Program Analyst

Defense Threat Reduction Agency • Kirtland AFB, NM

19h

About The Position

This Program Analyst position is with the Defense Threat Reduction Agency and is being filled under the Department of Defense Direct Hire Authority expansion memorandum dated August 12, 2024. The role supports development and execution of the Department budget, including annual and five-year spend plans and the annual Program Objective Memorandum. It advises Agency management on test and assessment costs and works with Division Chiefs and Program Managers on planning and executing division, program, and project funds. The position also oversees acquisition preparation and serves as a Contracting Officer Representative for contracts supporting test and assessment requirements.

The position is in the Acquisition Workforce, Program Management functional area. The incumbent must obtain Practitioner-tier certification within four years and is expected to earn at least 40 continuous learning points each fiscal year, with 80 CLPs mandatory within two years. The position is full-time, may allow limited situational telework with supervisory approval, and is not eligible for remote telework. A TS/SCI clearance, drug testing, and a valid passport are required. Travel may be required up to 50% of duty time, including temporary assignments, weekend travel or layovers, and long hours while traveling.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level for GS-12, or equivalent to the GS-12 level for GS-13.
• Experience applying qualitative and quantitative methods to assess and improve program management processes and systems.
• Experience researching, interpreting, and applying administrative laws, policies, regulations, and precedents applicable to DoD acquisitions, Economy Act and Interagency Acquisitions, and government contracts.
• Demonstrated project management experience supporting test/assessment programs or projects, financial planning, and acquisition.
• For GS-13, experience managing schedules and developing detailed long-range program implementation and administration plans.
• For GS-13, experience managing and planning federal budgets to meet OSD obligation and expenditure rates.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.
• Must maintain a valid passport and comply with Combatant Command travel medical requirements, including vaccinations.
• Must complete required Practitioner-tier certification within four years and earn a minimum of 40 CLPs per fiscal year, with 80 CLPs mandatory within two years.
• Must undergo pre-employment and periodic random drug testing.
• Must submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Form, OGE 450, within 30 days of entering the position, annually, and upon termination.
• Must be registered for Selective Service, or exempt, if applicable.
• Must be suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Must be willing to travel for temporary assignments, potentially up to 50% of duty time, including CONUS and OCONUS travel.
• May be recalled or required to work outside normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays; overtime or compensatory time may be required.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of the Department budget.
• Analyze and support development of Annual and Five Year Spend Plans and integrate requirements into the annual Program Objective Memorandum.
• Advise Agency management on individual test and assessment costs.
• Work with Division Chiefs and Program Managers to plan and execute division, program, and project funds.
• Compile program requirements and develop program and budget estimates.
• Monitor and track funding to ensure funds are properly allocated and expended effectively and on time.
• Analyze spending trends and progress toward budgetary objectives.
• Oversee preparation of acquisitions, ensuring required documentation and schedules are prepared on time.
• Serve as Contracting Officer Representative for multi-million-dollar contracts supporting test and assessment requirements.
• Monitor contract performance, acceptance, and invoicing.
• Prepare Statements of Work, Requests for Proposal, and purchase request packages for efforts requiring contract expertise and activities.
• Develop acquisition strategies, justifications, and evaluation criteria for contracting efforts.
• Obtain Practitioner-tier certification within four years and complete required continuous learning points.

Benefits

• The federal government offers a comprehensive benefits package for employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type and other factors.

What This Job Offers

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