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Program Analyst

Department of Energy
National Nuclear Security Administration
Office of Secure Transportation

Summary

This position is located within the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Office of Secure Transportation (OST), Engineering Systems and Technology Division (ESTD), Command & Control, Communications, Computers & Cyber Security Branch (C5B), Oak Ridge, TN, serving as a Program Analyst, responsible for oversight of the C5B programs.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Posted today · Apply by 06/09/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 9, 2026
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$106,437 - $163,514 per year
Pay scale & grade
NQ 3
Promotion potential
3
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Q Access Authorization
Position sensitivity and risk
Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Financial disclosure required
Yes
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
26-NA-15-OST-XA-00343-NNSA
Control number
870988400

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Current NNSA Federal employees with competitive status only. NNSA employees with CTAP or RPL eligibility.

Duties

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As a Program Analyst (Secondary), you will:

  • Apply a wide range of methods in the application of program analysis, principles, practices and methodologies to plan, assess and evaluate the C5B programs.
  • Leads the development, execution, and evaluation of program objectives with respect to communications systems by gathering mission equipment requirements and evaluation of new technologies and modifications of existing systems.
  • Responsible for performing acceptance testing and evaluation on systems components and equipment for effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Responsible for conducting trends analysis and forecasting system requirements to present results and recommendations to program officials. Ensures documentation for new systems/technology deployment is maintained.
  • Incumbent identifies, analyzes and evaluates major aspects of the program to provide long range program goals and objectives for future Escort Vehicles and Tractor modifications, deployment schedules of new vehicles, and information technology systems for Mission Operations (OMO) vehicles

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Subject to Random Drug Testing
  • Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
  • Favorable suitability determination 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.
  • May be required to successfully complete a one (1) year probationary or two (2) year trial period. Employees serving on a probationary or trial period may be terminated at any time during the probationary or trial period for performance, conduct, or business-related reasons in the interest of Federal service.
  • Please limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, you will be disqualified.
Probationary periods are required for new employees appointed to competitive service positions for the first time; or reinstated employees who return to Federal service after a break in service of 30-days or more and who have not completed a probationary period will need to complete the requirement. 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.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience: One full year of specialized experience equivalent in responsibility and scope to the NV-03, NQ-02 pay band or GS-12 level, providing analytical oversight and program management related to communications systems capabilities required for Agent/Convoy Operations.

Specialized experience is defined as meeting two (2) of following:

Experience applying qualitative and quantitative techniques for measuring effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of assigned communications program elements.

Experience with Federal laws, DOE Orders, and preferably with NNSA Transportation Safeguards System (TSS) operations policies and procedures as they pertain to OST IT programs. Experience must be sufficient to plan, coordinate and evaluate OST communications systems in a fixed or mobile environment in the context of support to the OST Transportation Safeguards Program.

Experience in conducting comprehensive studies, analysis and report findings which identify, communicate and resolve complex issues and problems regarding efficiency of system components.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for this position.

Additional 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.
  • 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.
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.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

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

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/Subject Matter Expert 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.

A quality review will then be conducted by the HR Office and/or Subject Matter Expert (SME). Your application is rated based on the extent and quality of your experience, education (if applicable to the job), and training described in your online resume/questionnaire as related to the duties of this position.

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.

  • Oral Communication
  • Organizational Awareness
  • Planning and Evaluating
  • Requirements Analysis
  • Technical Competence

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/12954216




National Nuclear Security Administration

Would you like to play a key role in a critical mission? If so, then the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Office of Secure Transportation, Office of Technical Service, Command and Control, Communications, Computers, and Cyber Security Branch have a great opportunity for a Program Analyst (Secondary) that may interest you. As a Program Analyst (Secondary) you will provide in-depth analysis between OST mission requirements and communications systems capabilities required for agent/convoy operations. This is a secondary position that requires at least 3 years of Nuclear Materials Courier experience.

Agency contact information

Keith Ross
Email
keith.ross@nnsa.doe.gov
Address
NNSA - Office of Secure Transportation
24600 20th St SE
Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5507
US

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