You will serve as a Program Analyst in the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP), Naval Reactors (NNSA) Laboratory Field Office of NAVSEA HQ FIELD SUPPORT. The BR-02 pay band is equivalent to the GS-09, GS-11, and GS12 grade levels. The BR-03 pay band is equivalent to the GS-13 and GS-14 grade levels. Salary Range by Pay Band: BR-02 - $59,015 to $111,257 BR-03 - $101,768 to $156,334

Duties

You will analyze interrelated issues of effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity affecting NNSA programs. You will assess program operations productivity, effectiveness, and the efficiency of delivery of program products or services at the operating level. You will evaluate prime contractor performance and overall program effectiveness in terms of mission accomplishment. You will perform detailed analyses of prime contractor’s work methods and procedures, resources, planning and scheduling for future work, quality control systems, and other aspects to determine prime contractor’s ability to meet NNPP needs. You will discuss and resolve problems directly with prime contractor management. You will prepare formal written reports to prime contractor management with conclusions and requests for corrective action. You will lead the development of goals, objectives, and strategic plans which define long-term emphasis and focus of the program. You will plan and initiate actions to obtain effective use of resources, and to ensure completion of program and projects as scheduled, scoped, and funded. You will serve as the lead for oversight of work performed by at least one prime contractor department of activity including development, engineering, testing, procurement, and quality assurance. You will provide technical and programmatic guidance and direction to personnel and the prime contractor in accomplishing work. You will coordinate and evaluate input from subject matter experts and program managers and their respective staff on the development of detailed program plans, documents and associated budget estimates and technical requirements.

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
• 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.
• 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.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• You will be required to complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, within 30 days of appointment.

Qualifications

For the BR-03 Band Only: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower pay band, BR-02 (GS-12 Equivalent), in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector evaluating contractor performance, progress, or operations to ensure compliance with contract agreements, specifications, or requirements. For the BR-02 Band Only: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower pay band, BR-01 (GS-07 Equivalent), in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector conducting analysis of contractor work methods, processes, or procedures to report on contractor 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

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:

For the BR-02 Band Only

• successful completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree; -OR-
• successful completion of two full years of progressively higher graduate level education leading to a master's degree; -OR-
• obtained an LL.B. or J.D. that is related to the position being filled; -OR-
• a combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience.

A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Contacts

• Address NAVSEA HQ FIELD SUPPORT 1333 Isaac Hull Avenue SE Washington, DC 20376 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]