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-0343-4 some of your typical work assignments may include: Expertly advises the THAAD (TH) leadership on all matters related to program cost, schedule and performance across the Ballistic Missile defense System (BMDS). Ensures that TH Weapons Systems requirements are properly identified, budgeted, and acquired in accordance with Agency and DoD acquisition regulations and policies. Assesses, manages, and eliminates risk related to program cost, schedule and performance. Works with leadership to identify and conduct special studies and analyses to determine the future course of the TH Project Office (TPO) and to improve efficiency by identifying and proposing new organizational structures, realignment of functions and staffing levels. Improves operating concepts and criteria and stimulates the development of improved policies, methodologies, and techniques across the BMDS. Researches, coordinates, plans and briefs actions in support of the MDA's objectives, goals and vision. Analyzes and supports budgetary processes and coordinates funding recommendations for the Planning, Programming, and Budgeting System (PPBS). Researches, analyzes, and participates in drafting and reviewing comprehensive reports to Congress, and prepares, reviews and documents draft testimony and responses to Congressional or external inquiries. Serves as expert planner, analyst, and advisor to TPO management on program cost analysis, annual/multi-year and long-range fiscal/program planning, and/or commercial issues for key TPO Product Offices. Compares actual program developments against approved plans and baselines to identify potential and actual problems. Executes baseline remedial and preventive actions, and reports findings and recommendations to leadership.

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: Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
• This is a Drug Testing designated position
• Incumbent must obtain/maintain Non-critical Sensitive/Secret security clearance

Qualifications

You may qualify at the NH-04 broadband level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03/GS-13 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Experience applying system acquisition processes, policies, procedures, and practices necessary to develop and assess technical and economic feasibility, including cost, schedule, risk and performance OR Experience leading teams, provide program support, and collaborate across programs, organizations, and functional Integrated Product Teams (IPT's) including external stakeholders OR Experience advising leadership on all matters related to program cost, schedule and performance; ensuring that program/project requirements are properly identified, budgeted and acquired in accordance with acquisition regulations and policies 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]