PROGRAM ANALYST with Security Clearance

Duties * You will review contract service support request documents for compliance with regulations, reasonableness of cost estimate, adequacy of market survey, and availability of funds. * You will assist in the development of contracting studies and in the development of new analytical techniques for evaluating these services to include narrative explanation of variances and anomalies. * You will monitor the manning, shipboard competency fulfilment, operational status and material conditions of assigned ships or class assets and initiate action ensuring ship's capabilities are current with evolving mission requirements. * You will analyze and evaluate the status of assigned contracted ship operations on a quantitative and qualitative basis for effectiveness in meeting program requirements. * You will serve as technical advisor, authority and consultant responsible for the continuing analysis of effectiveness, efficiency, cost effectiveness, schedule adherence, and other key parameters of the program's progress and success. * You will justify and defend findings and conclusions, developing and recommending alternatives to actual or potential problem areas, and identifying the effect on the program and resource requirements. * You will develop work products utilizing currently authorized Navy Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) software (Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access and Project). Requirements Conditions of Employment * This position is eligible for part time, substantial or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management. * 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 * Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. * 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. * Travel is a requirement for this position. * 10-25% or more travel is required to various work sites which includes both Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside Continental United States (OCONUS) locations as well as ships at sea and in various ports worldwide. * The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government passport for official OCONUS travel. * Occasional overtime may be required. * You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license. * Employment and Financial Interests disclosure may be required. Incumbent may be required to complete OGE Form 450 annually. * Shipyard and shipboard work is a requirement of the position where the incumbent may be required to climb, crawl, and bend to accomplish shipboard inspections in a shipyard environment. * This position is eligible for part time, substantial or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management. * This is a bargaining unit position. Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1. Experience assisting with worldwide scheduling and support of assigned projects including overseeing coordination of logistics and operational needs to meet mission requirements. 2. Experience coordinating multiple projects with various stakeholders (internal and external) to achieve project goals and objectives. 3. Experience monitoring the readiness and material condition of ships. 4. Experience preparing and presenting briefings on assigned projects to large groups including senior internal and external personnel. 5. Experience reviewing contractor invoices to ensure that charges are reasonable, valid, properly invoiced and reimbursable in accordance with the terms of the contract. 6. Experience participating and assisting in the planning, preparation, development, and justification of annual budget estimates and funding requests. 7. Experience monitoring the execution of projects from development to implementation. 8. Experience identifying resources including personnel, financial, and equipment to support various program and mission needs. 9. Experience collecting, organizing, and maintaining information and data for future reference and analysis. 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 This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required. This position requires exposure to high noise levels. 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/ictap/ 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. 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. * 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: * Accountability
* ACCOUNTABILITY
* ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES
* Attention to Detail
* Customer Service
* Decision Making
* Flexibility
* Influencing/Negotiating
* Integrity/Honesty
* Interpersonal Skills
* Learning
* ORAL COMMUNICATION
* PROBLEM SOLVING
* Reading Comprehension
* Reasoning
* REPORTING AND RECOMMENDATIONS
* Self-Management
* Stress Tolerance
* Teamwork
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