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

Duties

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Acq Demo Business and Technical Management to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. This position is part of the DoD, Missile Defense Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for advising the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) leadership on all matters related to program cost, schedule and performance across the Missile Defense System (MDS). As a Program Analyst at the NH-0343-3 some of your typical work assignments may include: Advise the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) leadership on all matters related to program cost, schedule and performance across the Guam Defense System (GDS). Ensure that GDS program/project requirements are properly identified, budgeted, and acquired in accordance with Agency and DoD acquisition regulations and policies. Assess, manage, and eliminate risk related to program cost, schedule and performance. Work with leadership to identify and conduct special studies and analyses to determine the future course of the MDA programs to improve efficiency by identifying and proposing new organizational structures, realignment of functions and staffing levels. Improve operating concepts and criteria and stimulate the development of improved policies, methodologies, and techniques across the GDS. Assist in developing acquisition directives and objectives to meet the MDA's objectives, goals, and vision. Research, coordinate, plan and brief actions in support of the MDA's objectives, goals and vision. Assist with research, analyze, and participate in drafting and reviewing comprehensive reports to Congress, and assist with preparing, reviewing and documenting draft testimony and responses to Congressional or external inquiries. Supports higher graded specialists who serve as planner, analyst, and advisor to agency management on program cost analysis, annual/multi-year and long-range fiscal/program planning, and/or commercial issues for key agency programs. Compares actual program developments against approved plans and baselines to identify potential and actual problems. Executes baseline remedial and preventive actions, and report findings and recommendations to leadership. In defense of the program, provides input to assure budgets, testimony and responses to congressional questions are structured to characterize accurately complex program and policy issues. Assists in the design and direction of special execution analyses of specific programs and contracts to determine status, trends, issues and impacts on budget requests, program levels and program objectives. Conducts comparative analysis and recommends solutions for specific execution problems and modifications to overall Agency policies and processes. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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: Maxiflex
• Recruitment Incentives: Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees based on agency policy and availability.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Required
• Telework Eligibility: Situational telework is required in office 4-12 days/month
• Incumbent may be subject to rotation for career-broadening opportunities.
• This position may be eligible for part time, substantial or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management.
• Incumbent must obtain/maintain Non-critical Sensitive/Secret security clearance
• This is a Drug Testing designated position

Qualifications

You may qualify at the NH-03 broadband level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-02/GS-11 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Experience with acquisition regulations, policies, regulations, and precedents. OR Experience with acquisition requirements for complex weapons systems and equipment or closely related systems and equipment development, procurement, and life-cycle management. OR Experience with developing and assessing technical and economic feasibility, including cost, schedule and performance, and advanced ability to research, plan, coordinate, develop, and deliver presentations and reports. OR Experience with applying qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of program.. 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.

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]