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. Responsibilities 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 Qualifications A. You may qualify at the GS-12 grade level 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: Applies a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of program management processes and systems; Researches, interprets, and applies 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 and financial planning and acquisition; (Experience must be clearly demonstrated in your resume) B. You may qualify at the GS-13 grade level 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: Applies a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of program management processes and systems; Researches, interprets, and applies 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 and financial planning and acquisition; Manages schedules and develops detailed plans for the long-range implementation and administration of programs; Manages and plans federal budgets to meet OSD obligation and expenditure rates; (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 ACQUISITION POSITION: This is an Acquisition Workforce position in the Program Management functional area. The incumbent will be required to become certified in the Practitioner tier within 4 years. The incumbent is required to acquire a minimum of 40 continuous learning points (CLPs) every fiscal year as a goal and 80 CLPs being mandatory within 2 years. 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. DRUG TESTING REQUIREMENT: This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). 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. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ 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))