Program Analyst

United-States-Department-of-Defens; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Missile Defense Agency in Huntsville, Alabama seeks a program cost, schedule, and performance advisor.

The incumbent will advise leadership on all matters related to the Missile Defense System to provide comprehensive situational awareness.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to NH-03/GS-13 in the Federal service, with two of the following specialized experiences: applying acquisition regulations for complex weapons systems to identify problems and propose actions.
• Interpreting Missile Defense System regulations and technology to ensure program status aligns with projections and plans.
• Creating baselines for major defense programs, writing Acquisition Plans/Strategies, J&As, and briefing templates.

Responsibilities

• Advising leadership on cost, schedule, and performance across the Missile Defense System to provide comprehensive situational awareness.

Skills

Acquisition regulations

Program status interpretation

Acquisition plans/strategies

Job description

This position is part of the Department of War (DoW), Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The incumbent will be responsible for: Advising leadership on all matters related to program cost, schedule, and performance across the Missile Defense System to provide comprehensive situational awareness.

You may qualify at the NH04 Broadband Level, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03/GS-13 grade level in the Federal service as listed below and must meet 2 of the 3 specialized experience listed below to be qualified:

• Applying of acquisition regulations, policies, and requirements for complex weapons systems in order to identify problems, develop innovative solutions, and recommend courses of action.
• Interpreting MDS, regulations, and technology to ensure program status, technical issues, and on-going activities align with projections and plans.
• Creating baselines for major defense programs, writing Acquisition Plans/ Strategies, J&As, Job Aids and briefing templates.

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.