Program Analyst

Summary

This position is part of the Department of War (DoW), Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The incumbent will be responsible for serving as a Program Analyst forTheater-Based Defense, Mobile Land-Based Sensors Program Office within Acquisition and Sustainment.

Duties

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Acq Demo Business and Technical Management to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. As a Program Analyst at the NH-0343-3 broadband level, some of your typical work assignments may include: Support Senior Project Manager (PM) and Deputy Project Manager (DPM) by providing analysis and recommendations for accomplishing cost, schedule and technical performance objectives. Understand and work within policies, procedures and directives to problem solve and recommend innovative solutions and methodologies to solution critical program challenges. Support analysis, synthesis and execution of strategies and plans to accomplish the acquisition of critical program requirements. Includes preparation and assessment of critical program artifacts such as requirements documents, integrated program schedules, and Program Objective Memorandum (POM) inputs, et al. Develop tools to support the tracking and analysis of project data and metrics. Develop briefings, reports and other program documentation (e.g., white papers, memoranda, etc.) to communicate program status up the chain of command and to support decision making processes by Program Management and other senior leaders internal and external to the AN/TPY-2 program. Synchronize and manage daily operational battle rhythms, leadership engagements, staff calendars, and strategic decision points for the PM and DPM. Formulate executive-level priorities, monitor action items, and represent the PM/DPM at designated internal and external meetings, working groups, and boards when required. Establish and sustain cohesive working relationships with the Program Integration Team, Program Executive (PE) front office staff, and directorate leadership. Direct and oversee end-to-end tasking workflows utilizing automated tracking systems (e.g., ETMS2, CATMS), ensuring rigorous suspense management and on-time accountability across all Integrated Product Teams (IPTs). Capture, track, and drive actionable closure on senior leadership action items, collaborating directly with functional leads and action owners. Plan, schedule, and facilitate critical recurring and milestone forums, including Staff Calls, Leadership Syncs, Program Management Reviews (PMRs), Risk Review Boards, IPT Reviews, Failure Review Boards, Gate Reviews, and Baseline Decision Reviews. Perform other duties as assigned to support the Mobile Land Based Sensors Project Office in executing strategies for the management and delivery of critical capabilities and weapon system components to support mission requirements.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the NH -03 Broadband Level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-02/GS-11 grade level in the Federal service as listed below and must meet 3 of the 5 specialized experience listed below to be qualified: Executive Integration & Leadership Support: Experience serving as an Executive Officer (XO), Chief of Staff, Senior Program Integrator, Project Lead, or similar executive coordination role inside a major defense acquisition Program Management Office (PMO) or executive front office, including managing battle rhythms, senior executive calendars, and decision processes. Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Synchronization: Demonstrated ability to align cross-functional teams (engineering, logistics, contracting, and business management) and interface with external stakeholders, including Service components, COCOMs, and defense industry partners. Executive Communication: Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with demonstrated experience preparing and delivering executive-level briefings, decision papers, and read-aheads for senior leaders (PMs, Senior Executive Service, GO/FO). Tasking & Action Tracking Systems: Experience directing cradle-to-grave tasking workflows and suspense tracking across multiple functional teams using formal tracking tools (e.g., ETMS2, CATMS, or equivalent systems) to drive timely closure of high-visibility tasks. Strategic Vision: Experience developing acquisition strategies and recommending courses of action to maintain cost and schedule requirements. 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.