PROGRAM ANALYST with Security Clearance - Suffolk, VA, United States - Department of Defense

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    Description
    Duties As a PROGRAM ANALYST at the GS some of your typical work assignments may include:


    • Completes and resolves capability problems through providing leadership at a number of Department of Defense Governance forums.
    • Directs and oversees technical and programmatic analysis of current, emerging, and planned Joint C2 capabilities.
    • Brief peers and superiors in a clear and articulate manner without prior preparation.
    • Edits the work of subordinates or peers.
    • Maintains continuous liaison with other Joint Staff representatives, OSD, Combatant Command, Service headquarters and interagency/multinational offices.
    • Promotes interchange of information on requirements, capabilities, deficiencies, and technology applications
    Requirements Conditions of Employment


    • Must be a U.S
    citizen


    • Males born after must be registered for Selective Service
    • Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
    • Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
    • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period

    Work Schedule:
    Full Time


    Overtime:
    Occasionally


    Tour of Duty:
    Flexible


    Recruitment Incentives:
    May Be Authorized


    • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt

    Financial Disclosure:
    Not Required


    Telework Eligibility:
    This position is telework eligible

    Drug Testing Designated Position:
    Yes


    • Employee must obtain/maintain a Special Sensitive (Top Secret/SCI) security clearance.
    • Incumbent must travel away from the normal duty station and must be willing and able to travel on military and commercial aircraft, vessels , and/or vehicles
    Qualifications You may qualify at the GS 14, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A
    One year of specialized experience equivalent to the 13 grade level in the Federal service:


    • Analyze and test activities between Joint C2 capabilities, and external Information Technology (IT) systems to ensure integration and interoperability;
    • Knowledge of departmental defense planning processes and procedures, including awareness of Combatant Commands and military services, structures, and missions;
    • Advises on capability gap identification, concept development, and requirements validation of warfighter engagement and staff management

    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 Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions

    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:


    Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities:
    For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements: Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A Special Hiring Authority for Veterans Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F Males born after must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see ) The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision


    NOTE:
    Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy

    Selective Service Requirement:
    Please visit for more information
    For more information, please visit 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: Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).


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    As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding
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    How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above
    Once the application process is complete, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement
    If you are minimally qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire
    If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job
    If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration
    Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Competencies:


    • Communication
    • Qualitative/Quantitative Analysis Military Spouse Preference : If you are entitled to military spouse preference, in order to receive this preference you must choose the spousal eligibility in your application package referencing MSP Military Spouse Preference
    Your preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency
    To claim Military Spouse Preference (MSP) please complete the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist , save the document and attach it to your application package
    Priority Placement Program (PPP)

    DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP):
    In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the "Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP)" eligibility
    If you are claiming RGP and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant
    Information and required documentation for claiming MSP may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below

    To be eligible as a RGP, you must submit the following supporting documents with your application package: a signed Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist ( DD ; a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) effecting the placement in retained grade status; or a copy of the notification letter you received regarding the RIF or classification downgrade.


    • Benefits Help A career with the U.S
    government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package
    As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding
    Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits
    Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent
    Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.


    • Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits
    Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee
    You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies
    The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc...)
    Your complete application includes your COMPLETE resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply
    If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further
    The following documents are REQUIRED 1

    Your resume:

    • Your resume may be submitted on any format
    It must include your name and contact information and support the specialized experience described in this announcement.


    • For qualifications determinations your resume must contain the number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., "HRS per week and month/year to month/year" or "HRS per week and month/year to present").
    • For additi