You will serve as a PROGRAM ANALYST in the PRODUCTION RESOURCES SHOPS of PSNS and IMF.

Duties

You will analyze Quality Performance System (QPS) data, deficiency reports, discrepancy Logs, audit action records, rework reports, and other inspection verification reports in support of process improvement programs. You will plan, schedule, and conduct studies to evaluate and recommend ways to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of work operations and program effectiveness. You will make recommendations on appropriate actions to resolve instances of program noncompliance and reverse adverse trends. You will coordinate continuous process improvement initiatives, as assigned, and coordinate department-level audit responses. You will employ investigative and analytical techniques to analyze process performance data needed to evaluate various departmental programs. You will facilitate critique investigations and prepare the associated shipyard and off- yard reports and process them through final distribution. You will facilitate and guide members of the Critique Team to ensure thorough causal analysis and effective corrective actions are developed. You will identify instances of non-compliance with established programs and make recommendations for the improvements in program performance based on analysis of quality performance data.

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.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• 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.
• MSP/PPP applicants must currently hold the required security clearance.

Qualifications

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 conducting studies of quality performance data; utilizing qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques to identify adverse trends or deficiencies and recommend corrective actions for improving efficiency and effectiveness of work operations. 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 GS-11:

• Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or
• Successful completion of three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent degree; or
• Successful completion of an LL.M. degree that is related to the 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

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

Contacts

• Address PSNS and IMF 1400 Farragut Ave Bremerton, WA 98314 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]