This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Weather Service (NWS), Office of Dissemination (DISS), with 1 vacancy in Silver Spring, MD.
As a Program Analyst, you will perform the following duties: As a subject matter expert and lead analyst for the Dissemination Systems Branch, analyze and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of Office of Dissemination (DISS) Dissemination Systems Programs, primarily the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio (NWR). Develop procedures and systems for assessing the effectiveness of these programs and their management processes.
Identify and analyze issues, problems, and challenges facing the program. Problems and issues addressed involve such complex matters as availability of program funding, program staffing level, and distribution of program services and management information requirements. Formulate and evaluate possible courses of action for resolving issues, and recommend solutions to management.
Provide recommendations for activities associated with the management of dissemination systems information technology, telecommunications, and infrastructure programs under the purview of the DISS. Develop guidelines for management of Dissemination Systems programs and systems. Provide management and oversight of critical NWR program contracts for long-term contracts worth up to $100M over the lifetime.
Lead a team of NWS Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) for the NWR program and lead a team to evaluate and provide NWR hardware, and also NWR telecommunication-related cost modeling and track variances (tracking variance, monthly costs, etc.). Conduct analyses of data gathered from market research and assist with future planning budgetary requirements for National Weather Service (NWS) NWR hardware and NWR telecommunications requirements.
Regularly interacts with vendors to request quotes for service, order NWR hardware and NWR telecommunications services, cancel existing services and clarify any question the NWS has regarding NWR program services offered. Coordinate and address issues with other technical division personnel for the purpose of project management activities in the area of scheduling, cost control, and other issues relating to the various programs of the Office of Dissemination.
Substitution of education for specialized experience is not applicable to this vacancy.
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This position is with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce.
The posted pay range is $102415 – $158322/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-09-08.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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