This position is being filled under DoD Direct-Hire Auth (Certain DoD Personnel), PL 118-31, Sec 1250B(i)(2), 12/22/2023. This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.

Duties

This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) "Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense," dated 12/22/2023. As a PROGRAM ANALYST at the GS-0343-12/13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Supports the development and execution of the Department Budget. Conducts analysis in support of the development of the Annual and Five Year Spend Plans and integrates requirements into the Department's annual Program Objective Memorandum (POM). Advises Agency management on individual test and assessment costs, and works directly with Division Chiefs and Program Managers to support planning and execution of Division, program, and project funds. Compiles program requirements and develops program and budget estimates; monitors and tracks funding to ensure funds are properly allocated and expended in a timely and effective manner. Analyzes trends in spending and progress toward budgetary objectives. Oversees preparation of acquisitions ensuring timely preparation of all required documentation and schedules. Serves as Contracting Officer Representative for multi-million-dollar contracts supporting test and assessment requirements. Monitors performance, acceptance, and invoicing. Prepares Statements of Work (SOWs), Requests for Proposal (RFPs), and PR packages for efforts requiring contract expertise and activities. Develops acquisition strategies, justifications, and evaluation criteria for contracting efforts.

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: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized if funds are available and with approval from hiring manager; https://www.dtra.mil/Careers-Opportunities/DTRA-Opportunities/
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): GS-13: Exempt; GS-12: Non-Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Security Clearance.
• Must maintain a valid passport.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS 13 , if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Experience with a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of program management processes and systems. Experience with administrative laws, policies, regulations, and precedents applicable to DoD acquisitions, Economy Act and Interagency Acquisitions, and government contracts. Experience with project management to support management of test/assessment programs/projects financial planning and acquisition. Must be able to manage schedule in order to develop detailed plans for the long-range implementation and administration of the program. Experience managing and planning federal budgets to meet OSD obligation and expenditure rates. Experience designing and conducting comprehensive management studies, and preparing solutions to especially broad, important, and severe management problems in order to analyze issues of effectiveness and efficiency. Experience planning, organizing, and directing team study work, and effectively conducting critical negotiations with Agency senior level management, outside agency senior level management, and representatives of NATO countries in order to influence others to accept and implement findings and recommendations. You may qualify at the GS 12 , if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Experience assisting with a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of program management processes and systems. Experience assisting with administrative laws, policies, regulations, and precedents applicable to DoD acquisitions, Economy Act and Interagency Acquisitions, and government contracts. Experience assisting with project management to support management of test/assessment programs/projects financial planning and acquisition. Experience with managing schedules and developing detailed plans for the long-range implementation and administration of the program. Experience assisting with managing and planning federal budgets to meet OSD obligation and expenditure rates. Experience assisting with designing and conducting management studies. 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 the GS-12 or GS-13 grade levels.

Contacts

• Address Defense Threat Reduction Agency 8725 JOHN J KINGMAN ROAD MSC 6201 FT BELVOIR, VA 22060-6201 US
• Name: DTRA HR
• Phone: 6146920259
• Email: [email protected]