You will serve as a PROGRAM ANALYST in the Military Sealift Command (MSC), Directorate Ship Management (DSM) of MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND. Salary Range GS-09 $57,824-$75,168 / GS11 $69,961-$90,946

Duties

You will assist in day-to-day program analysis activities of projects to accomplish the organizational mission. You will perform review and analysis of major programs of the organization and preparing evaluative material for use of management officials in program review and evaluation presentations. You will monitor and analyze program operations to ensure operational readiness. You will develop program briefings for internal and external customers. You will compile and forecast maritime operating-cost trend including life cycle and rate making cost analyses. You will review and analyze headquarters program work flow; advising on the distribution of work among positions and the appropriate staffing levels and skills mix.

Requirements

• 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
• 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.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Travel for this position -- 10-25% or more travel is required to various worksites which includes both Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside Continental United States (OCONUS) locations as well as ships at sea and in various ports worldwide.
• The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government passport for official OCONUS travel.
• Occasional overtime may be required.
• A valid state Driver's license is required to facilitate traveling to customer worksites and other local work sites for meetings and consultations.
• Employment and Financial Interests disclosure may be required. Incumbent may be required to complete OGE Form 450 annually.
• Shipyard and shipboard work is a requirement of the position where the incumbent may be required to climb, crawl, and bend to accomplish shipboard inspections in a shipyard environment.

Qualifications

FOR THE GS-11: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector: Participating in the planning, programming, budgeting, analysis, forecasting, and execution of an annual budget for ships; Applying contracting procedures and policies in relation to commercial ship operations and maritime practices, (i.e., require analysis of interrelated issues of effectiveness, efficiency and productivity for sealift selection which meets overall mission requirements within the constraints of national and international laws, regulations, contracting requirements and cost effective utilization of assets); Conducting ship operating contracts with respect to operation, maintenance and support requirements, reports and data submission requirements, and provisions for assessing contractor performance; Adhering to commercial vessel practices to include USCG regulatory and American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) class requirements and how they affect the readiness of sea going vessels; AND Utilizing Project Management i.e., (management and organizational), principles including audit or inspection practices applicable to government programs to perform reviews/analysis of major programs of the organization, and prepare evaluative material for use of management officials in program review and evaluation presentations. FOR THE GS-09: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector: Maintaining continuous up-to-date status of vessels of the project to which they are assigned to determine effectiveness in mission performance; to detect deficiencies in operations and maintenance; and to evaluate policy for procedures which have been implemented to achieve maximum utilization of assets; Utilizing qualitative and quantitative techniques and computer software applications used in collecting and measuring cost and schedule details for large programs; Measuring/tracking operational readiness of the ships assigned - reviewing/implementing basic policies/procedures to improve readiness and operational effectiveness of the ships assigned; Using computer tools to present data or ideas in various formats, such as reports, letters, memoranda, point papers, briefs, etc... ; Developing a methodology for data collection, to then organize and analyze it for logical conclusions, and finally to present it in a meaningful manner, utilizing common computer tools; AND Identify resources, including cost and personnel, required to support varied levels of program operations. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/management-and-program-analysis-series-0343/

Education

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: Applicants may substitute the following education for the required experience, provided it demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work of the position:

FOR THE GS-11: Successful completion of Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. (Your transcripts must be attached.) Failure to submit a copy of your transcripts with your application will result in not crediting the substitution of education.

OR

Successful completion of Three "3" full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading
to such a degree. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. (Your transcripts must be attached.) Failure to submit a copy of your transcripts with your application will result in not crediting the substitution of education.

OR

Possession of LL.M., if related. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. (Your transcripts must be attached.) Failure to submit a copy of your transcripts with your application will result in not crediting the substitution of education.

OR

A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience.

FOR THE GS-09: Successful completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. (Your transcripts must be attached.) Failure to submit a copy of your transcripts with your application will result in not crediting the substitution of education.

OR

Successful completion of two "2" full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. (Your transcripts must be attached.) Failure to submit a copy of your transcripts with your application will result in not crediting the substitution of education.

OR

Possession of an LL.B. or J.D. that is related to this position being filled. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/

OR

A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience

Foreign Education: Required for vacancies with Positive Education or Education Substitution: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the qualification requirements if the applicant can provide documentation indicating that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide such evidence when applying for further information, visit:
http://www.ed.gov/about/officies/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

See Required Documents for additional information.

Contacts

• Address MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND 471 East C Street Norfolk, 23511 GB
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]