Program Analyst

Naval Sea Systems Command • Keyport, WA

20h

About The Position

This public notice flyer notifies interested applicants of anticipated Program Analyst vacancies; applications are not accepted through the flyer, and there may or may not be vacancies filled from it. The Program Analyst serves as a financial point of contact for assigned projects, providing analyses and information to Customer Advocates, Technical Project Managers, and management concerning expenditures, tasking, and fund allocation. The role provides financial oversight of ongoing projects, monitors fund execution at a detailed level, assesses performance against plans, and identifies variances across execution areas.

The position analyzes program and system applications using analytical and evaluative methods to troubleshoot procedures, resolve issues, and support project efficiency and economy. It provides guidance on stabilized banded labor rates and service cost center rates, and acts as a Comptroller Department liaison for project stakeholders and organizational divisions or branches to support fiscal control and proper fund execution. The role also supports long-range planning through the NUWC DIV Keyport workload planning process/system, including analysis, report generation, and documentation of conditions for assigned projects.

The position requires U.S. citizenship, suitability for federal employment, participation in direct deposit, and the ability to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance. It may require travel to locations within and outside the continental United States, including remote or isolated sites, and travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods. It is designated Mission Essential, requiring continuity of operations and/or completion of mission-essential tasks. The position is covered by a bargaining unit.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be 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.
• Must meet applicable Selective Service registration requirements for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering duty; failure to maintain the required clearance may result in withdrawal of the offer or removal.
• 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.
• GS-09: One year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-07, including assisting with research or investigations of business, financial, or management practices related to fund management or project execution; assisting in developing or applying evaluation plans, procedures, or methods for program analysis, workload forecasting, or financial oversight; assisting with management surveys, reviews, or analyses of financial or workload processes; applying established analytical methods and judgment to routine problems, variances, or reporting; and using analytical tools or systems to gather data, generate metrics, or document project conditions.
• GS-07: One year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-05, including analyzing problems related to program operations, financial processes, or workload; gathering and reviewing project funding, expenditure, or execution data; recognizing solutions or approaches for programs or financial matters; planning and organizing work for reports, analyses, or project support; and communicating financial, workload, or program information orally and in writing.
• In lieu of specialized experience, GS-09 applicants may qualify through a master's or equivalent graduate degree, two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree, or an LL.B. or J.D. in a directly related field.
• In lieu of specialized experience, GS-07 applicants may qualify through one full year of graduate-level education or a bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement.

Responsibilities

• Serve as point of contact for financial matters on assigned projects, providing analyses and information about fund expenditures, tasking, and allocation.
• Provide financial oversight for ongoing projects, monitor fund execution at the micro-level, assess performance against plans, and identify variances across execution areas.
• Analyze program and system applications using analytical and evaluative methods to troubleshoot procedures, resolve issues, and ensure project efficiency and economy.
• Provide guidance on stabilized banded labor rates and service cost center rates to Customer Advocates, Technical Project Managers, department managers, employees, and project managers.
• Act as Comptroller Department liaison for Customer Advocates, Technical Project Managers, divisions, and branches, overseeing financial operations to ensure fiscal control and proper fund execution.
• Support long-range planning using the NUWC DIV Keyport workload planning process/system by assisting with analyses, generating reports, and documenting conditions for assigned projects.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits eligibility depends on position type, and applicants are directed to contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

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