Remote Program Analyst Jobs in Norfolk, VA (NOW HIRING)

Summary
You will serve as a PROGRAM ANALYST in the WARFIGHTING REQUIREMENTS AND ASSESSMENT (N8) SECOND SUBDIVISION of COMNAVSURFLANT.
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Duties
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• You will develop, communicate, recommend approval, and implement the approved Surface Force capabilities plan.
• You will provide input to N8 POM planning, programming, budgeting, and execution system (PPBES) SME on long and short-range budgetary proposals to support Echelon II command actions.
• You will ensure that N8 directorate goals and objectives are aligned to CNSP and CNSL strategic plans, goals, and objectives.
• You will determine best methods to assess and analyze warfighting effectiveness of capability gaps, based on IPCL annual recommendations.
• You will develop TYCOM Integrated Prioritized List (TIPL) of 1-N systems for Echelon I resource sponsor funding.
• You will utilize results of TIPL development to collaborate with the N8 Science and Technology (S/T) Subject Matter Expert (SME) on the identification and development of S/T initiatives, and Fleet experimentation and exercises.
• You will maintain liaison with points of contact at OPNAV, USFF, TYCOMs, Numbered Fleet Commands, System Commands, other Federal departments and agencies, industry and academia for the collaboration of emerging capabilities.
• You will ensure coordination with N8 Future Force Transition Lead regarding new acquisition requirements.
• You will assure the validity and timeliness of Baseline Configuration Change Plan (BCCP) data, system wholeness assessments, and related capabilities assessments.

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• MSP/PPP applicants must currently hold the required security clearance.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Passport.
• The incumbent is required to be medically screened before embarking on a U.S. Naval ship and complete USFFC/CPF Form 6320-1. This incumbent will be embarking on ships/military vessels for periods over 24 hours.

Qualifications
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

• Experience applying knowledge of DON, OPNAV, USFF and COMNAVSURFOR Surface Force Warfighting Requirements Programs goals and objectives, the sequencing and timing of key program events, and milestones and methods of evaluating the worth of program accomplishments in order to inform COMNAVSURFOR/CNSL N8 and influence decision makers at Echelon I and II Navy Headquarters.
• Experience applying mastery knowledge of all aspects of the Federal Budget Process and the DoD PPBES regulations, guidelines and process and applying a thorough knowledge of the COMNAVSURFOR and CNSL ship operations and readiness, acquisition, and management process to prepare long-range (5+years) and short-range planning guidance in accordance with broad USFF, and DON program policies and objectives.
• Experience applying mastery knowledge of the DOD acquisition Management System, DOD Requirements Generation System; and DOD and Navy PPBE System as well as a mastery knowledge of the methodologies of these three DOD systems in order to track day-day changes in funding across the PPBE decision cycle for CNSL and COMNASURFOR priorities.
• Experience applying knowledge of disciplines in management, budget, contracting, manpower, personnel and quantitative analysis, analytical ability and knowledge of techniques, processes, and procedures involved in developing, costing, implementing, operating, and evaluating Navy facilities, organizational structures and resource requirements is used to analyze force development and ship modernization proposals for meeting COMNAVSURFOR and CNSL requirements while providing best overall.

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
There is no education substitution at this grade level.
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 the option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. 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
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.
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.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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