Management Analyst

Summary

This position is located within the Office of Industrial Base Resilience (IBR), supporting the Warfighting Investments, Resourcing & Execution (WIRE) directorate. The incumbent plays a critical role in strengthening the competitive posture and long-term resilience of the U.S. Defense Industrial Base (DIB) in alignment with the National Defense Strategy.

Duties

This is a Direct Hire Public Notice, under this recruitment, applications will be accepted for each location and/or installation identified in this Public Notice and selections are made for vacancies as they occur. There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application. This Public Notice is to gather applications which may or may not result in a referral or selection. This position is being filled using Direct Hire Authority (DHA) authorized under the Department of War Civilian Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo) for position in the Business and Technical Management Professional Career Path (NH). Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration. Incumbents typical work assignments may include the following: Responsibilities include conducting data-driven industrial base analyses in coordination with Department of War (DoW) services, agencies, and the Office of the Secretary of War (OSW) components. The role involves defining industrial base health metrics and integrating supply chain risk management, geopolitical intelligence, economic indicators, and acquisition/ Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) data to inform policy and investment strategies. This position leads cross-functional teams composed of DoW, interagency, industry, and allied representatives to develop mitigation strategies and implement industrial policy and investment initiatives. The incumbent analyzes the impact of industrial policy on defense systems, munitions, and emerging technologies, and drafts recommendations for legislation, Executive Orders, DFARS rulemaking, and prohibited sourcing guidance. A core function of the role is to proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks, formulate actionable insights, and present data-driven recommendations to senior leadership. Qualifications

For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the length of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration. You may qualify at the NH-04 Broadband Level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the (NH-IV or GS-13) grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your ability to identify, assess, and prioritize supply chain risks, vulnerabilities, and single points of failure across primary and sub-tier commercial or industrial suppliers; program management/defense acquisition management, and leading cross-functional teams composed of internal business units, industry partners, or government representatives to design and implement targeted supply chain mitigation and resilience strategies. Analyzing the impact of industrial policies, trade regulations, or economic trends on manufacturing systems and emerging technologies; and drafting actionable recommendations for corporate policies, regulatory rulemakings, restricted sourcing guidelines, or government legislative initiatives. Advising senior executives on capital allocation, resource planning, and multi-year budgeting processes that impact manufacturing and operational readiness; and coordinating with specialized capital investment programs, corporate development funds, or government grant portfolios to expand domestic manufacturing capacity and reduce foreign supply dependencies. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume. Your resume may not exceed two (2) pages. For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the duration of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration. Read more about what should I include in my federal resume at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, as part of their application package, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214, indicating the service member is otherwise eligible and will be discharged or released within 120 days from the date of submission.. A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. This "certification" must include your rank, dates of active duty service, type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable), and date any terminal leave will begin. It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters. Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible". Members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if they are on terminal leave.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience. How You Will Be Evaluated

Note: You will be evaluated for this position on how well you meet the qualifications below. Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements. Best Meets Mission Requirements definition: Applicant has the knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or competencies to substantially exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. This equates to the best qualified assessment criteria established for the vacancy and based on overall demonstrated experience, education, training, appraisals/evaluations, job-related awards, certifications, honors and relevant outside activities. Candidates should demonstrate knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics relevant to successful performance in this position. The competencies identified for this position may be used to assess qualifications and determine which candidates best meet the mission requirements. Other Information

Probationary Periods: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: - your performance and conduct; - the needs and interests of the agency; - whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and - whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Reemployed Annuitants: Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. /www.esd.whs.mil/DD/DoD-Issuances/140025/ Current or Former Political Appointees: Agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.