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PROGRAM ANALYST

Department of Defense
Defense Threat Reduction Agency
Nuclear Enterprise Directorate

Summary

This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for .

Overview

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Accepting applications
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—Yes - This position is an in-person position at facilities located at Kirtland AFB, New Mexico. This position may be eligible for limited, situational telework subject to supervisory approval and not to exceed current Agency guidelines. This position is not eligible for remote telework.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$90,479 - $139,871 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 12 - 13
Promotion potential
13
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
Secret
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
DTRA-26-13040947-MP
Control number
881237900

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Current permanent competitive service Department of Defense (DoD) employees. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program, Veterans Employment Opportunities Act, Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 31.5.612) and Civilian Mil Sp. DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP) eligibles: Retained Grade Preference (RGP), Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible, Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP).

Duties

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As a PROGRAM ANALYST at the GS-0343-12/13 some of your typical work assignments may include:

- Perform Developmental Program and Acquisition Planning: Assist in planning, developing, and executing current and future acquisition program requirements under developmental supervision; support Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and draft strategic resource plans, acquisition streamlining proposals, and life-cycle program management processes.
- Assist with Budget Formulation and Financial Management: Formulate detailed developmental program plans, cost projections, and budget estimates; assist in preparing agency program documents, including Program Objectives Memoranda (POM), Budget Estimate Submissions, Congressional budget justifications, and financial exhibits in accordance with DoD budgeting processes.
- Draft Procurement and Technical Requirements: Conduct market research, cost estimates, and analyses of alternatives to assist in translating mission-oriented training requirements into formal procurement packages, including drafting Statements of Work (SOW), Performance Work Standards (PWS), and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASP).
- Administer Accountable Property and Inventory Operations: Assist in serving as an accountable property holder and technical advisor for the management, tracking, proper storage, and disposal of physical property and training equipment worth over $9M across the department.
- Support Contract Monitoring and COR Responsibilities: Perform developmental Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) duties to monitor contract performance, track expenditures and contractor burn rates, evaluate deliverables, and document performance using the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS).
- Maintain Administrative and Program Compliance: Assist in ensuring department compliance with DTRA and DNWS standards for budget execution, contract administrative oversight, records management, security protocols, foreign disclosure, and travel coordination (DTS).

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
  • Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
  • Work Schedule: Full Time
  • Overtime: Occasionally
  • Tour of Duty: Flexible
  • Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized based on available funding
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
  • Telework Eligibility: This position may be eligible for limited, situational telework subject to supervisory approval and not to exceed current Agency guidelines. This position is not eligible for remote telework
  • Acquisition position in the Program Manager field, must achieve Level II certification within 24 months, unless a formal extension waiver is approved, and must earn 80 continuous learning points (CLPs) every 2 period, with a goal of 40 CLPs annually.
  • Employee must either have or be capable of obtaining a TOP SECRET clearance.
  • Subject to pre-employment drug testing and periodic random drug testing thereafter.
  • Position works with and safeguards individuals’ personal data protected by the Privacy Act.
  • Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. And overtime and/or emergency overtime may be required.
  • Work may require travel away from the normal duty station; may be required to travel on military and commercial aircraft.
  • Recall to duty may be a requirement of this position.
  • Financial Disclosure: 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 continued below.
  • Financial Disclosure Cont.: The incumbent shall comply with the requirements of DoD FM Certification program within the allotted time frame. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS- 13, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service:

  • Knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods to assess long-range acquisition program planning and effectiveness
  • Skill in analyzing contract performance metrics and establishing programmatic management controls
  • Ability to conduct financial analysis and evaluate program resource allocation
  • Knowledge of management principles to evaluate and optimize inventory and accountable property operations
  • Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams, consult with stakeholders, and communicate analytical findings
You may qualify at the GS- 12, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service:
  • Applying advanced analytical and evaluative methods to assess and optimize long-range acquisition program planning
  • Analyzing complex contract performance metrics to establish robust programmatic management controls and mitigate operational risk
  • Conducting comprehensive financial analysis to evaluate resource allocation and optimize budget execution
  • Utilizing advanced management principles to evaluate and streamline accountable property operations
  • Leading multi-disciplinary teams to consult with senior stakeholders and communicate strategic analytical findings.
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.






Additional information

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility.

For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:
Special Hiring Authority for Veterans
Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/register/)

The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.

Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information.

For more information, please visit

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

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/140025/140025_vol300.PDF?ver=LQ7feWw-8-5DI2tceUpmgA%3d%3d

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.

As required by 5 C.F.R. § 302.106., DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. § 1194).

Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).

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.

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/13040947.

To review the status of an application through USAJOBS:
1. Log into your USAJOBS account
2. Click Application Status within your profile to expand your application
3. Locate the job announcement and click the more information link under the Status column for this position. You will be routed to Application Manager. The Details tab displays by default. The Details tab displays comprehensive information about the selected Application Package including: assessment(s) and the status, supporting documents and their status, correspondence sent to you by the hiring agency, and your application processing status. To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf . Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144. You are highly encouraged to submit your application package and complete your assessment questionnaire on-line.

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

Defense Threat Reduction Agency

The Defense Threat Reduction Agency provides cross-cutting solutions to enable the DoD, the United States Government, and international partners to DETER strategic attack against the United States and it's allies; PREVENT, reduce, and counter Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) and emerging threats; and PREVAIL against WMD-armed adversaries in crisis and conflict.

Agency contact information

DTRA Servicing Team
Phone
614-693-0259
Email
DHRC-DDTRAHR@dla.mil
Address
Defense Threat Reduction Agency
8725 JOHN J KINGMAN ROAD
MSC 6201
FT BELVOIR, VA 22060-6201
US

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