PROGRAM ANALYST
Immediate Office of the Chief of Naval Operations
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Program Analyst
Defense Contract Management Agency
Department of Defense
GS-13 Pay Grade
Base salary range: $88,520 - $115,079
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-12. Expert-level knowledge in field.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves leading teams to analyze data and support high-level reviews of defense contractor performance, working closely with senior military and government leaders to improve policies and meet informational needs.
A good fit would be someone with strong analytical skills and experience in government or defense settings who can handle complex datasets and communicate effectively with executives.
It's ideal for professionals who enjoy bridging data insights with strategic decision-making in a fast-paced agency environment.
Key Requirements
- One year of specialized experience at NH-03/GS-13 level or equivalent in federal, military, or private sector
- Leading and facilitating executive-level data requests for program and corporate assessments
- Analyzing performance and financial datasets to meet data call requirements
- Acquiring and validating datasets for accuracy and readiness for senior review
- Engaging with diverse stakeholders, including senior leaders, to gather and define requirements
- Representing the organization by presenting information to Flag Officers and SES members
- Experience in cross-functional team leadership for mission-critical initiatives
Full Job Description
See below for important information regarding this job. Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement.
To qualify for a Program Analyst, your resume and supporting documentation must support: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in, or related to, this position.
To qualify for the NH-04 level, specialized experience must be at the NH-03 or GS-13 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector.
Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement.
Creditable specialized experience includes: Leading and facilitating executive-level data requests for assessing major programs and corporations.
Analyzing diverse performance and financial datasets to ensure they meet data call requirements.
Acquiring and validating datasets to ensure accuracy, integrity, and readiness for executive-level review.
Engaging with diverse stakeholders, including senior leaders, to gather and define requirements.
Representing the organization by presenting critical information to senior leaders, such as Flag Officers and Senior Executive Service (SES) members. Major Duties:
- Lead or facilitate cross-functional team initiatives to address and fulfill the agency's mission-critical needs and operational requirements.
- Assess and recommend policy and procedure updates based on data analysis.
- Support Office of the Secretary of War (OSW)-level Program Reviews to assist OSW in gaining insights into contractor performance based on DCMA's program support data.
- Engage with OSW and the Services' acquisition staff to understand emerging informational needs and translates those needs into continuous improvement of agency policy.
- Represent the agency in meetings with senior professionals, including OSD and military service acquisition staff, to provide insights, understand informational needs, and provide expert advice.
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