Program Analyst nadp Point Loma Ca

NAVWAR; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

NAVWAR in San Diego seeks a skilled professional to support the Command's operating program, draft initial work plans, and review ongoing projects. You will advise on budgeting and propose improvements to methods and processes.

The role requires evaluating budgeting adequacy, determining when to implement work standards, and coordinating with multiple teams. Travel to CONUS/OCONUS may be required.

Qualifications

• GS-07 requires 1 year of specialized experience at GS-05 or higher with GCPC and contracting guidance.
• GS-09 requires 1 year of specialized experience at GS-07 or equivalent with policy analysis and budgeting oversight.
• Experience may be in public or private sector; volunteer work counts toward experience.

Responsibilities

• You will provide support to the operating program of the Command.
• You will prepare initial work plans and draft reports based on procedures or observations.
• You will review operational plans and current incoming work projects.
• You will make recommendations for improving methods.
• You will advise on the adequacy of budgeting.
• You will determine the need for work standards and control systems.

Skills

GCPC program management

Regulatory compliance

Contracting procedures guidance

Policy analysis

Planning and coordination

Education

Master's degree

LL.B./J.D. related to position

Job description

Position Series

0343

Major Duties (Job Description)

• You will provide support to the operating program of the Command.
• You will prepare initial work plans and draft reports based on existing procedures or observation of the activity studied.
• You will review both operational plans and current incoming work projects.
• You will make recommendations for improving methods.
• You will advise on the adequacy of the budgeting.
• You will determine the need for work standards and control systems.

Qualification Summary

GS-09: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: planning, coordinating and managing the Government Purchase Card Program (GCPC); ensuring regulatory compliance with federal laws and regulations; providing technical guidance regarding contracting procedures; AND analyzing policy and procedural problems.

GS-07: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: assisting with planning, coordinating and managing the Government Purchase Card Program (GCPC); ensuring regulatory compliance with federal laws and regulations; providing technical guidance regarding contracting procedures; AND analyzing policy and procedural problems.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series

Management and Program Analysis Series 0343 (opm.gov)

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

Applicants may substitute education for experience in the following situations:

FOR THE GS-07: One full academic year of graduate education, law school OR Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) through the following method (only one). No more than 10% of academic credit can be based on pass/fail or similar non-traditional grading systems. 2.95 GPA overall or higher or in last 2 years (= or less than 10% Pass/Fail) 3.45 GPA or higher in major or in last 2 years in major (= or less than 10% Pass/Fail) Upper 1/3 ranking in graduating class (You must submit proof with your application)

National Scholastic Honor Society. Membership in a freshman honor society cannot be used to meet the requirements of this provision. (You must submit proof with your application)

FOR THE GS-09: Successful completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree OR Successful completion of two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree OR Possession of an LL.B. or J.D. that is related to this position being filled. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/ OR A combination of specialized experience at the GS-07 level and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience.

Conditions of Employment

Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC PAC) is the Navy’s premier research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) laboratory for command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (C4ISR), and all Navy navigation systems. Our mission and corporate vision focus on bringing integrated C4ISR solutions to the warfighter. Our work ranges from basic research and prototype development through systems engineering and integration to life-cycle support of fielded systems. Major programmatic and technical forces are directed toward merging advanced technology and systems into integrated C4ISR capabilities, primarily supporting joint C4ISR needs of the military.

• 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 complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
• 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 current valid United States driver’s license.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final 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.
• This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Acquisition Functional Area and category assigned to the position is required within established category timeframes.

Compensation:

$57,641-$132,923 per year