PROGRAM ANALYST
What you'd do
You will serve as a PROGRAM ANALYST in the Information Warfare Programs, Requirements and Capabilities Directorate, Programs Division of NAVAL INFORMATION FORCES.
Major duties
You will develop, analyze, prioritize, and manage worldwide Navy requirements for the meteorology and oceanography (METOC) related programs managed in the N8 directorate. You will participate in planning for future requirements and capabilities for both the near term and long term. You will evaluate proposals for changes to capabilities and systems and recommend actions to ensure Navy operational requirements are fully addressed. You will identify and track critical milestones and associated actions supporting Fleet introduction and modernization of related capabilities.
What you need to qualify
GS-13 Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience and possess knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to all aspects of current or projected Navy related programs for actual or potential effectiveness in achieving planned goals and objectives throughout the Command. Experience performing internal management reviews for financial program control of the programs. Experience and possess detailed knowledge of Navy Planning, Programing, Budget, and Execution (PPBE) processes and policies, procedures, and regulations and software tools to ensure that budget forecasts, estimates, and submissions conform to requirements, guidelines and program objectives. Experience and possess knowledge of the Navy Requirements processes to include and understanding of the relationship and roles of the Resources Sponsor, Type Commander, and Program Executive Office in the overall Requirements process. Experience and possess detailed knowledge and skill in PM processes and duties to include familiarity with budgetary IT support systems such as Program Budget Information System (PBIS). Experience and possess detailed knowledge and understanding of governing budgetary and financial policies, precedent setting decisions, methods, procedures, and regulations to forecast and oversee program funding activities with many different sources and types of funding to identify, analyze and evaluate funding problems and develop alternative solutions to meet program goals and objectives. Experience and possess knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of programmatic and budgetary matters associated with Navy programs. Experience and possess knowledge of the mission, organization, and work processes of programs of the operational commands supported by Navy programs. Experience and possess knowledge of Flag-level staff officer skills that enable effective communication (orally / written) up-echelon to convey critical and/or routine information for decision and/or further action. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: 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.
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