Program Analyst

Summary This position is part of the Department of War (DoW), Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The incumbent will be responsible for serving as a program analyst for broad subject matter area in information technology including enterprise resource planning capabilities, communications, architecture, and systems planning.

Duties Salary Ranges are the following unless statutory/regulatory rates prevail.

For the Redstone Arsenal, AL Location: $130,987 to $197,200 (includes 21.91% locality)

For the Fort Belvoir, VA and/or Dahlgren Location: $143,913-$197,200 (includes 33.94% locality)

For the Colorado Springs, CO Location: $129,096 to $197,200 (includes 20.15% locality)

As a Program Analyst at the NH-0343-4 broadband level, some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Supporting FMS management with coordinating and overseeing financial system accesses and interfaces, establishing policy and standard operating procedures for both internal and external organizational structures.
• Serving as the senior program analyst and technical advisor for broad IT subject matter areas, including Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) capabilities, systems architecture, and communications planning. Defining, validating, and prioritizing internal and external financial system requirements; leading strategic development and implementation initiatives across the enterprise.
• Directing financial data integrity initiatives, serving as the senior analyst for troubleshooting critical errors and resolving systemic discrepancies across complex MDA and external financial systems.
• Leading and overseeing strategic FMS Case closure activities, ensuring complete alignment of multi-layered financial systems, overseeing complex interface balancing, and certifying final reports for interim closed cases.
• Monitoring and certifying enterprise-level financial system reconciliations and corrective actions, ensuring absolute regulatory compliance of FMS accounts with DFAS Security Assistance (SA) and MDA.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the NH-04 Broadband Level, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03/GS-13 grade level in the Federal service as listed below and must meet 3 of the 5 specialized experience listed below to be qualified:

• Leads enterprise-wide financial systems modernization by directing the planning, integration, and continuous deployment of complex Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and financial management systems across cross-functional teams.
• Serves as senior technical advisor, delivering strategic briefings to executive leadership to remediate critical system defects and optimize financial operations.
• Directs Foreign Military Sales (FMS) financial reconciliation and case closeout, orchestrating cross-functional stakeholder communication to systematically identify and resolve complex accounting variances in full compliance with the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM).
• Reconciles complex delivery reporting data against financial systems (e.g., Defense Integrated Financial System - DIFS) to maintain precise billing accuracy.
• Resolves systemic billing discrepancies and data interface errors between logistics feeders and accounting networks to enable seamless, timely case closure.

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.

All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. How you will be evaluated We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified below, required for this position. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements.

Veterans Preference: If you are entitled to veterans preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.

For information on entitlement see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx

Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) (NonComp Mil Sp): To receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the " Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) (NonComp Mil Sp)" eligibility. If you are claiming Military Spouse eligibility and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager. Information and required documentation for claiming Military Spouse eligibility may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below.

Appointment of Department of Defense Spouses (NonComp Civ Sp): Are you the spouse of a current Department of Defense, Department of State, or intelligence community employee who is being transferred in the interest of the Government from one official station within the Department to another within the Department for permanent duty? Supporting Documentation: You are required to submit proof of marriage AND permanent change of station (PCS) orders: spouse's PCS orders (showing you as a dependent) and/or copy of marriage certificate. If you are a current or previous Federal employee, please include your most recent SF-50. How to apply To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.

• To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
• You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
• You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
• To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13092817

Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at:

https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d

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Other Notes:

ACQUISITION POSITION: This position requires Acquisition Workforce Level Advanced in Business, Financial Management Certification prior to hiring is not essential but must be accomplished within 48 months after entry into this position.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: Selectee or incumbent must be able to obtain the appropriate certification level for their position. This is a Financial Management Level 3 Certified position. IAW Public Law 112-81 and DoD Policy the incumbent shall comply with the requirements of DoD FM Certification program within the allotted timeframe. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

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/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf.

All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.

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))

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 may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.