Summary You will serve as a Program Analyst in the New Construction Aircraft Carrier (CVN) Program Office of PROGRAM EXECUTIVE OFFICE CARRIERS. Responsibilities You will manage the acquisition of project requirements and engage peers and other competencies in cost, schedule, and technical facets of new construction project requirements. You will provide long-range plans for the cost, performance, schedule of diverse teams and acquisition efforts within the scope of assigned areas. You will practice accountability of project management through the phases of system acquisition and sustainment, as applicable, while ensuring combat-ready aircraft carriers are delivered to the warfighter. You will report to the Principal Assistant Program Manager for CVN 80/81 Production, and you will be responsible for project-level management required to establish project priorities and milestones. You will lead in the development, organization, analysis, execution and monitoring of planned requirements at the project level. You will develop evaluation plans, metrics, procedures, and methodology as a result of studies performed. You will the lead the coordination and resolution of issues associated with the processing of contract change order information. You will develop and track to completion mitigation plans that address aircraft carrier construction improvements. You will be responsible for the management of contractor Integrated Digital Shipbuilding (iDS) activities to include technical and programmatic oversight. You will identify and resolve highly complex problems and issues that cut across organizational boundaries, and implement strategic plans. You will assess strategic direction for resolution of mission critical issues, policies, and procedures. You will manage risks associated with program/project management. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower pay band, NH-02 (GS-11 Equivalent), in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector analyzing program operations or requirements (e.g. metrics, processes, costs, funding, performance, schedules, or contracts) to develop or recommend strategies, improvement initiatives, or project plans/priorities for the design, construction, modernization, or maintenance of surface ships. 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/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series 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. Education Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. 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. During the application process you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. 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: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.