About the Position: This position serves as a Program Analyst (Portfolio Integrator), GS-0343-14 in Army Futures Command (AFC), G3/5/7 located in Austin, TX. AFC exists to modernize the way the Army does business by creating a space of endless possibilities to explore, develop, and test new methods, organizations, and technologies. Visit us on www.armyfuturescommand.com and join the team leading the Army into the future!

Duties

Serve as a Program Integrator for one of the major portfolios (Maneuver, Aviation, Protection, Logistics, Mission Command, or Fires/Air - Missile Defense) for the U.S. Army Futures Command, Directorate of Operations, Plans, and Training (G3/5/7). Provide oversight for assigned Modernization efforts. Review and conduct analysis of modernization program accomplishments through analysis of programmatic reports and program plans. Direct the preparation of cost estimates and analysis, economic analysis and other studies. Advise the Director for Systems Integration on whether resources programmed are an effective use of resources and consistent with Army Modernization Plans. Prepare necessary documentation to justify all recommended resource reductions and enhancements. Analyze Program Decision Memorandum (PDM) and Program Budget Decisions (PBDs) received to determine impact on logistics programs. Represent assigned Modernization issues during the Program Objective Memorandum (POM) build process.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• One probationary period may be required.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.
• This is a mandatory drug testing position.
• Business travel (TDY) may be required up to 25% of the time.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Managing operational and/or technical portfolios; 2) Making recommendations concerning assigned portfolio investments; 3) Briefing senior leadership on proposed modernization initiatives; 4) Operational and/or technical experience in Air and Missile Defense AND 5) experience serving in an Operational (2-3 star) and/or Strategic (4 star) level. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: CommunicationsDecision MakingPlanning and EvaluatingProgram Management Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address FN-W0CUAA US ARMY FUTURES COMMAND HQ DO NOT MAIL Austin, TX 78701 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk