The position(s) covered by this vacancy announcement is in the Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). For more information please see: ACQDEMO This position is part of the Department of Defense.

Duties

This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) "Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense," dated October 15, 2021. As a Program Analyst at the NH-0343-2 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as Authorizing Official (AO) in the MDA Travel Office at the operational level who has the responsibility for the mission and the authority to obligate funds to support TDY travel for the mission. The AO authorizes only travel necessary to accomplish the mission of the Government. An AO may also be a Certifying Officer (CO). AOs must be appointed in writing as an Accountable Official and, as such, may be held financially liable for erroneous payments resulting from the negligent performance of their duties. Provide assistance and policy guidance from Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), Department of Defense Federal Management Regulations (DoDFMR), and Federal Travel Regulations (FTR). Serves as a planner, analyst and advisor to top agency management on a variety of program-, technical-, and business related issues which have significant mission impact. Designs and conducts studies and analyses of program plans, alternatives, and Agency policies, program execution results, technical reports, cost estimates, staffing plans, organizational structures, and business systems and processes. Provides input in policies and processes which support and influence Agency program, management and resource decision-making. Prepares input recommendations to senior program analyst and top management on issues affecting Agency program and business policies, plans, strategies and mission accomplishment. Assist as needed in the design and conduct independent assessments of Program Objective Memorandum and budget plans and alternatives to identify issues and problems, and to ensure full compliances with legislation, congressional intent DoD guidance and Agency strategies and policies. Provides input to improve program balance and to strengthen the linkage between program objectives and resource allocations and congressional and DoD guidance. Provides input to assure budgets, testimony and responses to congressional questions are structured to accurately characterize complex program and policy issues.

Requirements

• Must be a US citizen
• Male born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59PM EST will be considered
• Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• This is a Drug Testing designated position
• WORK SCHEDULE: Full Time
• OVERTIME: Occasionally
• TOUR OF DUTY: Flexible
• RECRUITMENT INCENTIVES: Not Authorized
• FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA): Exempt
• FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Required
• TELEWORK ELIGIBILITY: This position is situational telework eligible
• SELECTIVE SERVICE REQUIREMENT: For more information please visit: SSS
• Employee must obtain/maintain Non-critical Sensitive/Secret security clearance
• Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the NH-02 broadband level if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-01/GS-04 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Experience providing succinct travel instruction and guidance to assist travelers, reviewers, and System entry agents so they can effectively implement, maintain and oversee their authorizations and vouchers, in an automated system such as Defense Travel System (DTS) Experience researching travel/transportation regulations with respect to travel procedures, restrictions and allowances from regulations, or policies such as Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), Department of Defense Federal Management Regulations (DoDF- MR), and Federal Travel Regulations (FTR). Experience utilizing the programs like Citibank CitiManager to assist travelers with inquiries reference their government travel charge cards. 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. In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the requirements as listed below: A. I have one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade (NH-01/GS-04) or equivalent in the federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector). Specialized Experience is defined as: Experience providing clear and concise travel instruction and guidance to assist travelers, reviewers, and System entry agents so they can effectively implement, maintain and oversee their authorizations and vouchers, in an automated system such as Defense Travel System (DTS). Experience researching travel/transportation regulations with respect to travel procedures, restrictions and allowances from regulations, or policies such as Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), Department of Defense Federal Management Regulations (DoDFMR), and Federal Travel Regulations (FTR). Experience utilizing the programs like Citibank CitiManager to assist travelers with inquiries reference their government travel charge cards. Experience must be reflected in your resume. OR B. I have three years of progressively responsible general work experience with one year of that experience equivalent to at least the GS-04 grade level, which includes: providing succinct travel instruction and guidance to assist travelers, reviewers, and System entry agents, researching travel/transportation regulations, and utilizing the programs like Citibank CitiManager to assist travelers with inquiries reference their government travel charge cards. OR C. I have successfully completed a full four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR D. I have the general experience as described in A, but less than three years; and I have some education as described in B, but less than the required four years. I have computed the percentage of the requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100% (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 36. Then, divide your semester hours of education by 120. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.). (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Missile Defense Agency Bldg 5222 Martin Rd Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898 US
• Name: MDA Servicing Team
• Phone: 6146920299
• Email: [email protected]