PROGRAM ANALYST (ACQUISITION)

Summary

This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Defense Threat Reduction Agency.

Duties

• As a PROGRAM ANALYST (ACQUISITION) at the GS-0343-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Leads program execution for the Research and Development Directorate's Basic Research program and other programs, as assigned. Develops short and long-range program goals and metrics. Contributes to division-level spend plan and Agency Program Objective Memorandum (POM) development. Drafts and submits acquisition strategies, purchase requests, statements of work, and cost estimates. Manages and directs the financial and technical execution of capability development portfolio requirements. Formulates short- and long-range resource allocation strategies, aligning portfolio acquisition objectives with the Department of War PPBE cycle. Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates current programs to determine the adequacy of projects' performance, cost, and schedule.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS 14 , if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the 13 or equivalent in the federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector). Specialized Experienced is defined as: Applying Department of War (Dow) planning, programming, budgeting, and execution processes Developing, updating, and tracking spend plans Applying contracting and procurement mechanisms used in DoW, including contracts, grants, and interagency agreements Developing and implementing programs of actions and milestones (POA&Ms). 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.

Education

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

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 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13056036 Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d As required by 5 C.F.R. § 302.106., DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. § 1194).