- Position Title
- PROGRAM ANALYST
- Agency
- Office of the Secretary of Defense
- Announcement Number
- DE-10861301-20-CW Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, July 31, 2020 to Friday, August 21, 2020
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
- 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:
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- Position title;
- Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee);
- Agency; and,
- Beginning and ending dates of appointment.
3.
You are eligible for this hiring category if you are a spouse of a member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty who has permanent change of station (PCS) orders (not for training).
Documents required to be submitted with Application for Military Spouse Preference Eligible:
(NOTE: DoD agencies may require additional documentation. Please refer to the announcement to ensure that all required documentation is submitted with your application. It is highly recommended that you save all these documents to your USAJOBS account in order to facilitate applying to multiple positions.)
Military Spouses with prior Federal work experience:
- Limited to the geographic area as specified in the PCS orders. This includes the surrounding area which people reasonably can be expected to travel daily to and from work.
- Must relocate with the service member to be eligible.
- Must be currently located in the commuting area to be authorized preference.
Documents required to be submitted with Application for Military Spouse Preference Eligible:
(NOTE: DoD agencies may require additional documentation. Please refer to the announcement to ensure that all required documentation is submitted with your application. It is highly recommended that you save all these documents to your USAJOBS account in order to facilitate applying to multiple positions.)
Military Spouses with prior Federal work experience:
- Narrative resume
- PCS orders
- Marriage certificate or license
- SF-50s, if applicable (e.g., LWOP, highest grade held, overseas appointments, etc.)
- Documentation of performance rating of record (dated within the last 12 months), if applicable
- Signed self-certification checklist
- Veteran's preference documentation (e.g., DD-214, VA letter, Statement of Service), if applicable
- Transcripts, if applicable
- Narrative resume
- PCS orders
- Marriage certificate or license
- Signed self-certification checklist
- Veterans' preference documentation (e.g. DD 214, VA letter, Statement of Service), if applicable
- Transcripts, if applicable
4.
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/
5.
The Washington Headquarters Service (WHS) 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, Certification of Expected Separation) at the time of application to verify priority placement and eligibility. Are you claiming priority consideration under the WHS, PPP Pilot?
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 & Sustainment.
1.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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.
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 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?
3.
This position requires you to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET security clearance with Secret Compartmented Information access. Are you willing to meet the security clearance requirements?
4.
This position may require travel away from your normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft. Are you willing to meet the travel requirements?
5.
May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis. Are you willing to meet this requirement?
6.
The employee must file the required financial disclosure statement(s). The employee is required to submit United States Office of Government Ethics Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with 5 Code of Federal Regulations Part 2634, Subpart I and DoD Directive 5500.07, Standards of Conduct.
7.
This is an acquisition coded position. Selectee must complete required certification Level III in Business- Financial Management within 36 months of assignment.
The employee must 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?
The employee must 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?
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
8.
Follows standardized project management processes in the execution of projects and activities ultimately leading to process improvement.
9.
Keeps abreast of changes to organization and federal policies,regulatory guidance and assesses the impact to program requirements and execution capability.
10.
Provides analysis of new or proposed legislation, regulations, and applicable appropriation committee activities to determine impact on acquisition programs.
11.
Conducts trade studies to expedite capability delivery or to correct known cost, schedule, or performance deficiencies.
12.
Applies knowledge of the budget and executions process to develop budget forecasts, cost projections, financial exhibits, unfunded requirements, etc. for issue papers.
13.
Provides decision support and analysis to support budget formulation and planning.
14.
Ensures budget formulation and execution correspond to the Departments objectives and authorities
15.
Review the formulation of policy and procedures surrounding the software development operations program associated with Agency missions.
16.
Supports the contracting officer on proper execution and modifications to existing contracts.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
17.
Analyze contract requests using acquisition procedures, industry trends, and requirements.
18.
Gather, analyze and record contractor' past performance information.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
19.
Represents the agency in working groups, meetings, and conferences as a subject matter expert to communicate information relating to assigned duties.
20.
Provides impact statements and recommendations to senior leaders as required using effective written and verbal communications skills.
21.
Identifies solutions to management problems of major importance to planning program direction.
22.
Analyses and monitors the utilization of contract resources in order to recommend ways to improve organizational support.
23.
Evaluates studies, projects, proposals, and/or methodologies to ensure techniques used are valid and appropriate to the problem or issue identified.
24.
Follows internal and external policies and procedures to ensure assignments are complete and accurate.
25.
Works with appropriate office/division to track obligations and expenditures to ensure they remain within established standards.
26.
Collaborates with high-level executives and staff to ensure that the supporting policies, programs, and regulations are effectively developed and implemented.
27.
Presents briefings to internal and external stakeholders to ensure activities are understood or communicate changes in business practices.
28.
Prepares issues papers encompassing long and short range planning strategies and recommendations to execute programs.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
29.
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?