Program Analyst

Naval Air Systems Command•China Lake, CA

About The Position

You will serve as the Deputy for the Unmanned Systems Integrated Product Team (IPT) and as a senior subject matter expert (SME) for unmanned and autonomous systems program management. You will provide overall direction, coordination, and management for a major technical program or several closely related technical programs. You will assist the IPT Lead in managing cost, schedule, and technical performance for assigned products throughout their lifecycle, supporting multiple system configurations. You will provide expert advice on unmanned systems management frameworks and communicate the Command’s evaluative posture on complex unmanned systems management and autonomous technology issues to other subject matter experts. You will also assist with IPT staffing, planning, and assignments by coordinating with Matrix Aligned Organization (MAO) Managers, aligning personnel resources, and monitoring Command staffing across the IPT. You will promote best practices by drafting guidance, contributing to analytical training, and delivering presentations to prepare the workforce for defense acquisition and oversight challenges. The position requires at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11/12 grade level or DA-04 pay band. It is covered by the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA), and certification in the assigned acquisition functional area and category is required within established timeframes. The position may require travel from the normal duty station to locations in the continental United States and overseas, including remote or isolated sites, and extended travel by military or commercial aircraft.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
New Department of the Navy employees must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
Current federal employees applying for GS jobs generally must meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty.
Must obtain the required DAWIA certification in the assigned acquisition functional area and category within established timeframes.
Must be able to travel, potentially to CONUS and OCONUS locations, including remote or isolated sites, and travel for extended periods on military and commercial aircraft.
At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-11/12 or DA-04, demonstrating experience with the acquisition process; understanding of IPT staffing and prioritization across multiple programs and stakeholders; understanding of present and future facility needs and coordinating those requirements with appropriate stakeholders; and coordination of cross-functional teams, such as financial, logistics, and engineering, and multi-site teams to support program milestones and deliverables.

Responsibilities

Serve as Deputy for the Unmanned Systems Integrated Product Team (IPT) and as a senior subject matter expert for unmanned and autonomous systems program management.
Provide direction, coordination, and management for a major technical program or several closely related technical programs.
Assist the IPT Lead in managing the cost, schedule, and technical performance of assigned products throughout their lifecycle and across multiple system configurations.
Advise on unmanned systems management frameworks within the command.
Communicate the Command’s evaluative posture on complex unmanned systems management and autonomous technology issues to other subject matter experts.
Assist in managing IPT staffing needs, planning, and assignments; coordinate with Matrix Aligned Organization Managers to align personnel resources and monitor Command staffing across the IPT.
Draft guidance, contribute to analytical training, and deliver presentations promoting unmanned systems best practices and preparing the workforce for defense acquisition and oversight challenges.
Coordinate cross-functional and multi-site teams to support program milestones and deliverables.
Coordinate facility requirements, both current and future, with appropriate stakeholders.