PROGRAM ANALYST (MINE WARFARE REQUIREMENTS ANALYST)

Summary You will serve as a Program Analyst (Mine Warfare Requirements Analyst) in the Mine Warfare Branch (N952) of the Expeditionary Warfare Division (N95) of IMMEDIATE OFC OF CHIEF OF NVL OPS. Responsibilities You will serve as requirements analyst and subject matter expert for mine warfare (MIW) capabilities, with a focus on maritime mining, on the CNO's staff. You will perform requirements analysis and serve as subject matter expert for mine warfare capabilities. You will lead the development of MIW requirements documentation and updates to existing requirements documentation in support of Navy MIW capabilities. You will lead and support the execution of processes for continuous assessment, analysis, and development associated with assigned program areas. You will recommend policy, strategies and plans crafted to support communication and/or decision­ making at senior levels. You will support and/or leading inter-departmental action teams comprised of senior technical, acquisition, and financial experts. You will provide analysis experience, planning, and support, to assess and clearly communicate effects of management decisions or senior guidance on MIW programs. You will communicate with all organizational levels within the MIW community, OPNAV staff and other DoD agencies and staffs, including at the Flag, General Officer and Senior Executive Service (SES) levels. You will research and catalog factors to support reclamas or justification for resource increases and/or sustainment during periods of fiscal challenges. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-13) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing the following duties: 1) Serving as the requirements analyst and subject matter expert supporting the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) staff; 2) Developing requirements and budgeting products to support a portfolio of programs; 3) Assisting program development by gathering information, identifying issues and drafting documentation to achieve overall goals for system strategic planning; 4) Coordinating regularly with and supporting senior military (Navy and Marine Corps) branch staff as necessary; 5) Ensuring items are prepared for senior-level personnel in a timely fashion to meet suspense dates; and 6) Utilizing project management skills with a mastery of budgetary processes, requirements processes, acquisition policy, and warfighter operational needs. 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 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. 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.