PROGRAM ANALYST (SCRM)

Defense Information Systems Agency; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) in Fort Meade, MD is seeking candidates for a Cyber Excepted Service position focused on Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM). This entry/developmental level role supports DISA's mission under 10 USC 1599f and provides advisory and coordination services within IT and security programs.

You will review policies, act as a liaison to the DoD SCRM TAC, and serve as the central point of contact for SCRM requirements. Candidates must be U.S.

Qualifications

• Experience performing routine administrative or analyst support tasks within an IT, logistics or security program.
• Experience assisting in the operational support, review, or coordination of a security, supply chain, or information assurance program.
• Experience administering, evaluating, and coordinating analyst tasks supporting a SCRM or closely related risk mitigation program.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the planning, direction, coordination, and execution of management and administrative services supporting DISA's Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) Program.
• Serves as a primary advisor and technical expert on these functions and acts as the DISA Liaison to the DoD SCRM Threat Assessment Center (TAC).
• Reviews and analyzes both new and existing policies and procedures to identify potential problem areas and recommend solutions.
• Serves as the central point of contact of authoritative information on SCRM requirements and procedures.

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 Entry/Developmental Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure.

It is located in the DISA.

Duties

• Oversees the planning, direction, coordination, and execution of management and administrative services supporting DISA's Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) Program.
• Serves as a primary advisor and technical expert on these functions and acts as the DISA Liaison to the DoD SCRM Threat Assessment Center (TAC).
• Reviews and analyzes both new and existing policies and procedures to identify potential problem areas and recommend solutions.
• Serves as the central point of contact of authoritative information on SCRM requirements and procedures.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• This national security position may require access to classified information and 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.
• This position requires the incumbent to travel away from their normal duty station to other locations within the continental United States (CONUS) up to 25 percent of the time.

Qualifications

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

Qualifying Experience

To qualify at the GG-07, 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 the GG-07 position, qualifying experience is defined as: Experience performing routine administrative or analyst support tasks within an IT, logistics or security program.

For the GG-09 position, qualifying experience is defined as: Experience assisting in the operational support, review, or coordination of a security, supply chain, or information assurance program.

For the GG-11 position, qualifying experience is defined as: Experience administering, evaluating, and coordinating analyst tasks supporting a Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) or closely related risk mitigation program.

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

GG-07 (2-grade interval) Substitution of Education for Experience: One full year of graduate level education or Superior Academic Achievement may be substituted to meet the qualifying experience requirement. If you are using education to substitute for the qualifying experience, you must submit transcripts at the time you apply.

GG-9 Substitution of Education for Experience: Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education, Master's or equivalent graduate degree, may be substituted to meet the qualifying experience requirement. If you are using education to substitute for the qualifying experience, you must submit transcripts at the time you apply.

GG-11 Substitution of Education for Experience: Three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree may be substituted to meet the qualifying experience requirement. If you are using education to substitute for the qualifying experience, you must submit transcripts at the time you apply.

To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. You must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions that are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services at the time of application. National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.

Additional Information

• Because this position is in the Cyber Excepted Service, Veterans' Preference will be applied to preference eligible candidates, as defined in 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.
• If selected, the authorized rate of pay may exceed the stated maximum salary rate range under certain circumstances.
• 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.
• Accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 3 year probation during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Management has the prerogative to select at either grade level.
• This recruitment provides promotion opportunity to target position without further competition when selectee is eligible and recommended by management. However promotion is not guaranteed and no promise of a promotion is implied.
• 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.
• Moving costs MAY be paid.
• The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, please see this policy.
• 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.
• The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants issued March 18, 2004 will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. It applies to former Federal civilian employees receiving a retirement annuity from the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund that are hired within the DoD on or after November 24, 2003. The policy also applies to annuitants (appointed in DoD on/or after November 24, 2003) who move from one position to another within DoD through voluntary reassignment, promotion, change to lower grade or transfer between military departments. Please see this policy.
• PPP Application Based Preference Eligibles (Military Reserve and National Guard technicians, Military Reserve and National Guard technicians receiving disability retirement, and Retained Grade employees) will receive priority consideration at the full performance level only.
• For grades below the full performance level, only MSP/PPP eligible candidates who currently occupy a formal training program position will be entitled to exercise their priority preference.

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.

Benefits

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.

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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.