PROGRAM ANALYST

Summary This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) "Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense," dated August 12,2024. This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. Learn more about this agency Duties As a PROGRAM ANALYST at the GS-0343-12/13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Supports the development and execution of the Department Budget. Conducts analysis in support of the development of the Annual and Five Year Spend Plans and integrates requirements into the Department's annual Program Objective Memorandum (POM). Advises Agency management on individual test and assessment costs, and works directly with Division Chiefs and Program Managers to support planning and execution of Division, program, and project funds. Compiles program requirements and develops program and budget estimates; monitors and tracks funding to ensure funds are properly allocated and expended in a timely and effective manner. Analyzes trends in spending and progress toward budgetary objectives. Independently oversees preparation of acquisitions ensuring timely preparation of all required documentation and schedules. Serves as Contracting Officer Representative for multi-million-dollar contracts supporting test and assessment requirements. Monitors performance, acceptance, and invoicing. Prepares Statements of Work (SOWs), Requests for Proposal (RFPs), and PR packages for efforts requiring contract expertise and activities. Develops acquisition strategies, justifications, and evaluation criteria for contracting efforts. Requirements Conditions of employment Must be a U.S. Citizen Occasional Travel Work Schedule: Full-time Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation May be required to successfully complete a probationary period Overtime: 10% Tour of Duty: Flexible Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized if funds available and with approval from hiring manager Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Financial Disclosure: Must submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Form, OGE 450, within 30 days of entering the position, annually and upon termination of employment IAW DoD Directive 5500.7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation, August 30, 1993. Telework Eligibility: This position may be eligible for limited, situational telework subject to supervisory approval and not to exceed current Agency guidelines. This position is not eligible for remote telework. Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Security Clearance. Subject to pre-employment drug testing and periodic random testing thereafter May be recalled to duty 24-hours a day during other than normal duty hours to include evenings, weekends, and holidays; may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Overtime/compensatory time may be required. Travel in the performance of temporary assignments may be required up to 50% of duty time per year (CONUS/OCONUS), and travel may be required to include weekend travel, weekend layovers during travel, and long hours while in travel status. The employee must be willing to comply with each Combatant Command (COCOM) travel medical requirement to include vaccinations. Must maintain a valid passport. This is an Acquisition Workforce position in Program Management Functional Area, Practitioner tier. The must become certified in the Practitioner tier within 5 years, and required to complete 40 continuous learning points (CLPs) annually. Qualifications You may qualify at the GS-12, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Experience applying a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of 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 experience with project management to support management of test/assessment programs/projects financial planning and acquisition; Experience with managing schedules and developing detailed plans for the long-range implementation and administration of the program; Experience managing and planning federal budgets. Familiarity with planning budgets to meet OSD obligation and expenditure rates, and; Ability and skill in designing and conducting management studies. (Experience must be clearly demonstrated in your resume) You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Expert knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of program management processes and systems; Expert knowledge of the range of administrative laws, policies, regulations, and precedents applicable to DoD acquisitions, Economy Act and Interagency Acquisitions, and government contracts; Expert knowledge of project management to support management of test/assessment programs/projects financial planning and acquisition. Must be able to manage schedule to develop detailed plans for the long-range implementation and administration of the program; Demonstrated experience managing and planning federal budgets. Knowledge and experience planning budgets to meet OSD obligation and expenditure rates; Ability and skill in designing and conducting comprehensive management studies, and preparing solutions to especially broad, important, and severe management problems in order to analyze issues of effectiveness and efficiency, and; Ability and skill in planning, organizing, and directing team study work, and effectively conducting critical negotiations with Agency senior level management, outside agency senior level management, and representatives of NATO countries in order to influence others to accept and implement findings and recommendations. (Experience must be clearly demonstrated in your resume). Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional information This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) "Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense," dated August 12,2024. RE-EMPLOYED ANNUITANT: This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF?ver=LQ7feWw-8-5DI2tceUpmgA%3d%3d All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement. This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You will be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position. Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the "Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP)" eligibility. If you are claiming RGP and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant. Information and required documentation for claiming MSP may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below. To be eligible as a RGP, you must submit the following supporting documents with your application package: a signed Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 (whs.mil)); a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) effecting the placement in retained grade status; or a copy of the notification letter you received regarding the RIF or classification downgrade. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)) Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits 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 windowLearn 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.