Program Analyst

This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) "Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense," dated August 12,2024. This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.

As a PROGRAM ANALYST at the GS-0343-12/13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Supports the development and execution of the Department Budget. Conducts analysis in support of the development of the Annual and Five Year Spend Plans and integrates requirements into the Department's annual Program Objective Memorandum (POM).

Advises Agency management on individual test and assessment costs, and works directly with Division Chiefs and Program Managers to support planning and execution of Division, program, and project funds. Compiles program requirements and develops program and budget estimates; monitors and tracks funding to ensure funds are properly allocated and expended in a timely and effective manner.

Analyzes trends in spending and progress toward budgetary objectives. Independently oversees preparation of acquisitions ensuring timely preparation of all required documentation and schedules. Serves as Contracting Officer Representative for multi-million-dollar contracts supporting test and assessment requirements. Monitors performance, acceptance, and invoicing.

Prepares Statements of Work (SOWs), Requests for Proposal (RFPs), and PR packages for efforts requiring contract expertise and activities. Develops acquisition strategies, justifications, and evaluation criteria for contracting efforts.

A. You may qualify at the GS-12 grade level if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Applies a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of program management processes and systems; Researches, interprets, and applies administrative laws, policies, regulations, and precedents applicable to DoD acquisitions, Economy Act and Interagency Acquisitions, and government contracts; Demonstrated experience with project management to support management of test/assessment programs/projects and financial planning and acquisition; (Experience must be clearly demonstrated in your resume) B.

You may qualify at the GS-13 grade level if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Applies a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of program management processes and systems; Researches, interprets, and applies administrative laws, policies, regulations, and precedents applicable to DoD acquisitions, Economy Act and Interagency Acquisitions, and government contracts; Demonstrated experience with project management to support management of test/assessment programs/projects and financial planning and acquisition; Manages schedules and develops detailed plans for the long-range implementation and administration of programs; Manages and plans federal budgets to meet OSD obligation and expenditure rates; (Experience must be clearly demonstrated in your resume) Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.

g., Peace Corps, Ameri. Corps) 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.

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.