Program Analyst

National Nuclear Security Administration•Las Vegas, NV

23d

About The Position

This position is located at the Nevada Field Office. The Program Analyst serves as the Performance Assurance Manager, overseeing the Management and Operating (M&O) contractor’s Contractor Assurance System (CAS), and is the Subject Matter Expert for the Nevada Field Office Oversight System. The role serves as the Field Office’s primary point of contact for implementing and operating the CAS, which is intended to increase contractor accountability under the M&O contract. The position organizes and manages the NNSA review of proposed CAS elements, assesses the system using quantitative and qualitative analytical techniques, and compares it with commercial best practices and industrial standards to help meet the intent of DOE Orders and Standards. It develops Field Office CAS evaluation guidance and procedures, and provides training to Field Office personnel on CAS-related issues and developments. The Program Analyst also participates in DOE/NNSA-wide initiatives and lessons-learned meetings and works with headquarters, the Field Office, the contractor, and other NNSA personnel to improve the annual assessment program. The position requires at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA pay band or GS grade level. There is no positive education requirement for this occupational series. Employment conditions include drug testing, a favorable suitability determination, financial disclosure, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Q-level security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required.

Requirements

At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA pay band or GS grade level (EN-03, NQ-03, or GS-13).
Specialized experience evaluating contractor operations against contractual requirements and conducting risk-based reviews of contractor programs, with formal reports and briefings to management on issues, trends, and recommended actions.
Demonstrated competencies in Oral Communication, Organizational Performance Analysis, Project Management, and Technical Credibility.
Must pass a pre-employment drug test and be subject to random drug testing.
Must receive a favorable suitability determination and successfully complete a background investigation.
Must make required financial disclosures.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Q-level security clearance.
Must be a United States citizen.
Must comply with Selective Service registration requirements if applicable.
Must comply with HSPD-12 identity requirements and provide two forms of identification.
A two-year trial period may be required.
Resume must not exceed two pages.
Must meet the local commuting area requirement.
Must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the announcement closing date.

Nice To Haves

A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized for a highly qualified applicant, subject to agency policy and applicable regulations.

Responsibilities

Serve as the Field Office’s primary point of contact for matters related to implementation and operation of the M&O contractor’s Contractor Assurance System.
Organize and manage NNSA reviews of proposed CAS elements.
Assess the CAS using quantitative and qualitative analytical techniques and compare it with commercial best practices or industrial standards and the intent of DOE Orders and Standards.
Develop Field Office guidance and procedures for the CAS evaluation process.
Develop and deliver training to Field Office personnel on CAS issues and developments.
Participate in DOE/NNSA-wide initiatives and lessons-learned meetings.
Drive changes to the annual assessment program in collaboration with headquarters, the Field Office, the contractor, and other NNSA personnel.