Program Analyst

Duties
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As a Program Analyst at the GS-0343-13 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Providing financial management, program analysis, administrative guidance, and assistance to ensure sound and timely development of ongoing and proposed programs.
• Assisting in the budget formulation and justification process within the office.
• Ensuring the preparation of complete and well written Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPRs) and Purchase Requests (PRs) for the initiation and/or continuation of research programs.
• Functioning as the focal point and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for office support contracts.
• Working as an analyst in conducting continuing analyses of one or more functional or program areas of office or DARPA acquisitions for the purpose of providing DARPA management, other federal agencies, contractors and congressional offices with financial and DARPA program information.

Requirements
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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service http://www.sss.gov
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Work Schedule: Full-time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
• Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized for Highly Qualified Candidates.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
• Occasional Travel
• This is a drug tested designated position

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) in the federal service (experience may have been gained in the military or private sector):

• Reviewing and tracking budget materials such as Program Objective Memorandum (POM) issue papers and Research and Development Description Summaries (RDDS) to ensure office programs are adequately justified to the Director.
• Preparation of complete and well written Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPRs) and Purchase Requests (PRs) for the initiation and/or continuation of research programs.
• Performing Budget formulation and justification process as it relates to the generation of Research and Development Description Summaries (RDDS) and the Congressional justification process.
• Preparing briefings, presentations, and other high-level documents in support of technical programs, special projects and studies.
• Verifying that contractors have performed the technical and management requirements in accordance with the contract terms, conditions and specifications.

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the DoD basic qualifications requirements. See: https://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/DoD_Qualification_Standard_For_GS-0560.pdf for DoD qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS section of this announcement by the close of this announcement. 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 directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: Selectee or incumbent must be able to obtain the appropriate certification level for their position. This is a Financial Management Level 3 Certified position. IAW Public Law 112-81 and DoD Policy the incumbent shall comply with the requirements of DoD FM Certification program within the allotted timeframe. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov) )