Management and Program Analyst

Office of the Secretary of Defense • Arlington, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is in the Department of Defense Special Access Program Central Office (DoD SAPCO). The Director of DoD SAPCO serves as the senior official and advisor to the Secretary of Defense and Deputy Secretary of Defense for oversight and governance of DoD special access programs. DoD SAPCO develops and implements policies and procedures for the execution, management, and administration of DoD Special Access Programs.

The incumbent serves as a Legislative Liaison Senior Advisor and point of contact for inquiries from Congressional Defense Committees and their members. The role involves developing and implementing SAP policies and procedures, integrating strategic analysis into communication of organizational mission and objectives, and maintaining contacts across Congress and the Department of Defense. The incumbent confirms information on highly sensitive matters, verifies data, and uses professional contacts to help prepare leadership read-aheads, status reports, and background papers.

The position is not eligible for telework. It may require occasional travel of up to 10% and flexible scheduling for urgent mission requirements. The incumbent must handle and safeguard sensitive and classified information and be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with SCI and SAP components, with favorable adjudication of a Special Background Investigation and willingness to take a Counterintelligence Polygraph examination.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in Federal service, which may have been gained in the private sector.
• Experience applying complex legislative and regulatory guidance to established or recommended implementing policy and/or resolving very difficult program analysis problems or issues.
• Experience developing and implementing policies and procedures for special access programs.
• Experience applying a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to assess and improve program effectiveness.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with SCI and SAP components.
• Favorable adjudication of a Special Background Investigation.
• Willingness to take a Counterintelligence Polygraph examination.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with Selective Service or exempt.
• Must be determined suitable for Federal employment and may be required to complete a probationary or trial period.
• Must participate in the direct deposit program and pre-employment and random drug testing.
• May be required to travel up to 10% away from the normal duty station for official business.
• Must be able to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations.
• All qualification and education requirements must be met by the announcement closing date and documented in a resume not exceeding two pages.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Legislative Liaison Senior Advisor and point of contact for inquiries from Congressional Defense Committees and their members.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for DoD Special Access Program execution, management, and administration.
• Integrate strategic analysis with communication of the organization's mission, vision, and objectives.
• Maintain contact with Congressional Defense Committee staff, DoD components, OSD staff, Under Secretaries and Assistant Secretaries of Defense, and Military Department officials to obtain information or policy viewpoints, resolve differing opinions, and coordinate significant policy decisions.
• Confirm information on highly sensitive matters, verify data, and use contacts to assist with preparing leadership read-aheads, status reports, and background papers.
• Handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce the potential for compromise.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to the employee and family; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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