PROGRAM ANALYST with Security Clearance

Duties * You will conduct program analysis for the acquisition, development, and construction of the Zumwalt Class of destroyers, DDG 1000. * You will use qualitative and quantitative techniques to evaluate cost, schedule, and performance as part of a ship/weapons system acquisition program. * You will serve as management advisor using discernment and judgment to address a wide variety of interrelated subject matter, including financial, contractual, programmatic, or other program office focus areas. * You will develop guidance, policies, and procedures for organizational and program improvement related to cost, schedule, and performance measures and provide recommendations for corrective actions to resolve deficiencies to managers and analysts. * You will prepare and implement long-range planning objectives covering contracts and contractual administrative aspects of the organization and other assigned areas. * You will conduct studies, surveys, and reviews of projects to evaluate the effectiveness of operations implemented to achieve program requirements and goals. * You will evaluate compliance with meeting specific program goals and objectives, rules, and regulations. * You will create evaluation plans and produce metrics, trend analysis, and data sets to measure program effectiveness in ship acquisition and ship repair across primary contracts. * You will develop and recommend methodologies and approaches for corrective actions to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of program operations. * You will conduct cost-benefits analyses to determine effectivity of shipbuilding, maintenance and weapons system acquisition operations. * You will establish and maintain working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate projects and facilitate collaboration. * You will develop and analyze data to demonstrate the link between strategic measures and operational requirements. This includes evaluating the impact of internal and external factors on meeting mission requirements. * You will prepare coordinated reports, presentations, and briefings in support of program actions. * You will brief senior leadership and makes recommendations based on findings. Requirements Conditions of Employment * Must be a US Citizen. * Must be determined suitable for federal employment. * Must participate in the direct deposit pay program. * New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov * Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326. * Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. * You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. * This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Acquisition Functional Area and category assigned to the position is required within established category timeframes. * This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time. * This is a Financial Management Level 3 certified position per the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Section 1599d. You must achieve this level within prescribed timelines. Certification requirements are in DoD Instruction 1300.26. Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NH-02 (GS-11 equivalent) pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector conducting quantitative or qualitative analysis of acquisition, contracting, financial, or programmatic functions for ships, ship systems, or warfare systems. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Education N/A Additional information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. This position is part of the Department of Defense Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo), which is an alternate personnel system. The NH-03 broadband level encompasses positions equivalent to GS-12/13. This position has a Control Point (CP). The salary may be capped at the GS-13 Step 05 (currently $117,198). If your current salary is above this amount, your salary may be matched. * Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: * ANALYTICAL CONCEPTS, POLICIES, AND PRINCIPLES
* ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES
* PARTNERING
* REPORTING AND RECOMMENDATIONS
* STRATEGIC THINKING
* WRITTEN COMMUNICATION You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility and qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. * Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehens

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