Program Analyst

Naval Air Systems Command • Patuxent River, MD

7d

About The Position

You will serve as the Acquisition Lead, providing acquisition management support to the PMA in accordance with DoD's and SECNAV's acquisition processes as tailored by the PEO. You will plan, develop, analyze, execute, and coordinate programs, funding and/or manpower, assuring that the work of their assigned team is carried out by performing a range of coordinating and supportive duties and responsibilities. You will serve as an advisor to management on the effectiveness and efficiency of assigned programs and functions, analyzing and evaluating resources required to support program operations and management. You will apply senior-level experience developing program evaluation plans, procedures and methodology for managing highly complex budget operations/resource management and a demonstrated ability to resolve technical and administrative problems. You will conduct studies and develop policies, procedures, and processes affecting major mission activities, researching and investigating best business practices that can be utilized to enhance programs and operations. You will explain team goals and objectives to assigned team members and assist team in organizing to accomplish work; coaches, facilitates, solves work problems and participates in the work of the team. You will represent the team in meetings and dealings with others on related issues, estimating and reporting to the team on progress in meeting established milestones and deadlines.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade.
• Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty.
• Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA).
• Certification in the Functional Area and Tier assigned to the position, along with Continuous Learning (CL) points, are required within established timeframes.
• Utilizing a wide range of technical and business systems, processes, and practices used to manage weapon systems acquisition.
• Reviewing, analyzing, and implementing higher level procurement policies.
• Managing project/program requirements, objectives and metrics, and resolving conflicts among schedules, funding, and resources.
• Identifying opportunities to incorporate process improvements and best practices utilizing customer feedback, internal and external audits, self-assessment, and lessons learned activities.
• Advising management and colleagues on difficult problems, conducting special studies, proposing options and alternatives, and representing a command.

Nice To Haves

• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites.
• You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Acquisition Lead, providing acquisition management support to the PMA in accordance with DoD's and SECNAV's acquisition processes as tailored by the PEO.
• Plan, develop, analyze, execute, and coordinate programs, funding and/or manpower, assuring that the work of their assigned team is carried out by performing a range of coordinating and supportive duties and responsibilities.
• Serve as an advisor to management on the effectiveness and efficiency of assigned programs and functions, analyzing and evaluating resources required to support program operations and management.
• Apply senior-level experience developing program evaluation plans, procedures and methodology for managing highly complex budget operations/resource management and a demonstrated ability to resolve technical and administrative problems.
• Conduct studies and develop policies, procedures, and processes affecting major mission activities, researching and investigating best business practices that can be utilized to enhance programs and operations.
• Explain team goals and objectives to assigned team members and assist team in organizing to accomplish work; coaches, facilitates, solves work problems and participates in the work of the team.
• Represent the team in meetings and dealings with others on related issues, estimating and reporting to the team on progress in meeting established milestones and deadlines.

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.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

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