Program Analyst

U.S. Army Contracting Command•Redstone Arsenal, AL

12d

About The Position

This position serves as the Principal Program Analyst within the Foreign Military Sales Division (FMSD), Contracting Operations Directorate (CONOPS), at Headquarters Army Contracting Command (HQ ACC). ACC provides contracting solutions to support the Army and unified land operations and enables Army readiness through global, expeditionary contracting support to warfighters. The role may be subject to organizational compensation limits under the organization’s CCAS business rules or a separate compensation management strategy. The position conducts analytical studies and evaluates input from headquarters and subordinate organizations to improve Foreign Military Sales funding performance and related initiatives. It establishes and maintains internal methods and procedures to support funds control and effective execution of available appropriations. It also applies leadership and project-management principles to communicate information and coordinate assessment planning for organizational strategic goals, objectives, and metrics. The incumbent represents HQ ACC at meetings and conferences, preparing to exchange information on budget formulation, defend the budget, and prepare issue sheets and justifications for proposed cuts. The position is Non-Critical Sensitive and requires a Secret security clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain one. Occasional temporary duty travel of up to 5% is required. Appointment is subject to a one-year probationary period.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience developing internal methods, procedures, and controls for Foreign Military Sales to ensure adequate funding appropriations are available to the organization.
One year of specialized experience executing current or long-range operating plans within assigned areas.
One year of specialized experience providing financial or program oversight to organizational leadership, peers, and subordinates.
One year of specialized experience communicating program status, risks, and opportunities to organizational leadership.
Applicants who have held a General Schedule position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent NH-03 (GS-13).
Must have, or be able to obtain and maintain, a Secret security clearance.
Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Current Federal employees must attach a current SF-50 for consideration.
Applicants must meet an eligible employment authority category listed in the announcement and provide supporting documentation.
Education cannot substitute for the required experience.
Appointment may require a suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation.

Responsibilities

Conduct systematic analytical studies and evaluate input from headquarters and subordinate organizations to improve Foreign Military Sales funding performance and related initiatives.
Establish and maintain internal methods and procedures to ensure adequate funds control and effective execution of available appropriations.
Use leadership and project-management principles to communicate information and coordinate assessment planning for long- and short-range organizational goals, objectives, and metrics.
Represent HQ ACC at meetings and conferences, preparing to exchange information on budget formulation and defend the budget.
Prepare issue sheets and justifications for proposed budget cuts.