Program Analyst

This position is located at the Nevada Field Office. As the Performance Assurance Manager, this position will be responsible for oversight of the Management and Operating contractor's Contractor Assurance System. This position also is considered the Subject Matter Expert for the Nevada Field Office Oversight System.

As a Program Analyst you will: Serves as the primary point of contact within the Field Office on all matters related to the implementation and operation of the M&O's CAS, which is intended to increase contractor accountability for performance under the M&O contract. Organizes and manages the NNSA review of proposed CAS elements, including assessment of the CAS using quantitative and qualitative analytical techniques for comparison to best commercial practices or industrial standards intended to achieve the intent of DOE Orders/Standards.

Develops Field Office guidance and procedures for the CAS evaluation process. Develops and delivers training to Field Office personnel involved in the CAS, covering a broad range of issues and new developments. Participates in DOE/NNSA-wide initiatives and lessons learned meetings,and drives changes to annual assessment program to meet DOE/NNSA intentions, working with HQ, the Field Office, the contractor, and other NNSA personnel to develop a more comprehensive and effective program.

A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA pay band level or GS grade level in the Federal Service, i.e.,EN-03, NQ-03 or GS-13 Specialized experience for this position is defined as Evaluating contractor operations compared to contractual requirements and conducting risk-based reviews of contractor programs and provide formal reports and briefings to management on issues, trends, and recommended actions..

Examples of Qualified Experience that May Be Qualifying : Evaluation of effectiveness of programmatic operations of a contractor program. Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following competencies. Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the competencies.

identified below. Cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write "see resume" in your application! Oral Communication Organizational Performance Analysis Project Management Technical Credibility "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience.

Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and Ameri. Corps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

There is no positive education requirement for this occupational series.