Anywhere Duties This position is part of the Department of Defense (DoD), Missile Defense Agency (MDA) . The incumbent will be responsible for assisting the Assistant to the Director (ATD) in preparing MDA Executive Leadership for engagements with Combatant Commands (CCMD) and/or military service leadership. Synchronizes activities of MDA representatives in their respective region. Ensures MDA leadership has situational awareness of regional issues affecting MDA objectives. As a Program Analyst at the NH-0343-3 broadband level some of your typical work assignments may include: * Serve as a MDA Liaison to USNORTHCOM/NORAD. Interact with Combatant Command (CCMD) senior Government leadership (FO/GO and SES level) on Missile Defense System (MDS) related matters to ensure coordinated development and deployment within the CCMD Area of Responsibility. Provide operational-level interface to CCMDs for the MDS. * Represent MDA and its positions and programs by establishing CCMD customer alliances; anticipating MDS integration/ coordination problems and developing solutions. * Analyze, evaluate and contribute to the development of Missile Defense Joint Doctrine, Concepts of Operations, and Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs). * Facilitate Warfighter participation in the development of future missile defense capabilities. Capture, coordinate, solicit and provide Warfighter input to CCMDs and military services supporting MDS requests for information (RFIs) and analysis (RFAs). * Facilitates Warfighter participation in the development of future missile defense capabilities and participation in exercises and wargames. * Deliver clear and effective verbal and written reports and briefings to leaders. Requirements Conditions of Employment * Must be a US citizen * Male born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service * Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59PM EST will be considered * Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation * May be required to successfully complete a probationary period * This is a Drug Testing designated position * Work Schedule: Fulltime * Overtime: Occasionally * Tour of Duty: Set Schedule * Recruitment Incentives: Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees based on agency policy and availability. * Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt * Financial Disclosure: Not Required * Telework Eligibility: This position is situational telework eligible * Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information * Must be able to obtain/maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Investigation (TS/SCI) clearance Qualifications You may qualify at the NH-03 broadband level if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-02/GS-11 grade level in the Federal service: * Closely interacting with Senior Government leadership at the Combatant Command (CCMD), FO/GO and SES level. * Experience with a major weapon system associated with Maritime and Land-Based Missile Defense Systems in a Joint environment, to include coordinating test events. * Developing, analyzing and evaluating Operational Doctrine and Tactics, Techniques and Procedures(TTPs). * Using analytical and evaluative methods and techniques, to include gathering data and performing qualitative/quantitative analysis in order to develop resulting comprehensive studies, reviews, assessments, plans, and/or schedules. * Conducting operational-level interface with CCMD organizations for a major weapon system. * Integrating and coordinating problems, facilitating Requests for Information/Analysis, developing sound solutions, and implementing actions to ensure mission accomplishment. Please limit your resume to five pages. If more than five pages are submitted, only the first five pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. NOTE: The limit does not apply to cover letters, eligibility documents such as Standard Form (SF) 50, Military Spouse, DD Form 214, transcripts, etc. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional information This position may be eligible for part time, substantial or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management. 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: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ . Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements: Person with Disabilities- Schedule A Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans Other Special Appointment Authorities – Subpart F Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/register/who-needs-to-register/#p5 ) To receive consideration please make sure you select ALL appropriate eligibilities in the application questionnaire. Other Notes: 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 * 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. 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, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills and abilities required of this position. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): * Communication
* Knowledge of command and control, to include simulations, exercises and wargames
* Missile Defense Systems
* Operational Doctrine and Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs)
* Technical Reports 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. If you are claiming military spouse preference and qualified for the position, your name will be placed below preference eligible veteran candidates and above non-preference candidates on a list sent to the hiring manager for employment consideration. 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 ( DD3145-1 (whs.mil) ); 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 El