PROGRAM ANALYST

• You will have knowledge and skill in applying qualitative and quantitative methods and techniques to improve the administrative support functions and program operations.
• You will have knowledge of regulations, policies and laws that influence operational processes and principals.
• You will have knowledge is applied in conducting studies, analyzing findings and making recommendations on substantive operating programs.
• You will have knowledge and skill in communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• You will have skill in planning, scheduling and conducting projects and studies.
• You will have skill in building flow-charts, briefs, charts, forms and other applicable documents to assigned subject areas.
• You will have knowledge of project management objectives to include milestone events and program schedules.

• 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 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 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.
• This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Functional Area and Tier assigned to the position, along with Continuous Learning (CL) points, are required within established timeframes.

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NH-2 pay band (GS-11 equivalent grade level) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Ability to communicate moderately complex information, concepts, and ideas in an accurate, clear, concise, comprehensive, well-organized, and timely fashion to both peers and executive leadership.
- Foundational analytical and problem-solving skills, with the capacity to evaluate programmatic, financial, or logistical data and translate it into actionable recommendations.
- Strong adaptability and demonstrated willingness to learn across diverse functional disciplines, specifically seamlessly transitioning between material reclamation, acquisition, finance, and platform execution.
- Basic understanding of; or the demonstrated aptitude to rapidly learn; DoD/Navy acquisition life-cycle frameworks, project management principles, and defense logistics.
- Proven time-management and project execution potential, including the ability to independently manage 1-2 distinct, rotational projects simultaneously while adhering to established milestones.
- Proficiency in utilizing standard enterprise software, databases, and analytical tools to develop performance metrics, track program efficiency, and prepare executive-level presentations.
- Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and establish effective, professional working relationships with internal technical codes, PAPMs, and external support agencies.
- Demonstrated presentation skills with the capacity to synthesize cross-functional rotation experiences into a cohesive, high-level Capstone brief for Flag/SES or PM/DPM-level leadership.
- High level of initiative and self-motivation suitable for a rigorous career development pipeline, demonstrating a clear readiness for increased responsibility, continuous learning, and annual career progression.

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/0300/management-and-program-analysis-series-0343/

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.



This job does not have an education qualification requirement.



This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

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: .

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

This announcement uses the AcqDemo Business and Technical Management direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

This position is part of the Department of Defense Civilian Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project. The NH-3 broadband level encompasses positions equivalent to GS-12 and GS-13.