Program Analyst

Naval Air Systems Command • China Lake, CA

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About The Position

You will serve as a Program Analyst in the Research & Development Group, Weapons & Warfare Systems Test Department of NAVAIRWARCENWPNDIV China Lake, and lead the F/A-18 Team (SCS). You will provide authoritative recommendations and strategic advice directly to OPTEVFOR Leadership at the O-6 level based on test execution results. The role leads scoring boards and directs the VX-9 review process to validate complex data after software has undergone operational testing. You will develop, update, and present the technical training curriculum used to educate new personnel, and lead research on current and projected analytical methods applicable across various phases of operational test.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in direct deposit and, as a new Department of the Navy employee, successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Current federal employees applying for STRL jobs generally must meet the one-year time-in-band requirement by the announcement closing date.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• May need to travel from the normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS, including remote or isolated sites, and must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and be subject to random testing.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty; failure to maintain the required clearance may result in withdrawal of an offer or removal.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 or DA-04 in federal service, or equivalent private- or public-sector experience.
• Specialized experience must demonstrate most of the following: assigning tasks for a test team; familiarity with military aircraft operational requirements; developing test-plan components; creating and maintaining budgets, schedules, and Test and Evaluation products; collecting, processing, analyzing, evaluating, reporting, and presenting data and results; planning test-event missions alongside aircrew to assist with and evaluate military aircraft capabilities; and strong technical writing, oral communication, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the F/A-18 Team (SCS).
• Provide authoritative recommendations and strategic advice to OPTEVFOR Leadership based on test execution results.
• Lead scoring boards and direct the VX-9 review process to validate complex data after software operational testing.
• Develop, update, and present the technical training curriculum used to educate new personnel.
• Lead research on current and projected analytical methods applicable across phases of operational test.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility; contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

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