Program Analyst

Naval Sea Systems Command • Washington Navy Yard, DC

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About The Position

This public notice flyer announces anticipated vacancies; applications will not be accepted through the flyer, and there may or may not be vacancies filled. Interested applicants must follow the flyer’s How to Apply instructions. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond.

The Program Analyst provides long-range plans for cost, performance, and schedule across diverse teams and acquisition efforts, exercising significant judgment to establish priorities. The role advises management on interrelated financial, contractual, programmatic, and other program-office matters, correlating information into reports and records. It coordinates projects with internal and external stakeholders involving development, installation, integration, and testing in the acquisition process. The analyst prepares reports, presentations, and briefings; analyzes requirements and develops program reporting methods; and leads studies, surveys, reviews, and research projects to assess accomplishments, effectiveness, and compliance with goals, rules, and regulations. The role briefs senior leadership and makes recommendations based on findings.

This position is covered by the Acquisition Demonstration Project (AcqDemo) pay system. The NH-03 broadband is equivalent to GS-12 and GS-13. It uses Direct Hire Authority for AcqDemo Business & Technical Management and is in the competitive service. Several vacancies may be filled. The position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program and the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA).

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• Must successfully complete the Department of the Navy E-Verify employment verification process.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final Top Secret (SCI) security clearance before entering on duty; failure to maintain the required clearance may result in withdrawal of an offer or removal.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test, including marijuana, and is subject to random testing.
• 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 meet DAWIA certification requirements for the assigned functional area and tier, and earn Continuous Learning points within established timeframes.
• At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NH-02 pay band (or GS-11 equivalency) in federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector conducting program analysis to study or identify complex problems and resolve identified issues for submarine construction, maintenance, or modernization programs.
• Education is not a qualification requirement.

Responsibilities

• Provide long-range plans for cost, performance, and schedule for diverse teams and acquisition efforts, and establish priorities.
• Advise management on interrelated financial, contractual, programmatic, or other program-office matters; correlate and corroborate information into reports and records.
• Establish and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate acquisition projects involving development, installation, integration, and testing.
• Prepare coordinated reports, presentations, and briefings supporting program actions.
• Analyze requirements and develop program reporting specifications, data-gathering and analytical techniques, and evaluation methodologies.
• Lead studies, surveys, reviews, and research projects to evaluate program accomplishments, effectiveness, and compliance with goals, objectives, rules, and regulations.
• Brief senior leadership and make recommendations based on findings.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package.
• Recruitment, relocation, or student loan repayment incentives may be authorized for eligible selectees; a relocation incentive may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

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