Program Analyst

Ssp • Washington Navy Yard, DC

16h

About The Position

You will serve as a Program Analyst in the Plans and Programs Division SP10 of Strategic Systems Programs. This position is part of the Department of Defense Civilian Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project. The NH-4 broadband level encompasses positions equivalent to GS-14 and GS-15.

The role leads review of actions from OPNAV, HQMC, JCS, OSW, and other organizations, primarily concerning arms control implementation and compliance, and recommends appropriate responses. It provides expert support on arms control treaty implementation and compliance for the Department of the Navy (DON), including identifying DON obligations and assessing effects on DON facilities, activities, programs, and personnel.

The position performs or directs analysis of draft and final arms control treaty text to support U.S. negotiation positions, weapons acquisition impacts, implementation planning, and on-site verification. It coordinates field activities and contractor support, evaluates DON research and development, testing, weapons acquisition, exercises, doctrine, and operations for treaty compliance, and develops and executes procedures for analyzing treaties and agreements across the DON acquisition life cycle.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NH-03 (GS-13) grade level or pay band in federal service, or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
• Specialized experience providing expert-level arms control implementation and compliance analysis of DON programs using the Navy Treaty Implementation Program (NTIP) arms control implementation and compliance methodology, Compliance Assessment Program (NCAP) database, U.S. requirements and guidance, and arms control treaty/agreement publications.
• 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 E-Verify employment verification.
• Current federal employees applying for GS jobs generally must meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering duty; required clearance must be maintained.
• Must meet DAWIA certification requirements for the assigned functional area and tier, and continuous learning point requirements, within established timeframes.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test, including marijuana, and is subject to random testing.
• May be required to travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations, including remote or isolated sites, and must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.

Responsibilities

• Lead review of actions from OPNAV, HQMC, JCS, OSW, and other organizations concerning arms control implementation and compliance, and recommend appropriate responses.
• Perform or direct analysis of draft and final arms control treaty text to support U.S. negotiation positions, weapons acquisition impacts, implementation planning, and on-site verification activity.
• Serve as a DON arms control treaty implementation and compliance expert; identify DON arms control obligations and evaluate impacts on DON facilities, activities, programs, and personnel.
• Direct and coordinate field activity and contractor support efforts to meet assigned treaty and office objectives in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Evaluate research and development, testing, weapons systems acquisition, exercises, doctrine, and operations for compliance with treaty requirements.
• Develop and execute methods and procedures to analyze treaties and agreements as they apply to the DON acquisition life cycle.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to eligible employees and their families.
• Certain incentives, such as recruitment, relocation, or student loan repayment, may be authorized for eligible selectees.
• A relocation incentive may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

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