Job summary

This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.

Major duties

As a PROGRAM ANALYST at the GS-0343-11/12 some of your typical work assignments may include: The primary purpose of the position is to serve as a program analyst, responsible for the execution of assigned programs and projects for the AL-ELQ division. This position will be responsible for program and business management associated with acquisition of services and products, funding obligations and expenditures. The incumbent is responsible for exercising management and operational control over assigned programs/projects. Manages the planning, development, design, implementation, and sustainment of DTRA business-related programs. Implements corporate decisions, guidance, laws, regulations, and policies during the development of the project and intermediate products in support of programs. Manages and oversees financial obligations and expenditures for Division procurement and services. Certifies Receipt and Acceptance of products and services, researches and provides associated evidential matter, confirms Unliquidated Obligations (ULOs), certifies vendor billing. Develops and/or uses tools and methods to track progress throughout the life cycle of projects. Ensures project schedules and objectives are accomplished in accordance with established milestones. Convenes regular in-progress reviews, and maintains productive interaction with all stakeholders. Serves as the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) when assigned. Complies with all required acquisition processes per Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense FAR Supplements (DFARS). Initiates acquisition and funding documents in a timely manner to avoid contract performance interruptions when exercising contract modifications, options, and complete contract closeout. Serves as the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) when assigned. Complies with all required acquisition processes per Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense FAR Supplements (DFARS). Initiates acquisition and funding documents in a timely manner to avoid contract performance interruptions when exercising contract modifications, options, and complete contract closeout.

Qualification

You may qualify at the GS-11, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service: Comprehensive, practical knowledge of a wide range of DoD operating procedures, administrative policies, and organizational practices governing project management principles and practices. Understanding of MOA, MOU and ISSA projects. Comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of administrative laws, policies, regulations, and precedents applicable to the administration of business-related programs. Comprehensive knowledge of a broad range of applicable DTRA and DoD policies, regulations, and directives applicable to the program/project managed is required. Broad understanding of the fields of acquisition, contracting, communications and information systems, life cycle management and Program Planning and Budget Execution System in order to render assistance on matters pertaining to assigned programs, objectives, problems, funding considerations, etc. B. Have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.M., if related; OR C. You have some specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and you have more than one year but less than two years of education as described in B. You have computed the percentage of the requirements that you meet, and the total is at least 100%. (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the first year by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.) *NOTE: Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for using education as a substitute for experience. You may qualify at the GS-12, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service: Comprehensive, practical knowledge of a wide range of DoD operating procedures, administrative policies, and organizational practices governing project management principles and practices. Understanding of MOA, MOU and ISSA projects. Comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of administrative laws, policies, regulations, and precedents applicable to the administration of business-related programs. Comprehensive knowledge of a broad range of applicable DTRA and DoD policies, regulations, and directives applicable to the program/project managed is required. Broad understanding of the fields of acquisition, contracting, communications and information systems, life cycle management and Program Planning and Budget Execution System in order to render assistance on matters pertaining to assigned programs, objectives, problems, funding considerations. GS-11 The duties and responsibilities of this position are the same as those on the FPL GS-12 PD JX14291 except the incumbent is under closer supervision, receives more detailed instructions, and stricter guidelines are in place. 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

GS-12: Substitution of education MAY NOT be used in lieu of specialized experience. GS-11 ONLY: ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: Foreign Education

Evaluations

Once the application process is complete, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Military Spouse Preference: If you are entitled to military spouse preference, in order to receive this preference you must choose the spousal eligibility in your application package referencing MSP Military Spouse Preference. Your preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. To claim Military Spouse Preference (MSP) please complete the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist, save the document and attach it to your application package. Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the "Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP)" eligibility. If you are claiming RGP and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant. Information and required documentation for claiming MSP may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below. To be eligible as a RGP, you must submit the following supporting documents with your application package: a signed Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 (whs.mil)); a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) effecting the placement in retained grade status; or a copy of the notification letter you received regarding the RIF or classification downgrade.