PROGRAM ANALYST

Defense Information Systems Agency; Letterkenny Township (Franklin County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework availability

Incentives may be authorized

Job summary

Defense Information Systems Agency in the United States seeks a senior IT program manager to direct, track, and manage complex program plans and milestones. The role includes acquiring documentation, COR oversight, and ensuring compliance with DoD/DISA standards across budgets and schedules.

The position requires readiness for security clearance, with a focus on delivering detailed progress reports and briefing senior leadership on performance trends and milestones.

Qualifications

• Qualifying Experience: GG-13 requires at least one year managing IT projects, tracking milestones, and drafting COR docs.
• Volunteer Experience: paid or unpaid experience counts toward qualifications.
• Describe how you meet the qualifying experience in your resume body; meet all qualifications within 30 days after closing date.
• Education: No substitution of education for GG-13.

Responsibilities

• Directs, tracks, and manages IT program plans, milestones, and project execution schedules.
• Develops program acquisition documentation and monitors contractor execution as COR.
• Reviews milestones and read-ahead materials to ensure compliance with DoD/DISA standards.
• Oversees strategic programming, budget preparation, and financial tracking for IT projects.
• Prepares detailed reports and briefs top-level management on progress and trends.

Job description

Summary

This position is being recruited under 10 USC 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service. It has been identified as a position necessary to carry out and support the mission of the US Cyber Command. It is in the Professional Work Category at the Full Performance Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. It is located in the DISA - DBC/SERVICES DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORATE.

Duties

• Directs, tracks, and manages IT program plans, milestones, and project execution schedules to ensure mission alignment and stablishes and maintains the program management information reporting system to track funds, manpower, and IT project status.
• Develops and coordinates program acquisition documentation (e.g., acquisition strategies, performance work statements) and monitors contractor execution as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR).
• Conducts meticulous reviews of project milestones, acquisition decision memorandum, and read-ahead materials to ensure compliance with Department of War (DoW)/DISA standards.
• Oversees strategic programming, budget preparation, and financial tracking for IT projects, ensuring fiscally responsible use of funds.
• Prepares detailed reports and briefs top-level management on project progress, performance trends, and milestone decision reviews.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• In accordance with the DoD 8140 policy series, the position is subject to completing Foundational Qualifications in 9 months and completing Residential Qualification requirements overall in 12 months.
• This is a drug testing position; therefore, Incumbent is subject to initial and random drug testing for this position.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.

Qualifying Experience To qualify at the GG-13, your resume must describe at least one year of experience that demonstrates the competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Experience refers to any paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer work and Military service, that would be considered equivalent to work normally performed at the next lower grade level in the federal service. For this position, qualifying experience is defined as managing IT projects, tracking milestones, and drafting program acquisition documentation (such as Acquisition Strategies or Project Execution Plans) to support Contracting Officer Representative (COR) duties OR overseeing IT project budgets, performing financial tracking, and preparing detailed status briefings on funds and schedule alignment for senior leadership.

Volunteer Experience: 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 to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Candidates must describe how they meet the qualifying experience and/or selective placement factor(s) within the body of their resume. All qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.

Education There is no substitution of education for the qualifying experience at the GG-13 grade level.

Additional Information

• This position is in the Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service. It is being recruited under 10 U.S.C. 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system.
• If you are a current Federal Career/Career-Conditional employee, you will be placed on an Excepted appointment.
• This appointment does not confer eligibility to be non-competitively converted to an appointment in the competitive service.
• A three year trial period may be required if you have not previously completed a trial or probationary period in the excepted or competitive service.
• Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination
• Individuals tentatively selected for drug testing designated positions at the Defense Information Systems Agency will be required to submit to urinalysis for illegal drugs prior to appointment or placement.
• We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
• Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives MAY be authorized.
• This position is covered under DoD Manual 8140 which will be subject to future Cyber Workforce requirements as defined by the Manual.
• Because this position is in the Cyber Excepted Service, Veterans' Preference will be applied to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of the Title 5 U.S.C. in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, "CES Employment and Placement." If you are a veteran claiming veteran's preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.
• For more information on the Cyber Excepted Service Personnel System, click here.
• For more information on veterans' preference, click here.
• For more information regarding qualifications requirements, click here.
• If selected, the authorized rate of pay may exceed the stated maximum salary rate range under certain circumstances.

Benefits

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.

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