PROGRAM ANALYST

U.S. Fleet Forces Command; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Fleet Forces Command in Suffolk, VA seeks an Integrated Risk Management Senior Analyst to support Information Warfare readiness. You will manage internal controls, monitor risk, and deliver high-level briefings to senior leadership.

The role emphasizes GAO Green Book compliance and cross-functional collaboration within NAVAL INFORMATION FORCES. Your responsibilities include developing policies, implementing risk controls, and maintaining IRM performance metrics.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year at GG-11 or equivalent in risk management and internal controls.
• Experience developing policies/guidance related to internal controls and risk management.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams to prevent, mitigate, and reduce risks in processes with controls.

Responsibilities

• Support NAVIFOR mission by providing combat-ready Information Warfare forces.
• Serve as Integrated Risk Program Manager handling policies and guidance on internal controls and risk management.
• Ensure risk management policies comply with GAO Green Book standards and DoD guidance.
• Identify significant risks in business processes and establish corrective action plans.
• Provide guidance on policies to mitigate risks in processes with internal controls.
• Maintain agency internal control plan and assess key controls.
• Document and track IRM performance metrics and deficiencies via corrective action plans.
• Conduct program analyses and deliver high-level briefings to senior leadership.

Skills

Risk management

Internal controls

Policy development

GAO Green Book

Program analysis

Leadership

Job description

Summary

You will serve as a GG-12 Integrated Risk Management (IRM) Senior Analyst responsible for supporting the organization, manning, training, equipping, and readiness (MTE&R) of Information Warfare (IW) forces. You will monitor and oversee management internal controls, risk management, and measuring effectiveness and efficiency of operations for the command. This position is located within the Safety and Mission Assurance Division of NAVAL INFORMATION FORCES in Suffolk, Virginia.

Duties

• You will support the Naval Information Forces (NAVIFOR) mission providing combat-ready Information Warfare (IW) forces to execute missions in support of U.S. interests worldwide.
• You will serve as an Integrated Risk Program Manager developing, issuing, and implementing policies and guidance related to internal controls and risk management.
• You will ensure risk management policies are in compliance with Government Accountability Office (GAO) Green Book standards as well as Office of Budget Management (OBM), Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), and Department of Defense guidance.
• You will identify significant risks in business processes and ensure key internal controls are established and operational.
• You will provide guidance on appropriate policies and procedures to mitigate risks in processes with internal controls.
• You will establish and maintain the agency’s management internal control plan, including descriptions of how key internal controls will be assessed and improved.
• You will document and maintain integrated risk management (IRM) performance metrics and track identified issues and deficiencies via corrective action plans.
• You will conduct program analyses and deliver high-level briefings to senior leadership.

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
• You must obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance and access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). Failure to do so may result in the withdrawal of an offer or removal. Indicate the level and date of your clearance in your resume.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or pass the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• You must acknowledge in writing that you are accepting an appointment in the DCIPS (excepted service) which does not confer competitive status, prior to appointment.
• 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.
• All Defense Intelligence positions under the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) are in the excepted service by specific statute, 10 U.S.C. 1601. This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status.
• This position requires a periodic polygraph examination.
• This position may require a two-year DCIPS trial period requirement.
• 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.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Passport.
• Occasional evening and/or weekend work is required.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GG/GS-11 grade level in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following such as:

• Develop, issue, and implement policies, directives, and other guidance related to management internal control and risk management;
• Identify significant risks and establish a corrective action plan to ensure organizational compliance with Government Accountability Office (GAO) Green Book standards;
• Coordinate and lead cross-functional teams to prevent, mitigate, and reduce inherent and execution risks in processes with internal controls;
• Conduct studies, analyses, or investigations to track program deficiencies that may impact operational efficiency and effectiveness.

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 qualification information can be found from the following DON DCIPS policy website:
https://www.secnav.navy.mil/doni/Naval%20Intelligence%20Activity/Chapter%205%20-%20Employment%20and%20Placement.pdf

Education

N/A

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

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 is 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.

ICTAP does not apply to Excepted Service positions.

Recruitment incentives may be authorized to eligible new hires.

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.

All Defense Intelligence positions under the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) are in the excepted service by specific statue, 10 U.S.C. 1601. This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status.

For more information on the DCIPS occupational structure click here.

For more information about career advancement in DCIPS click here.

This position requires evening and weekend work.

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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