Salary Ranges are the following unless statutory/regulatory rates prevail. For the Redstone Arsenal, AL Location: $127,073 to $191,900 (includes 21.48% locality) For the Fort Belvoir, VA Location: $139,395-$191,900 (includes 33.26% locality) 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.

Duties

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 This position is part of the Department of Defense (DoD), Missile Defense Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for planning and assigning work to be accomplished by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) liaison team members. As a Program Analyst at the NH-0343-4 broadband level some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as an Audit Liaison and Program Analyst in MDA Congressional Affairs. Performs work on all phases of the external audit process (announcement, data collection, report coordination, and recommendation follow-up) to include oversight and analysis of audits, audit results, and the methods and techniques to meet requests for information and data from external agencies. Ensures consistency of information shared (i.e. interviews and in writing) externally with Department and Congressional stakeholders (CBO, CRS, GAO) coordinate several audits during all phases, ensuring requested information is provided (for examples: responses to questions related to MDA's mission and the missile defense system). Prepare and coordinate written responses to Department and Congressional requests for information; and coordinate all audit meetings, site visits, and conferences. Coordinates and adjudicates technical comments, security and policy reviews, and corrective action plans across numerous Department stakeholders to address GAO findings and provide the Department's official response to GAO reports and recommendations. Works with agency and Department stakeholders to develop corrective action plans to address GAO audit findings and resolve/close GAO recommendations. Establishes and maintains cooperation with various internal and external stakeholders to facilitate the coordination and provision of agency responses to legislative branch requests. Researches and analyzes prior agency responses to Department and Congressional inquiries to draft, coordinate, and review agency audit responses to GAO or information requests from other Department or Congressional stakeholders. Represents MDA senior leadership at audit entrance and exit conferences held at National Capital Region or via VTC. Briefs senior officials on the current status of assigned audits. Develops point/counterpoint papers for Senior Leadership testimony and budget hearings analyzing GAO reports and recommendations, identifying potential impact to the agency, effectively conveying MDA's efforts, accomplishments, and the DoD-wide position regarding audit findings.

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: Maxi Flex
• 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: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
• This is a drug testing designated position
• This is an acquisition position coded Advanced in Program Management. Incumbent must obtain mandatory Back-to-Basics (BtB) certification within 48 months of entry into position. Must acquire 80 Continuous Learning Points every 24 months.
• 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 as a liaison to external stakeholders for audits of federal programs. Conduct audits of national security programs. Conduct research and formally presenting results, both orally and in writing, to senior leadership on audit findings and recommendations, and the resultant impact on organizational practices in support of national security policy. Work with executive staffs, both internal and external, to provide information to external stakeholders including Congress. Utilize qualitative and/or quantitative methods to assess program effectiveness in meeting established goals, measures, and objectives. 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. Please limit your resume to five pages. If more than five pages are submitted, only the first five pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. NOTE: The limit does not apply to cover letters, eligibility documents such as Standard Form (SF) 50, Military Spouse, DD Form 214, transcripts, etc.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.


All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

Contacts

• Address Missile Defense Agency Bldg 5222 Martin Rd Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898 US
• Name: MDA Servicing Team
• Phone: 6146920299
• Email: [email protected]