Program Analyst

Summary This position is located at the Nevada Field Office. As the Performance Assurance Manager, this position will be responsible for oversight of the Management and Operating contractor's Contractor Assurance System. This position also is considered the Subject Matter Expert for the Nevada Field Office Oversight System.

Duties

As a Program Analyst you will:

• Serves as the primary point of contact within the Field Office on all matters related to the implementation and operation of the M&O's CAS, which is intended to increase contractor accountability for performance under the M&O contract.
• Organizes and manages the NNSA review of proposed CAS elements, including assessment of the CAS using quantitative and qualitative analytical techniques for comparison to best commercial practices or industrial standards intended to achieve the intent of DOE Orders/Standards.
• Develops Field Office guidance and procedures for the CAS evaluation process. Develops and delivers training to Field Office personnel involved in the CAS, covering a broad range of issues and new developments.
• Participates in DOE/NNSA-wide initiatives and lessons learned meetings,and drives changes to annual assessment program to meet DOE/NNSA intentions, working with HQ, the Field Office, the contractor, and other NNSA personnel to develop a more comprehensive and effective program.

Qualifications

A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA pay band level or GS grade level in the Federal Service, i.e.,EN-03, NQ-03 or GS-13 Specialized experience for this position is defined as Evaluating contractor operations compared to contractual requirements and conducting risk-based reviews of contractor programs and provide formal reports and briefings to management on issues, trends, and recommended actions..

Examples of Qualified Experience that May Be Qualifying:

• Evaluation of effectiveness of programmatic operations of a contractor program.

Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following competencies. Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the competencies. identified below. Cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write "see resume" in your application!

• Oral Communication
• Organizational Performance Analysis
• Project Management
• Technical Credibility

"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.Education There is no positive education requirement for this occupational series.

Requirements

• Subject to Random Drug Testing
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Favorable suitability determination required.
• Financial Disclosure is required.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain a Q level Security Clearance.
• You must be a United States Citizen.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.
• Compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) governing personal identity which will require that you provide two forms of identification.
• A two (2) year trial period may be required. Employees serving on a trial period may be terminated at any time during the trial period for performance, conduct, or business-related reasons in the interest of Federal service.
• More than one position may be filled from this vacancy announcement.
• Please limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, you will be disqualified.
• This vacancy has a local commuting area requirement, as defined below:
• The area surrounding the duty station by which people reasonably travel back and forth from home to work; Or
• The employee's permanent duty station is located within the reasonable travel area surrounding the duty station of this vacancy; Or if applicable

Trial periods are required for all excepted service employees. Trial periods served in the same position and agency with no break in service will satisfy the requirement. How you will be evaluated Your application will be rated by our application system using the Self-Assessment Rating procedure.

THE APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS WILL BE IN TWO STAGES:

Minimum Qualifications: Once the application process is complete, the Human Resources Office will review the first two pages of your resume and supporting documentation to determine whether you meet the minimum job qualifications.

Structured Resume Review: The Human Resources Office will review the first two pages of your resume to determine your technical qualifications.

Additional documentation (e.g., cover letter, links embedded in your resume) may not be considered.

Your application and resume shall demonstrate that you possess the following Competencies. Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the Competencies identified below. Cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write "see resume" in your application.

If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses you provided in your online questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation before the vacancy closes, you may be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified'.

To preview the application questionnaire, click the link below.

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13086028 How to apply Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the announcement closing date to receive consideration.The application process is as follows:

• You must have a login.gov account to sign into USAJOBS: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/account/.
• To begin the application process in USAJOBS, click the Apply Online button.
• Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all required and supporting documentation.
• You must click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 pm (ET) on the announcement closing date.

You may update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period by returning to your USAJOBS account, select Update Application: https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.

To verify the status of your application, during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account; applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each application status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

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Employees or applicants may request Reasonable Accommodation (RA) for assistance, when applying or competing for a job or performing a job due to their medical condition or to exercise their religious beliefs. If you need reasonable accommodation in the application or selection process, please contact the Agency Contact listed on this vacancy announcement.

If you experience difficulty applying on USAJOBS, after clicking the Apply Online button, or you are experiencing a significant hardship hindering your ability to apply online, the Agency Contact listed in the announcement can assist you during normal business hours. If you receive any system error messages, take screenshots if possible, to aid technical support.Other information

• Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the FedsHireVets website.
• More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement.
• All positions require successful completion of a background investigation.
• All males born after December 31,1959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register. If you are not registered and don't have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government.
• A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized for a highly qualified applicant in accordance with the Agency policy and applicable regulations.
• In accordance with Executive Order 14170, applicants are encouraged to respond to the four short, free-response, essay questions in the questionnaire. Answers to these questions are not scored or rated. Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration.
• The Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) shares lists of applicants among its internal Departmental Elements and other agencies. You may be referred for consideration to other DOE Hiring Managers throughout the Department for more than one position based on this application or other organizations. By applying to this announcement, you understand your application materials may be shared with multiple Hiring Mangers throughout DOE or other agencies. If additional positions are filled from this announcement conditions of employment may differ. You will be notified if you are referred for additional positions.

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