Summary
The Program Analyst (Space and Missile Defense (SMD)) is responsible for managing and analyzing the Space Control portfolio across the Department and with the Intelligence Community. For assigned programs she/he is responsible for functional oversight of DoD space control programs, and employment of portfolio analyses as a basis for making acquisition decisions on individual programs. Will also serve as Activity Security Representative (ASR) for DoD SAPs within the DASD(SSIPM) portfolio.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
The public and eligible Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP), PPP DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible, and PPP DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement within the commuting area.
Duties
This position is being filled under AcqDemo Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) for acquisition and non-acquisition positions involving 51% or more of time in direct support of acquisition positions within Business and Technical Management Professional Career path.
The Program Analyst for Space and Missile Defense (SMD) is responsible to the Director SMD for managing and analyzing the Space Control portfolio across the Department and in coordination with the Intelligence Community (IC).
Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following:
- Serves as Director SMD's Space Control capabilities portfolio manager responsible for all DoD space domain awareness, command and control, offensive space control, defensive space control, and mission assurance activities. Manages and analyzes the space control portfolio across the Department and IC to assess cost, schedule, performance, technical, security, policy and integration risks. Leverages Department-wide data to identify capability and mission thread gaps across Services, Defense Agencies, and IC, and works with these and other organizations to address these gaps.
- Conducts portfolio management and mission thread analyses within the Department's Space Control portfolio. Develops quantitative and qualitative measures of performance or effectiveness, tied to factors impacting operational mission success. Carries out systemic analysis of acquisition issues to identify causal factors contributing to capability delivery problems and to ensure effective integration efforts across DoD components, and with the IC, to synchronize critical Space Control capabilities.
- Develops, coordinates, and oversees acquisition approaches supporting Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAPs), software acquisition pathway, related non-program specific capabilities, and tailored highly classified program management activities. Advises senior leadership on the full range of Space Control system(s) modernization and sustainment programs. Prepares and presents results of independent analysis and assessments to Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Joint Staff, military departments and IC.
- In those programs within the SSIPM portfolio for which USD(A&S) is the MDA, supports the Director SMD and DASD(SSIPM), in providing milestone decision/portfolio management support to the ASD(A) and USD(A&S). Reviews and analyzes technical maturation and risk reduction, development, and production programs to reduce execution risks and determine affordability. These assessments include cost estimates, technical maturity, risk mitigation plans, program management, testing, industrial base, sustainability, program protection, cyber security, and manufacturing considerations. Ensures compliance with policies governing defense acquisition, testing, classification, employment, prototyping, and competition.
- Prepares staff packages for Director of SMD and DASD(SSIPM) as required.
- Supports the Department's strategic reviews as directed with analysis of assigned portfolios and programs capabilities and gaps. This includes recommendations on trade-offs among programs in portfolios. Assesses information and integration portfolio performance in support of OUSD(A&S) participation in OSD Program and Budget Reviews and in support of Congressional reporting requirements.
- Prepares studies and analyses as required to support Congressional requirements and to enhance the performance of aforementioned duties.
- Prepares studies and analyses as required to support Congressional requirements and to enhance the performance of aforementioned duties.
- Reviews the annual DoD authorization and appropriations acts, and any relevant special legislation for provisions which specifically and directly affect his or her assigned acquisition program areas. Advises OUSD(A&S) leadership and takes actions to ensure that the Department complies with applicable statutes within his or her area of responsibility. Ensures that OUSD(A&S) leadership is aware of Congressional non-binding advice or guidance, and presents options for compliance with Congressional requests. Develops reports and Congressional responses for assigned Space Control programs and portfolio.
- Manages security compliance to maintaining accreditation of the DASD(SSIPM) SAP Facility (SAPF) and leads readiness for security inspections. Serves as DASD(SSIPM) ASR and SAPF manager for requesting and verifying SAP accesses, working with service desk to maintain office SAP networks, and serves as office liaison with DSD SAPCO on security policy and implementation. Review, track, and monitor security clearance processing activities with appropriate government personnel to achieve appropriate clearance actions.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship is required
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration)
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
- Must be determined suitable for federal employment
- Required to participate in the direct deposit program
- This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing
- Must obtain/maintain a Special Sensitive (Top Secret) security clearance.
- Financial Disclosure: In accordance with the Ethics in Government Act 1978, employee is required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon appointment and will be required to file annually.
- This position may require travel away from your normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
- This position requires an Program Management, Level 4 Advanced acquisition certification. You will have 60 months to achieve this certification.
- Selectee must execute, as a condition of appointment, a written agreement to remain in Federal service in the position for at least three years.
- This position is telework eligible on a situational basis.
- Overtime is NOT authorized for this position.
Qualifications
For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the length of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration.
