Summary You will serve as a PROGRAM ANALYST in the PRODUCTION RESOURCES SHOPS of PSNS and IMF. Responsibilities You will analyze Quality Performance System (QPS) data, deficiency reports, discrepancy Logs, audit action records, rework reports, and other inspection verification reports in support of process improvement programs. You will plan, schedule, and conduct studies to evaluate and recommend ways to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of work operations and program effectiveness. You will make recommendations on appropriate actions to resolve instances of program noncompliance and reverse adverse trends. You will coordinate continuous process improvement initiatives, as assigned, and coordinate department-level audit responses. You will employ investigative and analytical techniques to analyze process performance data needed to evaluate various departmental programs. You will facilitate critique investigations and prepare the associated shipyard and off- yard reports and process them through final distribution. You will facilitate and guide members of the Critique Team to ensure thorough causal analysis and effective corrective actions are developed. You will identify instances of non-compliance with established programs and make recommendations for the improvements in program performance based on analysis of quality performance data. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications GS-11: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector conducting studies and analyzing data from various sources (such as deficiency reports, discrepancy logs, audit records) to identify trends and recommend solutions for the improved performance of administrative operations in a production program. GS-09: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector gathering, and analyzing data from various sources (such as deficiency reports, discrepancy logs, audit records) to identify trends and recommend solutions for the improved performance of administrative operations in a production program. 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 In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: For the GS-11: Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or Successful completion of three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent degree; or Successful completion of an LL.M. degree that is related to the position being filled. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/; or A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information. 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. 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. Pay retention may be granted when certain conditions are met. Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed. If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.