Management And Program Analyst

Joint Activities • Columbia, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is a DOD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 USC 1599f. Employees occupying CES positions are in the Excepted Service and must adhere to U.S. Code, Title 10, as well as Department of Defense Instruction 1400.25. This position is located at the Columbia, Maryland. Duties Provides functional expertise in project management and facilitates collaboration among technical and functional subject matter experts (SMEs) to identify and assess cost, schedule, performance and risk issues. Supports the designated Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and Contracting Officer (CO) by providing technical and project-specific inputs for preparation of contract documentation elements. In collaboration with technical and functional SMEs, as well as with representatives of the customer communities served, defines comprehensive plans for the design/development, acquisition, and deployment of these capabilities. Leads SMEs in analyses of alternatives (AoAs) to capture, assess, and weigh trade-offs among the technical, cost, and schedule implications of alternative approaches when existing capabilities are not adequate to address. Defines the need for, manages, analyzes, and reports use of resources allocated to the assigned cyberspace capabilities projects, assuring they are appropriately applied to achieve defined objectives.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• The employee may be recalled to duty, may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays, and may be required to work overtime.
• Work may require travel away from the normal duty station up to 10% of the time on military and/or commercial aircraft.
• The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET SCI clearance as a condition of employment and must complete a counterintelligence scope polygraph exam.
• This is a drug testing designated position (TDP) under the Department of the Army Drug-Free Federal Workplace Program in accordance with AR 600-85.
• The incumbent must meet NSA personnel security requirements outlined in NSA/CSS Policy 5-1.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Incumbent (or Selectee) is required to satisfactorily complete the appropriate training and obtain the required certification/recertification for this position as outlined in DoDM 8140.03 Cyberspace Workforce Qualification and Management Program dated 15 February 2023.
• This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 3 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• The incumbent must achieve this certification within 60 months in accordance with Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 5000.66, Defense Acquisition Workforce Education, Training, Experience, And Career Development Program.
• Incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 6/08). Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation, dated 23 March 2006.
• Employee may be required to remain on duty or report for duty during severe weather or other installation closings.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• This position is in the Professional Work Category at the Full Performance Level within the CES Occupational Structure.
• This is a(n) 14 Career Program position aligned under the Career Management Directorate.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• This Position requires a Program Management Practitioner acquisition certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides functional expertise in project management and facilitates collaboration among technical and functional subject matter experts (SMEs) to identify and assess cost, schedule, performance and risk issues.
• Supports the designated Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and Contracting Officer (CO) by providing technical and project-specific inputs for preparation of contract documentation elements.
• In collaboration with technical and functional SMEs, as well as with representatives of the customer communities served, defines comprehensive plans for the design/development, acquisition, and deployment of these capabilities.
• Leads SMEs in analyses of alternatives (AoAs) to capture, assess, and weigh trade-offs among the technical, cost, and schedule implications of alternative approaches when existing capabilities are not adequate to address.
• Defines the need for, manages, analyzes, and reports use of resources allocated to the assigned cyberspace capabilities projects, assuring they are appropriately applied to achieve defined objectives.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
• Recruitment, Retention, and/or Relocation incentives may be authorized if it is determined to be in the best interest of the Government.

What This Job Offers

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