This position is part of the Department of Defense . The incumbent will be responsible for: Advising leadership on all matters related to program cost, schedule, and performance across the Missile Defense System to provide comprehensive situational awareness
As a Program Analyst at the NH-0343-4 some of your typical work assignments may include: Lead, develop, and brief MDA leadership on improvements in operating concepts and criteria that will stimulate the development of improved policies, methodologies, and techniques across the MDS.
Review, compare, and brief current program developments against approved plans and baselines to identify potential and actual problems, executed baseline remedial and preventative actions, and report findings and recommendations to MDA senior leadership.
Analyze and brief senior leadership on cost, schedule, and technical assessments of acquisition programs to ensure they are capabilities driven, employ spiral development processes, integrated, and deliver expected performance within cost and schedule, at reasonable risk.
Responsible for the reviews and analysis of program and functional schedules to facilitate the integration and synchronization of program levels and MDS system level baselines to support the MDA phased incremental development approach and ensure delivery of capabilities to the Warfighter.
Works closely and collaboratively with Functional and Program Manager Staffs on a daily basis to identify schedule process improvement opportunities, and to assist with affecting such process improvements.
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
Other Notes: ACQUISITION POSITION: This position requires Acquisition Workforce Level Advanced in Program Management Certification prior to hiring is not essential but must be accomplished within 48 months after entry into this position. DAWIA (Back to Basics) Certification: NON-CAP: Position requires DoD Acquisition Program Management, Advanced certification within required timeframes. Selectee must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 2-years.
Click here for more details and Resources. Re-employed Annuitant: This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF?ver=LQ7feWw-8-5DI2tceUpmgA%3d%3d All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.
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 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.
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DHRC-DMDAHR@DLA.MIL · 614-693-1299
This position is with Missile Defense Agency, Department of Defense.
The posted pay range is $130987 – $197200/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-07.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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