Program Analyst

Missile Defense Agency • Redstone Arsenal, AL

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is part of the Department of Defense. The incumbent will be responsible for advising leadership on all matters related to program cost, schedule, and performance across the Missile Defense System to provide comprehensive situational awareness.

Requirements

• Must be a US citizen
• Male born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59PM EST will be considered
• Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter.
• You may be required to sign a “Drug Test Statement of Understanding” if you are selected for this position
• Incumbent must obtain/maintain Non-Critical Sensitive/Secret security clearance
• This is an acquisition position coded Advanced in Program Management.
• Incumbent must obtain mandatory Back-to-Basics (BtB) certification within 48 months of entry into position
• Incumbent must acquire 80 Continuous Learning Points every 24 months.
• Conducting analysis of acquisition regulations, policies, and precedent.
• Assessing acquisition requirements for complex weapons system and equipment or closely related systems and equipment development, procurement, and life-cycle management.
• Developing and accessing technical and feasibility including cost, schedule, and performance.
• Applying qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of program effectiveness.
• Applying cross-functional knowledge and teamwork to solve a variety of complex and often sensitive problems.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/register/who-needs-to-register/#p5 )
• 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

• A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date).
• The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and brief MDA leadership on improvements in operating concepts and criteria that will stimulate the development of improved policies, methodologies, and techniques across the MDS.
• Review, compare, and brief current program developments against approved plans and baselines to identify potential and actual problems, executed baseline remedial and preventative actions, and report findings and recommendations to MDA senior leadership.
• Analyze and brief senior leadership on cost, schedule, and technical assessments of acquisition programs to ensure they are capabilities driven, employ spiral development processes, integrated, and deliver expected performance within cost and schedule, at reasonable risk.
• Responsible for the reviews and analysis of program and functional schedules to facilitate the integration and synchronization of program levels and MDS system level baselines to support the MDA phased incremental development approach and ensure delivery of capabilities to the Warfighter.
• Works closely and collaboratively with Functional and Program Manager Staffs on a daily basis to identify schedule process improvement opportunities, and to assist with affecting such process improvements.

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.
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• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
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What This Job Offers

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