Job summary

You will serve as a Program Analyst in the Corporate Operations Strategy and Innovations Division of CNSSC FLD DET MECH PA.

Major duties

You will identify and improve productivity efficiencies and processes through the use of Lean Six Sigma, tools, methods and participate in the initiation, oversight, and organization of projects and initiatives You will be responsible for performing as a CPI Black Belt (BB) in the planning, progress, and completion of technically challenging Performance Improvement efforts of significant value. You will make impartial recommendations on improvement based on data-driven analysis. You will use advanced process improvement techniques to identify root causes, predict their effects on future state with the goal of sustaining performance benefits, and maintains project records in CPI database systems as required. You will be responsible for reporting tangible financial and mission benefits and Return on Investment (ROI) gained from implementation of these processes. You will provide project management support to Validation and Sustainment activities, and report project status as needed.

Qualification

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: performing Program Analyst work applying a comprehensive knowledge of Continuous Performance Improvement principles, tools and methods to analyze, assess and improve program effectiveness and complex management processes and systems. Specialized experience must include the following: 1) Identifying inefficiencies and improving program productivity and processes through the use of Lean, Six Sigma, and Theory of Constraints and maintaining project records in Continuous Performance Improvement (CPI) databases in order to make decisions/recommendations based an analysis of the data; 2) Participating in large, cross functional, multi-discipline initiatives using programming, simulations, and mathematical analyses to identify improvements; 3) Leading and mentoring team members through brainstorming and analytical concepts in the CPI process; 4) Maintaining effective work relationships with team members to ensure the improvement of productivity, effectiveness, and efficiency in program operations and execution of strategic initiatives, and 5) Ability to train others on CPI concepts, including White Belt level training, Green Belt refresher team training or other CPI training. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Evaluations

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: INFLUENCING/NEGOTIATING ORAL COMMUNICATION PROCESS IMPROVEMENT STATISTICAL ANALYSIS TEAM BUILDING WRITTEN COMMUNICATION You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.