Program Analyst

Duties : This position is being filled under AcqDemo Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) for non-acquisition positions involving 51% or more of time in direct support of acquisition positions within Business and Technical Management Professional Career path.

As a Program Analyst at the NH-0343-4 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Serve as the Sea-Based Weapon System Program Office Subject Matter Expert (SME) in support of U.S. Navy, Joint and Multi-Lateral missile defense planning, exercises and operations and possess expert knowledge of Operational Doctrine and Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) for employment of Maritime and Land-Based Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) forces.
• Assess delivered missile defense capabilities at the warfighter level and provides feedback to the capability development process pertaining to the Focused Fleet Feedback Program. Coordinates warfighter engagements with MDA leadership, Joint Staff, services & industry to improve missile defense operational effectiveness.
• Provide managerial and technical support in development and monitoring of missile defense related sustainment efforts including reliability and maintainability studies relating to missile defense and the Aegis Weapon System (AWS) combat system elements.
• Provide response to emergent fleet issues primarily and provide initial distance support triage and resolve fleet issues, particularly in support of deployed units. Report and track status of Aegis Combat System (ACS)/ AWS Casualty Reports (CASREPs) to include notifications of high visibility CASREPs when received and providing daily reporting updates enhancing readiness and supporting operational decisions.
• Support readiness initiatives in conjunction with various field activities, In-Service Engineering Agents (ISEA), Repair and Maintenance Commands, Destroyer Squadrons, Carrier Strike Groups, Aegis BMD-capable Ship Commanding Officers and Naval Supply (NAVSUP) in identification and resolution of missile defense and AWS system readiness issues.
• Develop studies, trend analysis, and reviews on highly complex problems that cross organizational boundaries and promulgates solutions.

Requirements : 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: Set Schedule
• Recruitment Incentives: PCS Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is situational telework eligible
• Must be able to obtain/maintain a Critical Sensitive/Top Secret security clearance
• This is a drug testing designated position
• Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees based on agency policy and availability.
• This position may be eligible for part time, substantial or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management.
• Subject to the 5 year foreign area limitation DODI 1400.25-V1230 72612.

Qualifications :

• You may qualify at the NH-04 broadband level, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03/GS-13 grade level in the Federal service as listed below:

• Manage Warfighter feedback processes and technical approaches for synchronization and alignment of a missile defense system, military doctrine, training, and maintenance infrastructure processes.

• Plan and assess missile defense capabilities at the tactical and/or operational level.

• Resolve missile defense mission readiness issues related to fielded maritime and land-based capabilities.

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.

• INFORMATION FOR OVERSEAS : Overseas tour of duty for is projected to be: 36 months- Applicants who are currently stationed overseas, must have enough time to meet the initial tour stated above.
• Applicants who have returned from an overseas tour, and have not been physically present in the United States (CONUS) or Non foreign area for 2 continuous years, may require a waiver. NOTE :If you have not completed 5 years overseas and return to a CONUS assignment, that time spent overseas counts towards the 5 year limitation, unless you have been in the States for at least 2 continuous years.
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