PROGRAM ANALYST

Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Learn more about this agency Duties You will serve as a senior technical and operational authority at the forward edge of U.S. Navy combat systems development. You will lead the end-to-end execution of high-visibility Test and Evaluation programs for Aegis and Ship Self-Defense System (SSDS). You will lead the full lifecycle of complex combat systems Testing and Evaluation events, from initial customer requirement analysis, planning, and funding coordination to live-fire execution and formal post-event reporting. You will serve as the principal technical authority, translating fleet and programmatic requirements into executable test plans. You will act as the primary government point of contact for all assigned events, expertly managing communications and expectations with senior leaders to ensure mission success. You will provide operational control and safety oversight for live-fire exercises. You will possess the capability to qualify as a Range Control Officer (RCO) and act as the responsible official for the safe expenditure of naval ordnance. You will provide expert analysis and recommendations to shape SCSC’s long-range strategic development roadmap, ensuring facility capabilities align with the evolving needs of the fleet and next-generation combat systems. You will balance technical authority, customer engagement, fiscal oversight, and safety compliance while supporting SCSC’s mission and long-term modernization objectives. 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. Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NH-02 pay band (or GS-11 equivalent) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector overseeing the end-to-end lifecycle of combat test and evaluation events to analyze or recommend operational safety or oversight for the modernization of combat systems. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-ADMIN 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 under the Acquisition Demonstration Project (AcqDemo) personnel system. The NH-03 broadband is equivalent to the GS-12 and GS-13 grade levels. This announcement uses the Direct Hire Authority (DHA) AcqDemo for Business & Technical Management to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. 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. Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below. 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.