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-0343-3 broadband level some of your typical work assignments may include: Support test planning, readiness, data collection, and execution. Support requirements develop and design of experiment to meet program requirements within Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD). Support Program Objective Memorandum (POM) and Integrated Master Test Plan (IMTP) development to ensure test missions scheduled in the IMTP are adequately resources. Support the budgeting, planning, and execution of ground and flight test missions. Represents test functional area at programmatic meetings requiring coordination for Aegis tests. Responsible for managing cost, schedule, and performance of assigned assets, services and resources in support of test execution. Support development of testing requirements used to form the basis for Sea-Based Weapon System's IMTP inputs in support of production milestones and certifications.

Qualification

You may qualify at the NH-03 broadband level if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of Specialized Experience (SE) equivalent to the NH-02/GS-11 grade level in Federal service. SE statements will allow for applicants to meet at least two of the SE criteria rather than all inclusive. Analyzing shipboard regional BMD mission operations. Supporting a Navy Regional Missile Defense System (MDS) Test Program or equivalent to include test policy, plans, and controls, manpower and personnel, business and financial management, cost estimation, and/or contracts and acquisition. Assisting in identifying, advising on, and developing appropriate missile defense test strategies traceable to Aegis BMD objectives and requirements. Communicating and briefing senior leaders in the agency regarding Aegis BMD test planning and execution. 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.

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): Engineering Principles and Concepts Oral and Written Communication Problem Solving Weapon Systems 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.