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Program Analyst

Full Time
$122,198 – $186,854 Per Year
Closing on Dec 02, 2024

Location:
Guam, Guam
Requires Relocation:
Yes
Start Date:
26/11/2024
End Date:
02/12/2024
Offering Type:
Term
Hiring Paths:
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees - Competitive service Military spouses National Guard & Reserves Veterans
Service Type:
Competitive
Travel Percentage:
Occasional travel

About Missile Defense Agency

The Missile Defense Agency (MDA), Department of Defense (DoD), is under the direction, authority and control of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering. The mission of the MDA is to develop, test, deploy and sustain a layered Missile Defense System to defend the United States, it deployed forces, allies and friends from missile attacks in all phases of flight. The Missile Defense System is an enduring operationally effective and supportable defensive system of systems against Ballistic Missiles, Hypersonic Missiles, Cruise Missiles (Homeland) and Integrated Air and Missile Defense. The integrated Missile Defense System include; Sea, Land, Space and other cyber domains.

Job summary

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

Major duties

As a Program Analyst at the NH-0343-4 some of your typical work assignments may include: Advise the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) leadership on all matters related to program cost, schedule and performance across the Guam Defense System(GDS). Ensure that GDS program/project requirements are properly identified, budgeted, and acquired in accordance with Agency and DoD acquisition regulations and policies. Perform program/project management efforts such as identifying and mitigating risks, keeping cost, schedule and performance plans on track and solving issues when needed. As GDS Deployment Site Lead, ensure effective day to day operations of the site and Site Deployment Integration Team (SDIT). Responsible for MDA SDI Operations while acknowledging contractual relationships and unique technical expertise provided by other organizations. Focal point for efficient site operation and continual communications with JRM, Naval Base Guam, Andersen Air Force Base and the Site Deployment Integration Team. Coordination of schedules and daily activities with multiple stakeholders (O-5/O-6 levels and higher), e.g., Naval Base Guam, Andersen Air Force Base, JRM, NAVFACE, USACE, the A-E/Construction contractors, etc, and throughout MDA 2-LTR organizations, e.g., DX and DG. Further coordination of Training, Safety, Performance Assessment, Conflict Resolution between supporting organizations, Integration/Synchronization of overall site activities and Serious Incident Reporting. Produce real-time products on-site that do not belong to other organizations (i.e. construction schedule charts, local support agreements/contracts, etc.).

Qualification

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: Leading teams and collaborating across program and functional IPTs to deliver critical capabilities that meet warfighter needs OR Utilizing oral and written communication skills to accomplish program requirements and represent organizations at meetings with Agency Executive officials, other military departments, other Federal agencies and private industry OR Using interpersonal relations to network and build relationships across the entire enterprise to include representatives of industry, senior civilians, military representatives, as well as social, ethnic, and political organizations to discuss acquisition requirements and other business with agency equities 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.

Evaluations

Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills and abilities required of this position. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Oral Communication Organizational Awareness Planning and Evaluating 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. If you are claiming military spouse preference and qualified for the position, your name will be placed below preference eligible veteran candidates and above non-preference candidates on a list sent to the hiring manager for employment consideration. 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.