Program Analyst

Naval Intelligence Activity • National Maritime Intelligence Center, MD

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About The Position

The Program Analyst serves in the Hopper Global Communications Center, Contracts & Business Management Division (N8), Office of Naval Intelligence. The role supports acquisition, procurement, contract oversight, financial analysis, and budget execution for the department. The analyst reports resource shortfalls or excesses after contracts are awarded and finalized, and monitors acquisition and Government Purchase Card processes, purchases, and records.

The analyst compiles metrics and assesses contractor performance, supports annual budget preparation and tracks execution, and coordinates with logistics and acquisition professionals. The position also analyzes financial data and prepares and presents reports related to security reviews for documented IT services. It interprets databases and spreadsheets to support intelligence mission systems, applications, and information technology services.

This is a Mission Essential position and may require travel to domestic and overseas locations, including remote or isolated sites. The employee must obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance and access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and undergo periodic polygraph examinations and drug testing.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GG/GS-12 grade level or pay band in federal service, or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
• Specialized experience analyzing and tracking procurement milestones from requirement definition through contract closeout and aligning acquisitions with fiscal-year budget allocations.
• Specialized experience performing technical surveillance of service or supply contracts, reviewing technical compliance, and accepting deliverables.
• Specialized experience developing complete simplified acquisition packages and monitoring compliance with acquisition regulations and best practices.
• Specialized experience validating vendor invoices and auditing or reconciling billing statements.
• Specialized experience coordinating effectively with Contracting Officers and external vendors and helping resolve technical or contractual discrepancies.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance and access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI); the resume must indicate clearance level and date.
• Must successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and be subject to random testing.
• Must accept appointment in the DCIPS excepted service, which does not confer competitive status.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• Must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods; travel may include CONUS and OCONUS locations and remote or isolated sites.
• Must undergo periodic polygraph examinations.
• Must meet the qualification requirement through experience alone; education cannot substitute for experience at this grade level.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.

Responsibilities

• Report resource shortfalls or excesses to the organization to support procurement actions after contracts are awarded and finalized.
• Execute, monitor, and inspect departmental acquisition and Government Purchase Card processes, purchases, and records.
• Compile metrics, analyze contractor performance, and enter information into the Contract Performance Analysis Report to measure work quality.
• Collect, compile, and enter information for annual departmental budget preparation, and track budget execution.
• Maintain community-of-practice relationships and attend technical exchange meetings with logistics and acquisition experts.
• Analyze financial data and prepare and present financial reports regarding security reviews with the ONI Special Security Officer, as outlined in the Statement of Work for documented IT services.
• Interpret databases and spreadsheets to support intelligence mission systems, applications, and information technology services.
• Analyze and track procurement milestones from requirement definition through contract closeout, aligning acquisitions with fiscal-year budget allocations.
• Perform technical surveillance of service or supply contracts for technical compliance and review and accept deliverables.
• Develop and prepare simplified acquisition packages and assess and monitor compliance with acquisition regulations and best practices.
• Validate vendor invoices and audit or reconcile billing statements.
• Coordinate with Contracting Officers and external vendors and assist in resolving technical or contractual discrepancies.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for employees and their families.
• Certain incentives, such as recruitment, relocation, or student loan repayment, may be authorized for eligible selectees.

What This Job Offers

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