Program Analyst

U.S. Marine Corps•Quantico, VA

About The Position

The Program Analyst serves on the Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System (NMESIS) Launch Team in the Ground Weapon Systems Program Office, Portfolio Acquisition Executive-Marine Corps. The role supports acquisition efforts across planning, budgeting, contracting, testing, and sustainment. The analyst coordinates with vendors and warfare centers to support fielding to the Fleet Marine Force and may serve as a Contracting Officer Representative as required. NMESIS augments existing and future U.S. surface, subsurface, and airborne capabilities to deter and, when necessary, engage threat surface ships. The position involves developing and coordinating acquisition and program documentation, advising leadership and program teams, managing study initiatives and project lifecycles, and providing analysis for budgets and financial tracking. The analyst evaluates organizational programs and operations and communicates complex technical and functional findings to senior agency leaders.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
Must participate in the direct-deposit pay program.
Must pass the E-Verify employment verification check if a new Department of the Navy employee.
Current federal employees applying for GS jobs generally must meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.
Must be registered for Selective Service if male and born after December 31, 1959.
Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering duty.
Must complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit an OGE-450 Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment.
Must be able to travel from the normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations, potentially including remote or isolated sites, and travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
Must complete training and obtain and maintain a government credit card for travel-related purchases.
Must meet DAWIA certification requirements for the assigned functional area and tier, and fulfill Continuous Learning point requirements within established timeframes.
At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or NH-02 pay band, demonstrating expert knowledge of the Defense Acquisition System and acquisition lifecycle documentation and activities.
At least one year of specialized experience demonstrating the ability to support or manage a project or program through its acquisition lifecycle.
At least one year of specialized experience demonstrating the ability to achieve program goals through team interaction and coordination, including positive working relationships with internal and external peers, subordinates, superiors, and higher headquarters.
At least one year of specialized experience demonstrating knowledge and skill in executing the DoD planning, programming, budgeting, and execution system.

Responsibilities

Review, write, and coordinate acquisition and program documentation required to support project milestones.
Partner with internal departments and external organizations to support program activities.
Advise executive leadership, program managers, and team leads on operational processes and strategic recommendations.
Conduct collaborative problem-solving across organizational boundaries.
Develop formal contractual documents.
Oversee assigned study initiatives.
Manage project lifecycles using integrated master schedules and execution-planning frameworks.
Establish foundational assumptions and conduct economic cost assessments, including rough order of magnitude estimates.
Analyze and support budget formulation, spend plans, and financial tracking.
Analyze complex functional and technical issues and present findings in clear oral presentations and written briefings for senior agency leaders.
Evaluate organizational programs and functional operations to determine whether management systems meet objectives and provide necessary administrative controls.
Coordinate across vendors and warfare centers to support NMESIS fielding to the Fleet Marine Force.
Serve as a Contracting Officer Representative as required.