MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYST

United States Fleet Forces Command (DON); Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Fleet Forces Command in Norfolk, VA seeks a Management and Program Analyst to oversee deployment certification for deploying units and coordinate with training officers across fleets to deliver ready maritime forces.

The role includes developing deployment certification, staffing and promulgating standards, and maintaining a certification database to track readiness and compliance across global assignments.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience applying qualitative and quantitative methods to assess programs.
• Experience managing training systems, readiness cycles, and certification programs.
• Ability to develop briefs, executive papers, and senior-level correspondence.
• Experience briefing senior leaders on training compliance and readiness status.
• Ability to interpret mandates and governance to support a major command.

Responsibilities

• Manage the certification program for USFF deploying units.
• Coordinate with training officers and TYCOMs to develop deployment certification recommendations.
• Develop, staff and promulgate deployment certification of ready maritime forces for global assignment.
• Create/maintain a database that tracks units requiring deployment/employment certification.
• Coordinate with database and schedule maintainers for clarification between disparate data.
• Lead special project teams providing professional expertise addressing Fleet training requirements.

Skills

Qualitative methods

Quantitative methods

Program management

Deployment readiness

Strategic planning

Job description

Summary

You will serve as a Management and Program Analyst in the Joint Fleet Training Division of COMMANDER US FLEET FORCES COMMAND.
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Summary

You will serve as a Management and Program Analyst in the Joint Fleet Training Division of COMMANDER US FLEET FORCES COMMAND.
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Overview

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1 vacancy in the following location:
Norfolk, VA
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Work site options

Yes—This position is eligible for ad-hoc/situational telework at the discretion of management.

No

Yes—Relocation incentives as described in 5 USC 5753 may be authorized in accordance with applicable regulations. PCS is not authorized.

$108,019 – $140,426 per year

Full-time

GS 13

None

Telework eligible? Yes—This position is eligible for ad-hoc/situational telework at the discretion of management.

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DE-13105034-27-NB

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U.S. Citizens

Duties

• You will manage the certification program for United States Fleet Forces (USFF) deploying units.
• You will coordinate with training officers from major and numbered fleets, TYCOM’s and Training Commands to develop and deliver comprehensive deployment certification recommendations.
• You will develop, staff and promulgate deployment certification of ready maritime forces for global assignment.
• You will create/maintain a database that tracks units requiring deployment/employment certification.
• You will coordinate with database and schedule maintainers for clarification and / or reconciliation between disparate data.
• You will lead special project teams providing professional expertise and support as required addressing Fleet training requirements and USFF missions and functions.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1)Applying qualitative and quantitative methodologies to assess, audit, and improve organizational or program effectiveness; 2) Managing or assessing strategic workforce training systems, integrated readiness and deployment cycles, certification programs, and performance-standard frameworks for large, multifunctional organizations, technical teams, field elements, or business units; 3) Developing project briefs, executive presentations, strategic business papers, and senior-level correspondence addressing operational, training, readiness, compliance, or program-assessment issues; 4) Briefing senior leaders, C-suite officers, or executives on measurable training compliance, certification progress, and operational readiness status; and 5) Interpreting and applying organizational mandates, strategic missions, regulatory requirements, statutory responsibilities, and corporate governance principles to support a major operational command or agency.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf

ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/

PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.

Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.

A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.

This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

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

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

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 application package, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies:

• Accountability
• Attention to Detail
• Customer Service
• Decision Making
• Flexibility
• Influencing/Negotiating
• Integrity/Honesty
• Interpersonal Skills
• Learning
• Reading Comprehension
• Reasoning
• Self-Management
• Stress Tolerance
• Teamwork
• Information Management
• Partnering
• Written Communication
• Oral Communication
• Analytical Concepts, Policies, and Principles
• Process Improvement

This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: USA Hire, Structured Resume Review.

The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment.

You will be evaluated and rated under Category Rating selection procedures. Veterans’ preference will apply. Applicants eligible for veterans’ preference will be listed at the top of the pre-defined category for which they are placed. If selected, you will be required to provide supporting documentation. If you meet the qualification requirements, your application will be placed in one of three categories:

Best Qualified – Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for announced position.

Highly Qualified -Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for announced position.

Qualified – Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for announced position.

All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

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Agency contact information

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COMMANDER US FLEET FORCES COMMAND

US Fleet Forces Command

Norfolk, VA 23551

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