Department of Defense

Program Analyst

Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, Dahlgren, Virginia, Fort Belvoir, Virginia Full time

Program Analyst

Department: Department of Defense

Location(s): Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, Dahlgren, Virginia, Fort Belvoir, Virginia

Salary Range: $129690 - $195200 Per Year

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 This position is part of the MDA/Directorate of Strategy, Plans & Resources. The incumbent is responsible for designing/directing program execution analyses for projects. Determining broad qualitative/quantitative methods, status, trends, issues & impacts on budget requests, program levels/objectives

Major Duties:

  • This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Acq Demo Business and Technical Management to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. As a Program Analyst at the NH-0343-4 some of your typical work assignments may include: Designs and directs program execution analyses for specific projects to determine a wide-range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods, status, trends, issues and impacts on budget requests, program levels and program objectives. Conduct comparative analyses and recommend solutions for specific execution problems and modifications to overall Agency policies and processes. Oversees and assesses events across multiple platforms, including implementation of required policies and procedures. Works across multiple functional enablers to conduct data analytics on health and status of an individual Program. Analyzes and interprets data, applies rules and principles, and makes recommendations to resolve policy, programmatic, financial, and reporting issues. Explores and recommends cross-Agency synergy between programs and portfolios. .

Qualifications: You may qualify at the NH04, broadband level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03/GS-13 grade level in the Federal service in 3 of the following 5 Specialized Experiences as listed below: Experience utilizing defense acquisition practices, the sequences and timing of key program events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the work of program accomplishments in order to develop and provide analyses. Experience utilizing qualitative and/or quantitative methods; advance management and organizational practices; and planning and evaluating complex program functions to assess and improve program effectiveness in meeting established goals, measures, and objectives. Experience working with and across executive staffs, joint staffs, commands, agencies, and the services in the development of the organization's primary mission, goals, and objectives. Experience utilizing policy and doctrine aspects of complex weapons program and the National Security policy-making environment. Experience utilizing processes, products, terminology, and guidance documents to be able to design and conduct independent assessments to identify potential issues and to ensure full compliance with DoD guidance and Agency strategies and policies. 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.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12828467. The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy And gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. - OPM Equal Employment - Office of Equal Opportunity Reasonable Accommodation Policy Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a Case-by-Case basis. A reasonable accommodation is any change in the workplace or the way things are customarily done that provides an equal employment opportunity to an individual with a disability. Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) must provide reasonable accommodations: - When an applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to compete for a job. - When an employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job or to gain access to the workplace, And - When an employee with a disability needs an accommodation to enjoy equal access to benefits and privileges of employment (e.g., details, trainings, office-sponsored events). - Disability Employment - Reasonable Accommodations - How to contact an agency Legal and regulatory guidance Financial Suitability Social Security number request Privacy Act Selective Service New employee probationary period Signature & False statements

Application Deadline: 2025-11-12