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Lead Program Analyst

Department of Energy
National Nuclear Security Administration
Associate Administrator for Infrastructure Lifecycle Management (NA-915)
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Summary

This position serves as a Lead Program Analyst for the Recapitalization Program in the Infrastructure Modernization Division (NA-915) within the Office of Infrastructure (NA-90). NA-915 provides program management of infrastructure modernization activities (recapitalization, construction, sustainability, and disposition) to ensure NNSA's infrastructure is sustainable, effective, and efficient to safely meet Enterprise needs.

Overview

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Job canceled
Open & closing dates
10/23/2024 to 11/06/2024
Salary
$145,250 - $191,900 per year
Pay scale & grade
NQ 4
Locations
1 vacancy in the following locations:
Washington, DC
Germantown, MD
Albuquerque, NM
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Q Access Authorization
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
Financial disclosure
Yes
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
25-XA-03333-RE-12586928-GOV
Control number
815626000

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Clarification from the agency

Current Federal employees with competitive status or other eligibility; Former Federal employees with reinstatement eligibility; CTAP/ICTAP eligibles; Veterans with VOW, VEOA, or 30% disability; Military Spouses; Individuals with Disabilities Schedule A; Peace Corps, Vista (AmeriCorps) eligibles; Those eligible under an OPM interchange agreement or other special appointing authority.

Duties

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As a Lead Program Analyst, you will:

  • Provide program/project management and guidance for the multi-billion annual budget for all ten NNSA sites, assuring their operation and maintenance is managed in a safe, environmentally sound, secure, efficient, and reliable manner.
  • Serve as program manager for Recapitalization portfolios of significant interest to the public and the Government. Develops and implements broad programs based on existing, new, or revised legislation.
  • Develop and implement programs, plans, and objectives related to a national infrastructure management program.
  • Work and communicate in an effective and timely manner within NA-90 and with other stakeholders and resolve conflicts at the lowest possible level.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • 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 one year probationary period may be required.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA Demonstration Project pay band or GS grade level in the Federal service, NQ-03 or GS-14.

Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Experience in applying advanced concepts, principles, and methodologies of program analysis, to include skill in applying a wide range of qualitative and quantitative principles and techniques in the development of innovative approaches to study and recommend solutions for improvement of program effectiveness in programs of national scope.

Examples of Specialized Experience:

1. Experience with advanced concepts and principles of program management, and a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative analytical methods for the assessment and improvement of program effectiveness.
2. Experience with DOE orders, rules and regulations related to Recapitalization and disposition; environmental, integrated safety management, and health regulations, policies, procedures, practices, basic manufacturing, and research and development processes, nuclear facilities and the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board role and mission sufficient to accomplish program analyst duties within the context of the NA-90 mission.
3. Experience teaming with the staff to implement program and project management principles and processes, including cost, scope, and schedule management.4. Experience working with the DOE budgetary process, methods of controlling funds, procurement processes and procedures, and contractual terms and conditions sufficient to accomplish program analyst duties within the context of NA-90 Resource Management business processes and mission.

"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.

CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. If you are eligible for career transition assistance plans such as ICTAP or CTAP, you must meet the definition of "well qualified" which is defined as having a score of 85 or better.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

Education

No Education Requirement

Additional information

  • The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • 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.
  • If you believe that you are eligible for the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), please visit the OPM ICTAP/CTAP website for more information. In order to be considered under the ICTAP program, your application must score within the pre-established "well qualified" category as stated in the Qualifications section.
  • More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement.
  • Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year.
  • Many 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 Agency policy.
EEO Policy: Click HERE.
Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Click HERE.
Veterans Information: Click HERE.
Telework: Click HERE.
Selective Service Registration: Click HERE.
Information about the NNSA Demonstration project can be found by clicking HERE.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

The Department of Energy uses an application tracking system to evaluate the responses you provide in the applicant assessment questionnaire to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications necessary for this position. Then, the HR Office and/or Subject Matter Expert (SME) will conduct a quality review of your application and supporting documentation to determine if your qualifications meet the criteria for referral to the selecting official.

Merit Promotion & VEOA Procedures: If you are minimally qualified for this job, your responses to the self-assessment questions (True/False, Yes/ No, Multiple Choice questions) will be evaluated to determine if you are a best qualified candidate. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. Due weight will also be given to federal employees, when applicable, for performance appraisals and awards in accordance with 5 CFR ยง 335.103(b)(3). Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements and current employees must have at least a fully successful or equivalent performance rating to receive consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):

Oral Communication, Planning and Evaluating, and Project Management

Non-competitive Procedures: If you are applying under a non-competitive or special hiring authority, you will still be required to answer the assessment questions. However, you will not be evaluated against the rating and ranking criteria. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you are minimally qualified for this job. Veterans' Preference will be applied when required by the hiring authority (e.g., VRA, Schedule A).

All qualified Non-competitive applicants and the best qualified Merit Promotion and VEOA applicants will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration.

Career Transition Assistance Programs: To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet the eligibility criteria; and 2) be rated "well-qualified", which is defined as having a score of 85 or better.

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', or your score may be adjusted accordingly.

To preview the application questionnaire, click the link below.
https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12586928

National Nuclear Security Administration

The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) carries out the national nuclear security responsibilities of the Department of Energy (DOE), including maintenance of a safe, secure, and reliable stockpile of nuclear weapons and associated materials capabilities and technologies; promotion of international nuclear safety and nonproliferation; and administration and management of the naval nuclear propulsion program. The Office of Infrastructure (NA-90) provides NNSA with the people, systems, and processes that NNSA needs to succeed in delivering mission capabilities through the planning, design, acquisition, operation, maintenance, recapitalization, and disposition of NNSA's existing facilities and infrastructure as well as executing a world-class project management program that enables the timely delivery of complex major construction and capital projects for the Nuclear Security Enterprise on budget.

Agency contact information

Jantrony Price
Phone
202-586-2378
Email
jantrony.price@nnsa.doe.gov
Address
Office of Infrastructure
24600 20th St SE
Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5507
US

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