct DCMA’s strategic plan, enterprise priorities, and integration efforts with OSD, the Joint Staff, and flag-level officials.
• Lead cross-functional teams to resolve complex, sensitive issues and execute mandates stemming from Presidential Executive Orders, DoD directives, and Congressional inquiries.
• Develop briefings, decision papers, CONOPS, and talking points for the Director and Deputy Director.
• Create and manage data requirements, metrics, evaluation models, and dashboards to measure contractor performance and inform agency-wide resource allocation.
• Represent DCMA in high-level DoD working groups and negotiate organizational changes with senior leaders.
• Lead cross-functional boards to revise agency-wide policies, streamline operational workflows, and establish standardized reporting frameworks.
• Mentor personnel in leadership programs and construct high-performing lean teams.
• Resolve complex funding or contracting obstacles to ensure mission success.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to eligible employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on the position and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed