Summary The position(s) covered by this vacancy announcement is in the Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). For more information please see: AcqDemo Responsibilities 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. This position is part of the DoD, Missile Defense Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for supporting Senior Acquisition Analysts with providing recommendations to the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) leadership on all matters related to acquisition of program requirements across the Missile Defense System (MDS) applying MDA directives, procedures, guides, etc. As a Program Analyst at the NH-0343-3 some of your typical work assignments may include: Position works as a Program Analyst in support of Senior Acquisition Analysts with providing recommendations to the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) leadership on all matters related to acquisition of program requirements across the Missile Defense System (MDS) applying MDA directives, procedures, guides, etc. such as those referenced in the Comprehensive Acquisition Process (CAP). Provide Senior Acquisition Analyst with managerial and technical skills to assist with the development and implementation of successful MDS program planning, budget development, risk management, integrated logistics, acquisition and operational policies, plans and assessments. Serves as an assistant to the expert planner, analyst, and advisor to agency management on program analysis, annual/multi-year and long-range acquisition program planning for key agency programs. Works on comparison of actual program developments against approved plans and baselines to identify potential and actual problems. Assist Senior Acquisition Analyst with the development and coordination of Contract Requirements Packages (CRPs) in order to translate new and ongoing engineering requirements into artifacts that can be utilized in development of Requests for Proposals. Assist with the execution of inter-agency acquisitions as required with Other Government Agencies and support the review of services. Promulgate innovative solutions and methodologies across the MDA associated with the MDS. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 (You must meet 3 out of the 5 listed specialized experiences to qualify for referral): Developing and accessing technical and economic feasibility, including cost, schedule and performance in applying qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of program effectiveness. Contracting processes and policies to ensure cost, schedule, and technical assessments of acquisition programs are capabilities driven and deliver expected performance within cost and schedule. Working with acquisition regulations, policies, regulations, and precedents to analyze and resolve programmatic issues, involving risk, cost, schedule and performance and to identify problems and develop innovative solutions. Carrying out acquisition requirements for complex weapons systems and equipment or closely related systems and equipment development, procurement, and life-cycle management to plan and execute complex, multi-faceted projects. Experience with communication skills to research, plan, coordinate, develop, and deliver oral and written presentations and reports. 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. Additional Information This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Other Notes: ACQUISITION POSITION: This position requires Acquisition Workforce Level Practitioner in Program Management Certification prior to hiring is not essential but must be accomplished within 24 months after entry into this position. ACQUISITION POSITION: This is an acquisition position coded Practitioner in Program Management. Incumbent must obtain mandatory Back-to-Basics (BtB) certification within 60 months of entry into position. Incumbent must acquire 80 Continuous Learning Points every 24 months For information regarding the DAWIA Back to Basics please visit: Home (dau.edu) or Back to Basics - Helpful Resources (dau.edu). 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/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov))