Job opening: LEAD PROGRAM ANALYST
Salary: $86 962 - 134 435 per year
Published at: Dec 06 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
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The primary purpose of this position is to Test and evaluate intelligence dissemination, command & control, mission planning and business systems to deliver war-winning capabilities in all domains to ensure the military effectiveness and suitability software intensive systems to meet requirements - ensure no surprises to the warfighters.
Duties
Ensure that the organization's strategic plan, mission, vision and values are communicated to the team and integrated into the team's strategies, goals, objectives, work plans and work products and services.
Apply operational experience and a rigorous process of evaluative methods and analysis to initiate, design and execute test and evaluation of intelligence dissemination, command & control, mission planning and business systems.
Execute and controls the test project, including the related resources, personnel, and activities. Monitors active test program status and programmatic milestones.
Develop, monitor, and improve on test processes to achieve desired results
Prepare and deliver technical presentations and documents at MAJCOM and OSD DOT&E level to explain test assessments, risks and recommended program changes clearly and convincingly.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship is required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
- This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html
- Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
- This position may require travel.
- This position may require drug testing, and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
- Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
- Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
- This position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). Position has been identified as Non-critical, Test and Evaluation Practitioner.
- The employee must meet, or be capable of meeting, Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Action (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position.
- Employee is expected to meet Continuing Acquisition Education requirements.
- Completion of Software Quality Engineering (or equivalent) courses in Software Test Management, Software Tester Certification, CISSP, Security+, Systematic Software Testing, and/or Rapid Software Testing desired.
Qualifications
Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions.
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#GS-ADMIN
Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is described as apply operational experience and a rigorous process of evaluative methods and analysis to initiate, design, and execute test and evaluation of assigned programs. As ability to articulate and communicate to the team; assignments, projects, problem solving, actionable events, milestones, program issues under review, and deadlines as well as time frames for completion. Coach the team in the selection and application of appropriate problem-solving methods and techniques, provide advice on work methods, practices and procedures, and assist the team/individual members in identifying the parameters of a viable solution. Lead the team in identifying, distributing and balancing workload and tasks among employees in accordance with established workflow, skill level and/or occupational specialization. Ability to coach, facilitate and/or negotiate in coordinating team initiatives and in consensus building activities among team members. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
Mastery of the application of military experience as it applies to operational mission systems, such as former aircrew or air battle manager.
Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of intelligence dissemination, command & control, mission planning and business systems used for conducting mission operations.
In-depth knowledge of testing and evaluation which is sufficient to organize and plan the DT&E phase of major joint/combined/integrated test programs and to ensure that the system requirements, needed interfaces and equipment capabilities, and program management factors are considered in the planning, conducting, analyzing, and reporting phases for such major programs.
Broad understanding of acquisition program management concepts, to include understanding DOD and AF philosophy and policies.
Knowledge and skill sufficient to arbitrate or negotiate courses of action between contractors, government agencies, or any combination thereof wherein incompatibilities of the interfaces of their respective systems are in question. This requires the utmost courtesy, tact, broad technical background, and mature judgment.
Knowledge and skill sufficient to maintain cognizance of current test facilities, techniques, and capabilities in order to provide advice to development and using agencies.
Ability to plan, organize, and lead others in studies or projects and to negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations, where proposals involve substantial resources, and require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures.
Ability to exercise a high degree of initiative, foresight, creativeness, and independent judgment in direction of test planning, conduct, and effective use of test resources e.g., funds, and equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relationships
Ideal Candidate Statement (cannot be used for qualification determination):
Prior operational experience and military assignment(s) in intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) units. Prior experience managing developmental or operational test. Proven team leadership experience integrating work across multiple disciplines to solve complex problems. Strong organizational and communication skills.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you
MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click
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FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Contacts
- Address AF Test Center
6437 6th Street
Bldg 430, Rm 119
Hill AFB, UT 84056
US
- Name: Total Force Service Center
- Phone: 1-800-525-0102
- Email: DO.NOT.EMAIL@CALL.ONLY
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