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PROGRAM ANALYST

Department of the Navy
Naval Air Systems Command
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Summary

YOU WILL SERVE AS THE LEAD PROGRAM ANALYST IN THE COMPTROLLER GROUP FINANCIAL SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT GENERAL FUND BUSINESS OFFICE DIVISION OF NAVAIRWARCENAC DIV.

If selected, your salary will be set according to the established control points of this position which is equivalent to GS-14, Step 10: $142, 488 - $185, 234.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
07/09/2025 to 07/15/2025
Salary
$142,488 to - $195,200 per year
Pay scale & grade
DA 6
Location
3 vacancies in the following location:
Patuxent River, MD
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
6
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Announcement number
ST-12757690-25-LR
Control number
840225500

Duties

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  • You will provide technical direction and leadership for the identification, design/development and integration of enhancements to the existing financial solution.
  • You will identify and document positive and negative effects on business operations, coordinate the planning, preparation, and execution of command activities for modernization.
  • You will coordinate the planning, preparation, and execution of command activities for modernization, business data analytics capabilities, and identification, design and deployment of process automation technology.
  • You will ensure the program maintains focus on approved strategies and plans, accurately assesses risk and ensures all actions are consistent with sound business practice and provide information to reporting seniors, within and outside the Command.
  • You will maintain program and administrative reference materials; project files and relevant background documents and maintains current and comprehensive knowledge of policies and processes relevant to the team’s work.
  • You will maintain knowledge of state-of-the-art computing concepts and design methodologies and tools relevant to the design, development, validation, and implementation of the financial system.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12/13 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Lead cross-functional teams or programs focused on enterprise-wide process improvement, financial systems modernization, or audit readiness; 2) Develop and execute plans aligned with organizational strategies and goals; 3) Evaluate existing business processes and recommend improvements based on analytical findings, performance data, or risk assessments; 4) Apply organizational policies, laws, and regulations to identify and resolve operational challenges; 5) Proficient in collecting, interpreting, and synthesizing large volumes of complex financial or operational data using tools such as SAP, SQL, Microsoft Access, or Excel to inform strategic decision-making; 6) Prepare high-quality reports, dashboards, or presentations with actionable recommendations; 7) Support or manage enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems or financial management systems, including design enhancements, data integrity, interface issues, and system sustainment operations; 8) Develop and align program objectives with strategic plans; 9) Assess risks, plan mitigation strategies, and implement policies or initiatives accordingly; 10: Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical or policy information to stakeholders, leadership, and interdepartmental teams; 11) Provide guidance or technical direction to staff or contractors, and performing evaluations of work performance.


Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series


Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Education


EDUCATION IS NOT SUBSTITUTABLE FOR EXPERIENCE AT THIS GRADE LEVEL.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf


PPP - PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.

ICTAP - To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/


MIL SPOUSE - Military Spouse Preference applicants will receive priority consideration at the Full Performance Level (FPL) and if determined to be Best Qualified at the FPL, and selected, must be placed at the FPL. A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.





How you will be evaluated

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

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies:

  • ANALYTICAL CONCEPTS, POLICIES, AND PRINCIPLES
  • ORAL COMMUNICATION
  • PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
  • REPORTING AND RECOMMENDATIONS
  • STRATEGIC THINKING
  • WRITTEN COMMUNICATION


You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

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