Program Analyst (Mine Warfare Requirements Analyst)

Immediate Office of the Chief of Naval Operations•Arlington, VA

About The Position

The Program Analyst (Mine Warfare Requirements Analyst) serves as a mine warfare requirements analyst and subject matter expert, with a focus on maritime mining, on the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) staff in the Mine Warfare Branch (N952), Expeditionary Warfare Division (N95), Office of the Chief of Naval Operations. The position performs requirements analysis and supports Navy mine warfare capabilities. The role leads development of mine warfare requirements documentation and updates existing documentation. It leads or supports continuous assessment, analysis, and development processes for assigned program areas; recommends policies, strategies, and plans to support senior-level communication and decision-making; and supports interdepartmental action teams of senior technical, acquisition, and financial experts. The analyst provides planning and analysis to explain the effects of management decisions or senior guidance on mine warfare programs, communicates with stakeholders across the mine warfare community, OPNAV, and other DoD organizations—including Flag, General Officer, and SES-level personnel—and researches factors supporting reclamas or requests for resource increases and sustainment.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering duty; MSP/PPP applicants must currently hold the required clearance.
Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and may be subject to random testing.
Resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-13) or pay band in federal service, or equivalent private- or public-sector experience.
Specialized experience must include serving as a requirements analyst and subject matter expert supporting the CNO staff; developing requirements and budgeting products for a portfolio of programs; gathering information, identifying issues, and drafting documentation for system strategic planning; coordinating with and supporting senior Navy and Marine Corps branch staff; preparing items for senior personnel by suspense dates; and using project management skills with mastery of budgetary processes, requirements processes, acquisition policy, and warfighter operational needs.
Current federal employees applying for GS positions generally must meet the one-year time-in-grade requirement by the announcement closing date.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.

Responsibilities

Perform requirements analysis and serve as a subject matter expert for mine warfare capabilities, focusing on maritime mining.
Lead development of mine warfare requirements documentation and updates to existing requirements documentation.
Lead and support continuous assessment, analysis, and development processes for assigned program areas.
Recommend policies, strategies, and plans to support communication and decision-making at senior levels.
Support or lead interdepartmental action teams comprising senior technical, acquisition, and financial experts.
Provide analysis, planning, and support to assess and communicate the effects of management decisions or senior guidance on mine warfare programs.
Communicate with stakeholders throughout the mine warfare community, OPNAV staff, and other DoD agencies and staffs, including Flag, General Officer, and Senior Executive Service personnel.
Research and catalog factors supporting reclamas or justifications for resource increases and sustainment during fiscal challenges.