A successful candidate will serve as a Program Analyst in NNSA's Deputy Administrator for Defense Programs and will be responsible for extensive knowledge and expert understanding of the full array of program management principles, policies, laws, regulations, and procedures to perform analytical and/or administrative staff assignments of exceptional scope and difficulty.

Duties

Note: Positions will be filled at the level NQ-03 or NQ-04. There will be no career ladder promotions from the NQ-03 to the NQ-04. Please apply to all levels you are interested in being considered for. Salary Range by Location: Albuquerque, NM NQ-03- $104,498-$160,533 Albuquerque, NM NQ-04- $145,250-$188,821 Germantown, MD & Washington DC NQ-03- $117,962-$181,216 Germantown, MD & Washington DC NQ-04- $163,964-$191,900 As a Program Analyst, you will perform the following duties for the following grades: NQ-03:

Requirements

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS You must possess the following specialized experience depending on the grade you're applying for: NQ-03: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA pay band level or GS grade level (NQ-02 or GS-12) in the Federal Service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience conducting at least 3 of the following activities: 1. Providing advice and guidance to senior program, project, or field site managers and their staffs 2. Working on national security-related programs 3. Working on analytical studies 4. Partnering with stakeholder organizations 5. Effectively communicating orally and in writing NQ-04: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA pay band level or GS grade level (NQ-03 or GS-14) in the Federal Service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience conducting at least 3 of the following activities: 1. Providing expert advice and guidance to senior program, project, or field site managers and their staffs 2. Managing national security-related programs 3. Planning, organizing leading or personally performing analytical studies 4. Partnering with stakeholder organizations 5. Effectively communicating highly complex, sensitive issues "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. If you are eligible for career transition assistance plans such as ICTAP or CTAP, you must meet the definition of "well qualified" which is defined as having a score of 85 or better. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside of the U.S. must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. A written evaluation of any foreign education must be provided with your application in response to this vacancy announcement or be received by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide this evaluation will result in you being found unqualified for the position. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education, see the Department of Education website, and for a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, visit The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Contacts

• Address Deputy Administrator for Defense Programs 24600 20th St SE Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5507 US
• Name: Anne Burghardt
• Phone: 202-586-5075
• Email: [email protected]