Analytical and Operations Support Team Director

• Serves as the principal authority directing the preparation, compilation, analysis, and submission of all critical program and operational performance data required for high-level assessment
• Conducts comprehensive program reviews, leveraging advanced data analytics to identify systemic trends, and elevates key program milestones and processes to the Program Executive Officer (PEO)
• Provides visionary leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment. Employs strong interpersonal and communication skills...
• ... to motivate, inspire, and empower team members, while effectively managing conflict, and driving team success in achieving Platform/Portfolio objectives…all while delivering software solutions at a rapid pace.
• Collaborate closely with Platform, Portfolio, and Program managers, contracting officers, and diverse stakeholders to deliver timely, cost-effective, and high-quality IT logistics solutions directly...
• ...supporting the Warfighter and the PEO's mission. This involves proactively identifying and resolving acquisition and budget-related challenges to ensure successful program outcomes
• Direct the strategic formulation, justification, and execution of the PEO's ~1.2 billion annual operating and program budgets (including RDTE, OandM, and Procurement funds).
• Collaborate closely with Platform, Portfolio, and Program managers, resource sponsors, and financial stakeholders to defend resource requirements, optimize allocation strategies, and...
• ...proactively resolve complex funding challenges, ensuring seamless financial support directly to Warfighter capabilities and mission-critical IT logistics solutions
• Serve as a trusted advisor to portfolios on all phases of the IT acquisition lifecycle, from requirements definition to system deployment and sustainment, ensuring on-time, on-cost, and on-scope delivery of...
• ...critical DLA and DoD enterprise-wide business capabilities to the Warfighter. This includes providing expert guidance on budget, acquisition strategies, source selection, contract negotiation, and program management best practices
• Champion and promote the adoption of leading-edge processes and innovative practices in the development, delivery, operation, and sustainment of information technology capabilities across DLA...
• ...and DoD Enterprises. Drive efficiency, effectiveness, and continuous improvement by identifying and implementing best practices and emerging technologies
• Develops and delivers high-impact briefings, reports, and presentations to senior leadership, stakeholders, and customers, translating complex technical concepts into actionable insights
• Oversee the preparation of costs analysis to determine affordability of implementation components of the logistics systems program in relation to long-term benefits
• Oversees all phases of assigned portfolios to ensure seamless integration, schedule adherence, and resource alignment with overarching strategic goals
• Monitors emerging policy directives to ensure PEO operations maintain compliance across engineering, technical integration, testing, and programming/budgeting disciplines
• Evaluates, interprets, and translates complex policy guidance into actionable, office-wide guidance and program requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
• Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive, Secret Access
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Bargaining Unit Status: No
• Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for more information.
• This position and any future selections from this announcement may be used to fill various shifts located anywhere within DLA Information Operations, J6.
• This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date).
• The selectee's inability to successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in...
• ...the TJO or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process or subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment.
• You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position

To qualify for an Analytical and Operations Support Team Director your resume and supporting documentation must include:

A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-15 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes:

- Collaborate closely with Platform, Portfolio, and Program managers, contracting officers, and diverse stakeholders to deliver timely, cost-effective, and high-quality IT logistics solutions directly supporting the Warfighter and the PEO's mission. This involves proactively identifying and resolving acquisition and budget-related challenges to ensure successful program outcomes.
- Direct the strategic formulation, justification, and execution of the PEO's ~1.2 billion annual operating and program budgets (including RDTE, O&M, and Procurement funds). Collaborate closely with Platform, Portfolio, and Program managers, resource sponsors, and financial stakeholders to defend resource requirements, optimize allocation strategies, and proactively resolve complex funding challenges, ensuring seamless financial support directly to Warfighter capabilities and mission-critical IT logistics solutions.
- Champion and promote the adoption of leading-edge processes and innovative practices in the development, delivery, operation, and sustainment of information technology capabilities across DLA and DoD Enterprises. Drive efficiency, effectiveness, and continuous improvement by identifying and implementing best practices and emerging technologies.
- Formulates, implements, and monitors internal policies, management controls, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to guarantee statutory compliance, staff accountability, and optimal resource utilization
- Formulates and executes strategic courses of action to resolve complex program management challenges spanning external offices and joint agencies
- Responsible for the development of organizational goals and objectives, administrative policies, and overall staff direction of subordinate teams and cross-functional groups.

B. Education: Applicants may not qualify for this position based on education in lieu of specialized experience.

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.



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



As required by 5 C.F.R. § 302.106, DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. § 1194).

For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to:

Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at:

Information for Veterans is available at: . As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement.



The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing.

Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.

The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids.

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