Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens

As a Program Analyst at the NH-0343-3 broadband level, some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Conducts detailed analyses of Earned Value (EV) data, to include Estimates at Completion (EACs).
• Integrates EV data and analysis with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) budgets and programs' schedule
  information.
• Develops and/or briefs complex studies and analyses for projects assigned by MDA Senior Leadership, program managers, and business managers utilizing EVM software tools and methodology to assist them with he decisions they are required to make in support of acquiring products.
• Supports the planning, execution, and follow-up of Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs).
• Serves as advisor and source on EVM collaborative efforts with senior analysts, contractors, and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA).
• Provides on the spot analysis of alternatives and actions for a wide range of EVM-related activities including support of DCMA EVM System surveillance activities, EV/budget integration analysis and EV/schedule integration analysis.
• Provides assistance in implementing EVM policy within MDA organizations and across MDA. Assimilates data and coordinates reports provided to outside organizations such as OSD, GAO, and Congress.
• Provides management support, conducts analyses, and prepares recommendations to PM&A leadership and senior analysts in Acquisition, Program Management, Contracting, and Cost Estimating to identify, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate the support operations, including ensuring coordination and timeliness of actions for mission accomplishment.
• Reviews Requests for Proposal and contract documentation to ensure thorough and correct EVM contractual requirements are
  implemented on programs.
• Provides input to the MDA EVM Health database in support of the MDA EVM gap analysis and best practices. Researches and provides input to policies and procedures to maintain full accountability for the Agency's business operations and EVM program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Occasional Travel
• Work Schedule: Full-time
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Maxi Flex
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is Situational telework eligible.
• Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information
• This is an acquisition position coded Practitioner in Program Management. Incumbent must obtain mandatory Back-to-Basics (BtB) certification within 60 months of entry into position.
• Incumbent must acquire 80 Continuous Learning Points every 24 months.
• Employee must obtain/maintain a Non-Critical Sensitive/Secret clearance

Qualifications

You may qualify at the NH-03 Broadband Level, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-02/GS-11 grade level in the Federal service as listed below and must meet 2 of the 3 specialized experience listed below to be qualified:

• Experience with analytical and evaluative methods and techniques, to include qualitative and quantitative
  analysis, and expert knowledge of DoD Earned Value Management (EVM) policies, processes, products,
  terminologies, and guidance documents in order to conduct comprehensive studies and develop assessments,
  recommendations and position statements.
• Experience with integrated Baseline Review principles, requirements, and processes and application of budgetary policies, processes, procedures and regulations including funds execution and knowledge of DoD acquisition and life cycle management policies,
  procedures, and practices to conduct reviews.
• Experience with cost and economic analyses principles, techniques, and practices with ability to identify, plan, conduct research, summarize results, and make recommendations on complex, multi-faceted problems and lead special study teams.

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 you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified below, required for this position.

Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements.

Veterans Preference: If you are entitled to veterans preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.

For information on entitlement see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx

Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) (NonComp Mil Sp): To receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the " Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) (NonComp Mil Sp)" eligibility. If you are claiming Military Spouse eligibility and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager. Information and required documentation for claiming Military Spouse eligibility may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below.

The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc.). Your complete application includes your COMPLETE resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. 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.

The following documents are REQUIRED

1. Your resume:

• All applicants are required to submit a resume limited to two (2) pages showing all relevant experience. Your resume must address your qualifications for the position, and it may not exceed two (2) pages. Your 2-page (or less) resume must be in PDF format, with no smaller than a 0.5" margin and no smaller than a 10-point font. If you submit a resume that exceeds the two-page limit and/or does not meet the margin or font limitations stated herein, you will immediately be deemed ineligible for this position and will be removed from further consideration. Must include the work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, and duties performed. The resume and required supporting documentation should provide the minimum qualifications and relevant experience for the announced position. If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed for qualifications and referred for selection consideration, if eligible. The resume must not be more than 5MB and should be saved and uploaded as a PDF to maintain formatting and number of pages. We also accept GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, TXT, PDF, ODT or Word (DOC or DOCX). We do not accept PDF portfolio files. We recommend using a font like Lato, if available. Other widely available options are Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open San Source Sans Pro, Roboto or Noro Sans.
• Additional guidance on writing a federal resume can be found at: USAJOBS Help Center - How do I write a resume for a federal job? The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started.

2. SF50

• It is recommended that all current and former civilian Federal employees submit a copy of your MOST RECENT SF50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your tenure, grade and step, salary, and type of position occupied (i.e., Excepted or Competitive); or similar Notification of Personnel Action documentation, i.e., Transcript of Service, Form 1150, etc.

PLEASE REVIEW THE BELOW LINK FOR OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS needed for proof of eligibility:
https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DODCustomersRequiredSupportingDocumentation.pdf?

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