Read more about what should I include in my federal resume? at https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/
You may qualify at the NH-0343-04 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03 (GS13) grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your ability to:
- Apply knowledge of DoD acquisition, program management, and lifecycle management policies, procedures, and practices to recognize and analyze problems, conduct research, summarize results, and make appropriate recommendations to various levels of leadership in the context of the overall Space portfolio;
- Translate broad national security objectives/policies into specific programmatic guidance for the Space Portfolio (Space Control highly desired);
- Apply knowledge of Space-related (Space Control highly desired) operations; research and development; and acquisition to assess resources against approved programs, to plan, present, and execute budgets, to analyze budget impacts on programs, and to forecast long-term funding requirements.
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.
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.
ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act Chapter 21 of Title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.), Section 2108a, requires Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, at the time they apply for a Federal job, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214, assuming the service member is otherwise eligible. A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. The service member's military service dates are necessary in order to determine whether he or she meets the definition of "veteran" under 5 U.S.C. 2108(1). The "certification" must reflect the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date of submission. The "certification" must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin (if applicable), your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable). Further, under paragraph (h) of the rule, agencies are required to verify a qualifying separation from military service prior to appointment, through the DD-214 or other appropriate documentation. Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible." Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave.
Current or Former Political Appointees: Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:
- Position title;
- Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee);
- Agency; and,
- Beginning and ending dates of appointment.
Education
Education cannot be substituted for experience.
This position requires a Program Management, Level 4 Advanced acquisition certification. You will have 60 months to achieve this certification.
This is a Critical Acquisition Position. Incumbent will be required to sign a written tenure agreement to remain, for a minimum of three years, in the Federal Service in the Critical Acquisition Position.
Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative.
Other priority consideration programs will continue under their current operating procedures.
Benefits
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Your application (resumes and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed in this announcement.
Note: Under this DHA, veteran's preference does not apply.
When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation.
Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility and qualifications for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.
Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.
Required Documents
YOU ARE REQUIRED TO DOCUMENT IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE EVIDENCE THAT SUPPORTS YOUR ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATION CLAIMS. You MUST upload the applicable documents with your application package. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
1. Your resume may be submitted in any format that includes your name and contact information (telephone number and/or email).
If you submit more than one copy of your resume, only the most recent version will be reviewed. The latest timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is "most recent."
If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you will not be considered for this vacancy.
2. Other supporting documents:
- Cover Letter, optional
- Most recent SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" showing you are/were in the competitive service and the highest grade held (WHS serviced employees SF-50s will be verified via eOPF).
- DD-214, SF-15 Form and VA letter, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty from Veterans for consideration under Veteran hiring authorities
- Noncompetitive appointment authority documentation, if applicable
- Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program documentation, if applicable (e.g., Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.)
- PPP Registrants/Eligibles: Must submit the following applicable documents: 1) PPP registration 2) PCS orders (if applicable)
DOES THIS POSITION REQUIRE A LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE?
You are strongly encouraged to provide a copy of your license or certificate in your application package. It is also acceptable to document your license number and the name of the licensing authority in your resume.
ARE YOU A VETERAN CLAIMING SOLE SURVIVORSHIP PREFERENCE OR 5-POINT VETERANS' PREFERENCE?
1. You must provide legible copy/copies of the following: DD-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," showing all dates of service, as well as type of discharge and character of service (Honorable, General, etc.) or Statement of Service/Proof of Service (in lieu of a DD-214) from your command or local Personnel Support Detachment (PSD). The Statement of Service/Proof of Service must provide all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). Veterans should upload their DD-214 once they receive it upon separation.
2. You should also document your complete military service information in the Veterans Preference and Military Service Section of the assessment questionnaire (type of preference, dates of service, date of VA letter, character of service, disability claim and rank and date of retirement if retired).
ARE YOU A DISABLED VETERAN or CLAIMING 10-POINT VETERANS' PREFERENCE?
1. Disabled veterans, veterans, widows, spouses or the mother of a veteran, who are eligible for 10-point veterans' preference, you must provide legible copies of the following: Applicable supporting documents as noted on Standard Form-15 (SF-15). To obtain a copy of SF-15, go to: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/ng-paths/veterans/
ARE YOU A CURRENT OR FORMER POLITICAL SCHEDULE A, SCHEDULE C, NON-CAREER SES OR PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTEE EMPLOYEE?
Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:
. Position title;
. Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee);
. Agency; and,
. Beginning and ending dates of appointment.
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 of the announcement (07/12/2024) to receive consideration.
- To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
- Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
- You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
- To view the assessment questionnaire, click here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12459854
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account ( https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login) all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.
Do not email or send hard copy resumes/applications to the Contact Information or Agency Information listed in this vacancy announcement. All resumes/applications received at the addresses listed in the Contact Information or Agency Information will be destroyed and will not be considered for this vacancy announcement.
It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents are legible and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant.
Washington Headquarters Services provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please view the "Alternate Application" method listed in the "Other Information" section of this announcement. Your requests for reasonable accommodation will be addressed on a case-by-case basis. Please visit the following link for more information http://http://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/issuances/admin_inst/
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
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Washington Headquarters Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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