PROGRAM ANALYST

US Defense Threat Reduction Agency; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) is seeking qualified candidates at the GS-12/GS-13 level for positions in program management and acquisitions support in Albuquerque, NM. The job emphasizes applying qualitative and quantitative methods to assess and improve management processes, and interpreting laws and regulations related to DoD acquisitions and government contracts.

Experience in project management for test/assessment programs and financial planning is required, with clear

Qualifications

• GS-12 level qualifications: Applies a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of program management processes and systems; Researches, interprets, and applies administrative laws, policies, regulations, and precedents applicable to DoD acquisitions, Economy Act and Interagency Acquisitions, and government contracts; Demonstrated experience with project management to support management of test/assessment programs/projects and financial planning and acquisition; (Experience must be clearly demonstrated in your resume)
• GS-13 level qualifications: Applies a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of program management processes and systems; Researches, interprets, and applies administrative laws, policies, regulations, and precedents applicable to DoD acquisitions, Economy Act and Interagency Acquisitions, and government contracts; Demonstrated experience with project management to support management of test/assessment programs/projects and financial planning and acquisition; Manages schedules and develops detailed plans for the long-range implementation and administration of programs; Manages and plans federal budgets to meet OSD obligation and expenditure rates; (Experience must be clearly demonstrated in your resume)
• 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.

Job description

This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) "Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense," dated August 12,2024.

This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.

A. You may qualify at the GS-12 grade level if you fulfill the following qualifications:

• Applies a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of program management processes and systems;
• Researches, interprets, and applies administrative laws, policies, regulations, and precedents applicable to DoD acquisitions, Economy Act and Interagency Acquisitions, and government contracts;
• Demonstrated experience with project management to support management of test/assessment programs/projects and financial planning and acquisition;
• (Experience must be clearly demonstrated in your resume)

B. You may qualify at the GS-13 grade level if you fulfill the following qualifications:

• Applies a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of program management processes and systems;
• Researches, interprets, and applies administrative laws, policies, regulations, and precedents applicable to DoD acquisitions, Economy Act and Interagency Acquisitions, and government contracts;
• Demonstrated experience with project management to support management of test/assessment programs/projects and financial planning and acquisition;
• Manages schedules and develops detailed plans for the long-range implementation and administration of programs;
• Manages and plans federal budgets to meet OSD obligation and expenditure rates;
• (Experience must be clearly demonstrated in your resume)

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.