Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens

As a Program Analyst at the NH-0343-3 broadband level, some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Position works as a Program Analyst in support of Senior Acquisition Analysts with providing recommendations to the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) leadership on all matters related to acquisition of program requirements across the Missile Defense System (MDS).
• Applies MDA directives, procedures, guides, etc. such as those referenced in the Comprehensive Acquisition Process (CAP).
• Provide Senior Acquisition Analyst with managerial and technical skills to assist with the development and implementation of successful MDS program planning, budget development, risk management, integrated logistics, acquisition and operational policies, plans and assessments.
• Serves as an assistant to the expert planner, analyst, and advisor to agency management on program analysis, annual/multi-year and long-range acquisition program planning for key agency programs.
• Works on comparison of actual program developments against approved plans and baselines to identify potential and actual problems. Assist Senior Acquisition Analyst with the development and coordination of Contract Requirements Packages (CRPs) in order to translate new and ongoing engineering requirements into artifacts that can be utilized in development of Requests for Proposals.
• Assist with the execution of inter-agency acquisitions as required with Other Government Agencies and support the review of services

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Occasional Travel
• Work Schedule: Full-time
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Maxi Flex
• Recruitment Incentives: Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees based on agency policy and availability.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible.
• Supervisory Probationary Period: May be required to successfully complete a supervisory probationary period.
• This is an acquisition position coded Practitioner in Program Management. Incumbent must obtain mandatory Back-to-Basics (BtB) certification within 60 months of entry into position.
• Incumbent must acquire 80 Continuous Learning Points every 24 months.
• Employee must obtain/maintain a Non-Critical Sensitive/Secret clearance

Qualifications

You may qualify at the NH 03 Broadband Level, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03/GS-12 grade level in the Federal service as listed below and must meet 3 out of the 5 specialized experience listed below to be qualified:

• Acquisition requirements for complex weapons systems and equipment or closely related systems and equipment development, procurement, and life-cycle management in order to plan and execute complex, multi-faceted projects.
• Assessing and developing acquisition planning documents, requirements gathering, collaborating across multi-functional teams and providing program support
• Acquisition regulations, policies, regulations, and precedents in order to analyze and resolve programmatic issues, involving risk, cost, schedule and performance.
• Advising leadership on program, product, or project strategies pertaining to program cost, schedule and performance
• Communication skills in order to research, plan, coordinate, develop, and deliver oral and written presentations and reports.

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.

How you will be evaluated

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

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.

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.