PROGRAM ANALYST

Summary This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for . Responsibilities As a PROGRAM ANALYST at the GS-0343-12/13 some of your typical work assignments may include: - Perform Developmental Program and Acquisition Planning: Assist in planning, developing, and executing current and future acquisition program requirements under developmental supervision; support Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and draft strategic resource plans, acquisition streamlining proposals, and life-cycle program management processes. - Assist with Budget Formulation and Financial Management: Formulate detailed developmental program plans, cost projections, and budget estimates; assist in preparing agency program documents, including Program Objectives Memoranda (POM), Budget Estimate Submissions, Congressional budget justifications, and financial exhibits in accordance with DoD budgeting processes. - Draft Procurement and Technical Requirements: Conduct market research, cost estimates, and analyses of alternatives to assist in translating mission-oriented training requirements into formal procurement packages, including drafting Statements of Work (SOW), Performance Work Standards (PWS), and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASP). - Administer Accountable Property and Inventory Operations: Assist in serving as an accountable property holder and technical advisor for the management, tracking, proper storage, and disposal of physical property and training equipment worth over $9M across the department. - Support Contract Monitoring and COR Responsibilities: Perform developmental Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) duties to monitor contract performance, track expenditures and contractor burn rates, evaluate deliverables, and document performance using the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS). - Maintain Administrative and Program Compliance: Assist in ensuring department compliance with DTRA and DNWS standards for budget execution, contract administrative oversight, records management, security protocols, foreign disclosure, and travel coordination (DTS). Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You may qualify at the GS- 13, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service: Knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods to assess long-range acquisition program planning and effectiveness Skill in analyzing contract performance metrics and establishing programmatic management controls Ability to conduct financial analysis and evaluate program resource allocation Knowledge of management principles to evaluate and optimize inventory and accountable property operations Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams, consult with stakeholders, and communicate analytical findings You may qualify at the GS- 12, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service: Applying advanced analytical and evaluative methods to assess and optimize long-range acquisition program planning Analyzing complex contract performance metrics to establish robust programmatic management controls and mitigate operational risk Conducting comprehensive financial analysis to evaluate resource allocation and optimize budget execution Utilizing advanced management principles to evaluate and streamline accountable property operations Leading multi-disciplinary teams to consult with senior stakeholders and communicate strategic analytical findings. 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. Additional Information Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements: Special Hiring Authority for Veterans Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/register/) The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision. NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy. Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information. For more information, please visit https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d Re-employed Annuitant: This position Does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025\_vol300.PDF?ver=LQ7feWw-8-5DI2tceUpmgA%3d%3d This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position. As required by 5 C.F.R. § 302.106., DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. § 1194). Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).