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Summary The Program Analyst (Space and Missile Defense (SMD)) is responsible for managing and analyzing the Space Control portfolio across the Department and with the Intelligence Community. For assigned programs she/he is responsible for functional oversight of DoD space control programs, and employment of portfolio analyses as a basis for making acquisition decisions on individual programs. Will also serve as Activity Security Representative (ASR) for DoD SAPs within the DASD(SSIPM) portfolio. Responsibilities This position is being filled under AcqDemo Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) for acquisition and non-acquisition positions involving 51% or more of time in direct support of acquisition positions within Business and Technical Management Professional Career path. The Program Analyst for Space and Missile Defense (SMD) is responsible to the Director SMD for managing and analyzing the Space Control portfolio across the Department and in coordination with the Intelligence Community (IC). Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following: Serves as Director SMD's Space Control capabilities portfolio manager responsible for all DoD space domain awareness, command and control, offensive space control, defensive space control, and mission assurance activities. Manages and analyzes the space control portfolio across the Department and IC to assess cost, schedule, performance, technical, security, policy and integration risks. Leverages Department-wide data to identify capability and mission thread gaps across Services, Defense Agencies, and IC, and works with these and other organizations to address these gaps. Conducts portfolio management and mission thread analyses within the Department's Space Control portfolio. Develops quantitative and qualitative measures of performance or effectiveness, tied to factors impacting operational mission success. Carries out systemic analysis of acquisition issues to identify causal factors contributing to capability delivery problems and to ensure effective integration efforts across DoD components, and with the IC, to synchronize critical Space Control capabilities. Develops, coordinates, and oversees acquisition approaches supporting Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAPs), software acquisition pathway, related non-program specific capabilities, and tailored highly classified program management activities. Advises senior leadership on the full range of Space Control system(s) modernization and sustainment programs. Prepares and presents results of independent analysis and assessments to Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Joint Staff, military departments and IC. In those programs within the SSIPM portfolio for which USD(A&S) is the MDA, supports the Director SMD and DASD(SSIPM), in providing milestone decision/portfolio management support to the ASD(A) and USD(A&S). Reviews and analyzes technical maturation and risk reduction, development, and production programs to reduce execution risks and determine affordability. These assessments include cost estimates, technical maturity, risk mitigation plans, program management, testing, industrial base, sustainability, program protection, cyber security, and manufacturing considerations. Ensures compliance with policies governing defense acquisition, testing, classification, employment, prototyping, and competition. Prepares staff packages for Director of SMD and DASD(SSIPM) as required. Supports the Department's strategic reviews as directed with analysis of assigned portfolios and programs capabilities and gaps. This includes recommendations on trade-offs among programs in portfolios. Assesses information and integration portfolio performance in support of OUSD(A&S) participation in OSD Program and Budget Reviews and in support of Congressional reporting requirements. Prepares studies and analyses as required to support Congressional requirements and to enhance the performance of aforementioned duties. Prepares studies and analyses as required to support Congressional requirements and to enhance the performance of aforementioned duties. Reviews the annual DoD authorization and appropriations acts, and any relevant special legislation for provisions which specifically and directly affect his or her assigned acquisition program areas. Advises OUSD(A&S) leadership and takes actions to ensure that the Department complies with applicable statutes within his or her area of responsibility. Ensures that OUSD(A&S) leadership is aware of Congressional non-binding advice or guidance, and presents options for compliance with Congressional requests. Develops reports and Congressional responses for assigned Space Control programs and portfolio. Manages security compliance to maintaining accreditation of the DASD(SSIPM) SAP Facility (SAPF) and leads readiness for security inspections. Serves as DASD(SSIPM) ASR and SAPF manager for requesting and verifying SAP accesses, working with service desk to maintain office SAP networks, and serves as office liaison with DSD SAPCO on security policy and implementation. Review, track, and monitor security clearance processing activities with appropriate government personnel to achieve appropriate clearance actions. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the length of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration. Read more about what should I include in my federal resume? at https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/ You may qualify at the NH-0343-04 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03 (GS13) grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your ability to: Apply knowledge of DoD acquisition, program management, and lifecycle management policies, procedures, and practices to recognize and analyze problems, conduct research, summarize results, and make appropriate recommendations to various levels of leadership in the context of the overall Space portfolio; Translate broad national security objectives/policies into specific programmatic guidance for the Space Portfolio (Space Control highly desired); Apply knowledge of Space-related (Space Control highly desired) operations; research and development; and acquisition to assess resources against approved programs, to plan, present, and execute budgets, to analyze budget impacts on programs, and to forecast long-term funding requirements. 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. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume. ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act Chapter 21 of Title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.), Section 2108a, requires Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, at the time they apply for a Federal job, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214, assuming the service member is otherwise eligible. A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. The service member's military service dates are necessary in order to determine whether he or she meets the definition of "veteran" under 5 U.S.C. 2108(1). The "certification" must reflect the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date of submission. The "certification" must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin (if applicable), your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable). Further, under paragraph (h) of the rule, agencies are required to verify a qualifying separation from military service prior to appointment, through the DD-214 or other appropriate documentation. Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible." Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave. Current or Former Political Appointees: Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: Position title; Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee); Agency; and, Beginning and ending dates of appointment. Education Education cannot be substituted for experience. This position requires a Program Management, Level 4 Advanced acquisition certification. You will have 60 months to achieve this certification. This is a Critical Acquisition Position. Incumbent will be required to sign a written tenure agreement to remain, for a minimum of three years, in the Federal Service in the Critical Acquisition Position. Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative. Other priority consideration programs will continue under their current operating procedures. Additional Information 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. If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application. Please view the following link for information on how to obtain an alternative application https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?%20title=Alternate_Application_Information Appointment Authorities: For more information on appointment authority eligibility requirements: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/ Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply 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 CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist.6. Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians Receiving Disability Retirement PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians receiving disability retirement PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist.7. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.