- Position Title
- Program Analyst
- Agency
- Office of the Secretary of Defense
- Announcement Number
- DE-10025159-17-GTW Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, July 7, 2017 to Tuesday, July 11, 2017
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?
If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/
If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/
3.
The Washington Headquarters Service is currently operating under an approved reengineered Priority Placement Program (PPP) pilot for all positions in its serviced workforce. This pilot is application based and current PPP registrants who are registered for activity codes 293A and 295A are required to apply to the job announcement via USAJobs in order to exercise their priority placement status. This pilot permits priority candidates to be assessed with other competitive applicants. Anyone claiming priority status must provide a copy of their PPP registration and supporting documentation (e.g. RIF notice, Sponsor's PCS orders, Certification of Expected Separation) at the time of application to verify priority placement and eligibility.
Assessment 1
Thank you for applying for the Program Analyst position, NH-0343-04, with the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, & Logistics.
1.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Program Analyst, NH-IV pay band or equivalent grade level (GS-14/15) in the Federal Service or equivalent private or public sector.
This position has Conditions of Employment that must be obtained prior to your start date and maintained for the duration of this employment.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
2.
This is an acquisition coded position. Selectee must complete required certification Level III in Program Management within 24 months of assignment and meet, or be capable of meeting, the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position.
In accordance with Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act, the incumbent is required to sign a critical acquisition position service agreement to remain assigned to the position for three years. Are you willing to meet the DAWIA requirements?
In accordance with Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act, the incumbent is required to sign a critical acquisition position service agreement to remain assigned to the position for three years. Are you willing to meet the DAWIA requirements?
3.
This position requires you to pass screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and subsequent periodic screening thereafter. Are you willing to meet the drug testing requirements?
4.
This position requires you to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET/Special Sensitive (TS/SCI) security clearance. Are you willing to meet the security clearance requirements?
5.
This position may require travel away from your normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft. Are you willing to meet the travel requirements?
6.
This position requires you to submit a Financial Disclosure upon appointment. Are you willing to submit a Financial Disclosure?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
7.
Reviews proposed legislation, regulations, or policies relating to assigned program areas in order to ensure program compliance.
8.
Conducts independent research and analysis and recommends improvements and changes based on findings.
9.
Evaluate the performance of programs to ensure the programs are executed in a manner that will achieve the desired end states.
10.
Develops acquisition strategies, in compliance with DoD Acquisition regulations, to ensure program demands are met.
Develops acquisition strategies, in compliance with DoD Acquisition regulations, to ensure program demands are met.
11.
Executes budgetary policies and procedures for organizational compliance with departmental Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE).
12.
Analyzes budgetary resource requirements to develop recommendations for budgetary decisions.
13.
Projects and analyzes the potential effects of budgetary actions on program viability and attainment of program objectives.
14.
Uses sound judgement to generate and evaluate alternative solutions to problems and/or concerns to ensure the best solution is implemented.
15.
Identifies problems, conducts research, provide analysis and recommendations to ensure the organizations' strategic mission goals are achieved.
16.
Assesses and provides strategic direction for resolution of mission critical problems, policies and procedures.
17.
Fosters commitment and team spirit resulting in the achievement of organizational goals
18.
Works in a small team operational environment to cooperates with all members in order to achieve common objectives and mission goals.
19.
Develops professional relationships and collaborates within the team and agency to work toward common goals.
20.
Builds and maintains working relationships and partners with customers.
21.
Conveys a professional attitude when interacting with staff, customers and senior leadership.
22.
Works to stimulate customer alliances in order to provide program/project support.
23.
Develops, acquires and allocates resources to accomplish mission goals and strategic objectives.
24.
Formulates organizational strategies, tactics, and budget/action plan to acquire and allocate resources.
25.
Develops and integrates innovative approaches to attain goals and minimize expenditures.
26.
Represents the office at meetings and/or conferences as a subject matter expert to communicate information related to organizational matters.
27.
Represent the organization on working groups; steering groups; or other meetings, conferences, seminars, etc. to represent the organization's views or requirements.
28.
Present briefings in various high-level meetings, briefings, and accompany various senior personnel to secure cooperation and resolve matters.
29.
Prepares executive summaries, formal assessments, and reports to inform the intended audience.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
30.
Prepare and present high level briefings to provide results of studies/projects.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
31.
Prepares, reviews, and approves major reports or policies of organization for internal and external distributions.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
32.
INTEGRITY CERTIFICATION:
Your ratings in this questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents you submitted. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: 1) understand this warning; 2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy; and 3) have verified that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability as reflected in your resume. Do you certify the accuracy of your responses?
Your ratings in this questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents you submitted. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: 1) understand this warning; 2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy; and 3) have verified that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability as reflected in your resume. Do you certify the accuracy of your responses?