PROGRAM ANALYST

Summary You will serve as a PROGRAM ANALYST in the OILERS SHIP TAO (PM11), FLEET OILER (PM1), DIRECTORATE SHIP MANAGEMENT (N03), of MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND. Responsibilities You will assist in day-to-day program analysis activities of projects to accomplish the organizational mission. You will monitor the manning, shipboard competency fulfilment, operational status and material condition of assigned ships or class assets and initiate actions ensuring chips capabilities are current with evolving mission requirements. You will review and track planning efforts of all program maintenance and repair including: short and long-range work plans, lifecycle sustainment plans, class alterations/modernization initiatives, maintenance budgets, etc. You will establish working relationships to increase understanding of current issues, projects, and operational problems that may impact current and long-term operations through continual dialogue and interface, and coordination with stakeholders. You will perform special projects and assignments that are of major significance in meeting command, program, or customer requirements. You will provide business and contract administration support and coordinates with Contracting Office in developing an acquisition plan and schedules to meet sponsor requirements in a timely manner. You will collect and evaluate information from other directorates and program offices regarding supply support, manning, maintenance and repair, and costs of operating ships and provides the information to requesting agencies for planning purposes. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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: Mastery of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative techniques for measuring effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of assigned programs. Experience applying expert knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques in developing new procedures and approaches to identify and resolve significant issues and problems unique in nature. Experience communicating effectively through written and oral communications sufficient to prepare and present findings and recommendations before groups including senior military (flag) officers and senior civilians. Mastery Knowledge of budgeting and sponsor funding policies and procedures for ship operations, including policies and procedures for per diem and reimbursable funded work. Expert knowledge applying United States Coast Guard and American Bureau of Shipping rules and regulations relative to commercial ship operations, maintenance, and specialized equipment and systems that may be used on special mission ships. Experience applying a wide range of administrative laws, policies, regulations, and precedents to ensure that the Command's Program Manager program is compliant with Department of Defense (DoD) regulations and policies. Experience negotiating effectively with management so that findings and improvement recommendations are accepted and implemented by senior management. Experience applying maritime concepts, principles, and methods to safe, efficient, economical, and environmentally compliant ship operations to make recommendations to senior leadership with regard to maintenance, repair, ship alteration and equipment upgrade and to safeguard against delays and incurred costs to the program. 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. Education Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.