PROGRAM ANALYST.

Naval Education and Training Command; Little Creek (DE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Naval Education and Training Command seeks a qualified professional to lead technical guidance for training equipment life cycle maintenance, small arms upkeep, and controlled equipment inventories at CENSECFOR.

The role includes cost analysis, COR duties for EOWM and SAWS contracts, reviewing invoices, supporting procurement and disposition of TTE and TUE, and enforcing maintenance policies through annual assessments.

Qualifications

• Detailed knowledge of marksmanship principles and small arms maintenance concepts.
• Ability to apply laws, policies, regulations and standards to management and program analysis activities.
• Capability to identify needs and provide technical guidance on training equipment life cycle maintenance and inventory procedures.
• Ability to manage programs and ensure performance and delivery per PWS and review contract docs.
• Ability to develop findings and present recommendations to analysts and managers.
• Strong persuasive and negotiation skills to gain compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance to the Logistics and Material Readiness Director on training equipment life cycle maintenance and small arms maintenance management.
• Conduct cost analyses and submit recurring cost estimates to support maintenance requirements and phase replacement planning.
• Manage SAWS training equipment lifecycle maintenance, upgrades and related issues from inception to completion.
• Oversee repairs of all SAWS training equipment and provide written reports of completed repairs.
• Serve as the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for CENSECFOR contracts supporting EOWM and SAWS programs, ensuring performance and delivery.
• Review and approve service invoices for payment and archive all contract performance documentation.
• Provide technical assistance with initial procurement, phase replacement and disposition of Technical Training Equipment (TTE) and Training Unique Equipment (TUE).
• Assist with development and enforcement of command policy and controlled equipment inventory procedures.
• Enforce equipment maintenance policy through annual site assessments and reviews of applicable training equipment instructions.

Skills

Life cycle maintenance

Small arms maintenance

COR oversight

Cost analysis

Contract management

Job description

• You will provide technical guidance and assistance to the CENSECFOR Logistics and Material Readiness Director regarding training equipment life cycle maintenance, small arms maintenance management and controlled equipment inventory procedures.
• You will conduct required cost analysis and submit reoccurring cost estimates in support of training equipment maintenance requirements and phase replacement planning purposes, works closely in support of small arms maintenance management.
• You will manage the command’s SAWS training equipment life cycle maintenance support procedures, technology upgrades and associated material maintenance issues from inception to completion.
• You will oversee the repairs of all SAWS training equipment and provides written reports of completed repairs.
• You will serve as the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for CENSECFOR contracts that support the command’s EOWM and SAWS programs ensuring and overseeing performance and delivery of services.
• You will be responsible for reviewing, approving service invoices for payment, and archiving all contract performance documentation (e.g., contract modifications, status reports, invoices, etc.).
• You will provide technical assistance with initial procurement, phase replacement and disposition of Technical Training Equipment (TTE) and Training Unique Equipment (TUE).
• You will assist with development and enforcement of command policy, disposition and controlled equipment inventory procedures.
• You will enforce CENSECFOR equipment maintenance policy and guidance by participating in annual site assessments and conduct annual reviews of applicable CENSECFOR training equipment instructions for accuracy and provides recommended changes.

Duties

• You will provide technical guidance and assistance to the CENSECFOR Logistics and Material Readiness Director regarding training equipment life cycle maintenance, small arms maintenance management and controlled equipment inventory procedures.
• You will conduct required cost analysis and submit reoccurring cost estimates in support of training equipment maintenance requirements and phase replacement planning purposes, works closely in support of small arms maintenance management.
• You will manage the command’s SAWS training equipment life cycle maintenance support procedures, technology upgrades and associated material maintenance issues from inception to completion.
• You will oversee the repairs of all SAWS training equipment and provides written reports of completed repairs.
• You will serve as the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for CENSECFOR contracts that support the command’s EOWM and SAWS programs ensuring and overseeing performance and delivery of services.
• You will be responsible for reviewing, approving service invoices for payment, and archiving all contract performance documentation (e.g., contract modifications, status reports, invoices, etc.).
• You will provide technical assistance with initial procurement, phase replacement and disposition of Technical Training Equipment (TTE) and Training Unique Equipment (TUE).
• You will assist with development and enforcement of command policy, disposition and controlled equipment inventory procedures.
• You will enforce CENSECFOR equipment maintenance policy and guidance by participating in annual site assessments and conduct annual reviews of applicable CENSECFOR training equipment instructions for accuracy and provides recommended changes.

Requirements

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 an interim and/or final Secret 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.
• You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
• You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing the following duties: 1) Detailed knowledge of marksmanship principles/concepts as applied to small arms, operations, and maintenance of small arms, small arms handling procedures, and employment techniques; 2) Ability to apply law, policies, regulations, principles, standards and procedures to management and program analysis activities, pertaining to Department of the Navy's Anti-Terrorism Security, Core Captivity Curriculum, and Expeditionary Warfare missions. 3) Capability to identify a need for and knows where or how to gather information, provide technical guidance regarding training equipment life cycle maintenance, small arms maintenance, and equipment inventory procedures; 4) Ability to manage programs and foster an environment that administers all resources in a manner that instills public trust while accomplishing the mission. Ensure and oversee performance and delivery of services stipulated by the respective Performance Work Statements (PWSs) and reviews and archives all contract performance documentation; 5) Knowledge to develop and present findings, reports or recommendations to analysts, employees, and managers inside or outside of the organization; 6) Ability to educate, influence and motivate people or groups by use of persuasion or negotiation techniques to obtain the desired effect, such as gaining compliance.

NOTE: All experience must be fully demonstrated in your resume to be considered for the position.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site:

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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

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

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

This position requires exposure to high noise levels.

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.

During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

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:

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.

ICTAP Applicants

To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) 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:

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.

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.

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.

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.